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Bryan Caraway says it ‘would be ludicrous' for Cody Garbrandt to leapfrog him in UFC rankings

The underdogs emerged victorious from UFC Fight Night 88's bantamweight showcase, but the biggest upset of the night came early on, when Bryan Caraway gutted out an impressive victory over previously undefeated UFC contender Aljamain Sterling on the night's preliminary card.

The win was Caraway's fourth over his last five fights, and afterward Caraway was definitive when asked where he stood in the newly reshaped 135-pound division.

"I think this puts me in title contention," Caraway said at Sunday's post-fight press conference. "Aljamain Sterling, the only guys ranked above him are (Renan) Barao -- Barao moved up to 145 -- and (T.