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UFC fighter rankings: Justin Gaethje cracks top five at lightweight

Justin Gaethje and Jack Hermansson made the most of their opportunities at UFC Philadelphia. Both picked up finishes over higher-ranked opponents, and managed to use those wins to propel themselves up the rankings.

In Gaethje’s case, a KO win over Edson Barboza moved him into the top five at lightweight. Hermansson’s quick sub over David Branch saw him debut in the middleweight rankings in the top 10, which Branch tumbled from the top ten all the way off the list.

Here’s a look at all the changes this week, which also saw Michelle Watson make a move at women’s 115.