Sun Nov 17 02:40:00 UTC 2024: ## UFC Rankings Shuffle and Epic Showdown Set for Madison Square Garden
**New York, NY** – The UFC announced significant updates to its rankings following UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Prates, and a stacked card for UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden on November 16th.
Several divisions saw shifts. At welterweight, Carlos Prates debuted at #13 after a first-round knockout victory. Stephen Thompson and Geoff Neal swapped positions, with Thompson moving to #10 and Neal to #11, while Michael Page dropped to #15. In the strawweight division, Gillian Robertson’s win propelled her to #12, pushing Angela Hill to #13 and Luana Pinheiro to #14. Jacqueline Cavalcanti and Chelsea Chandler also traded places, with Cavalcanti at #14 and Chandler at #15. The women’s bantamweight division also saw adjustments, although specifics weren’t detailed in the release.
UFC 309 promises a spectacular event. The main event features a heavyweight title clash between champion Jon Jones and former champion Stipe Miocic, a battle of all-time greats. The co-main event is a highly anticipated rematch between Charles Oliveira (#2 lightweight) and Michael Chandler (#7 lightweight), with the winner potentially securing a future title shot.
Other notable matchups include a flyweight showdown between Viviane Araújo and Karine Silva, and a heavyweight bout pitting #9 ranked Marcin Tybura against Jhonata Diniz. The card also features a middleweight matchup between Bo Nickal and Paul Craig, and a lightweight fight between Damon Jackson and Jim Miller. The promotion highlighted the event as a clash of legends, promising an unforgettable night of fights.
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