Why did Conor McGregor recently move up in the UFC rankings? × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout MMA UFC News How did Conor McGregor move up in the recent UFC lightweight rankings By Brian Heffernan Modified 15 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Conor McGregor vs. Donald Cerrone Despite failing to win a UFC bout since 2020, Conor McGregor recently moved up to No.11 in the lightweight rankings. Tony Ferguson suffered a fourth-round submission loss against Nate Diaz in his most recent bout. Subsequently, he dropped four places in the rankings as he now sits at #15 in the lightweight division. Due to 'El Cucuy' dropping in the rankings, the Irishman has automatically moved up one place in the lightweight division. Ferguson took on Diaz in the welterweight division. However, due to being unranked in that weight class, the 37-year-old's lightweight ranking suffered. Damir Ismagulov also jumped up three places in the 155lbs class. Ismagulov is currently on a 19-fight winning streak and has an incredible 24-1 professional MMA record. Jed I. Goodman @jedigoodmanUpdated #UFC LW Rankings. Conor McGregor up 1 spot.342Updated #UFC LW Rankings. Conor McGregor up 1 spot. https://t.co/1yzpQFvtwU Conor McGregor most recently fought in 2021, losing twice in the same year against Dustin Poirier. Neither fight went past the second-round, so it was surprising to see the Irishman jump in the rankings. Nate Diaz's current UFC contract ended after his victory against Ferguson. So, McGregor's most recent win against an active UFC opponent came against Jose Aldo back in 2015, who is also rumored to be leaving the organization. McGregor's 2020 win over Donald Cerrone doesn't count as 'Cowboy' has also retired. Also, Eddie Alvarez left the UFC years ago and now fights in ONE championship. Watch McGregor defeat Aldo below: Conor McGregor s impressive UFC debut Conor McGregor has struggled to compete at a high-level during his most recent bouts. But, the Irishman is a former two-weight UFC champion and had an amazing start to his organizational career back in 2013. McGregor took on Marcus Brimage in his debut bout for the UFC and managed to win in the very first round. When 'Mystic Mac' made his first octagon walk at UFC on FUEL TV 9: Mousasi vs. Latifi, people were doubtful whether the loudmouth Irish youth could back up his bombastic trash talk leading up to the fight. McGregor's composure as he pieced up Brimage with uppercuts was exemplary. UFC on BT Sport@btsportufc10 fights in 10 days - Conor McGregor's UFC journey to #UFC229Day 1: The Debut - 6/4/2013A 67-second destruction of Marcus Brimage gets people talking about an energetic Irishman with impressive striking. #Notor10us3195210 fights in 10 days - Conor McGregor's UFC journey to #UFC229Day 1: The Debut - 6/4/2013A 67-second destruction of Marcus Brimage gets people talking about an energetic Irishman with impressive striking. #Notor10us https://t.co/aRCjy6AfK8 Conor McGregor remained unbeaten in his first seven UFC outings. He also won the interim UFC featherweight title against Chad Mendes and unified the featherweight title against Jose Aldo during this impressive run of form. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Virat Deswal × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? 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