Following UFC Fight Night 42, where Benson Henderson solidified his status as the world’s No. 2 ranked lightweight, some other notables stood out in this week’s USA TODAY Sports/MMAjunkie MMA Power Rankings.
Chief among them was John Dodson, who scored a TKO win over John Moraga at the June 7 event. With the impressive victory, the high-energy Dodson remains No. 2 at 125 pounds, but he’s also joined the list of honorable mentions in the pound-for-pound category.
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