UFC rankings are determined by a dozen professional media outlets, which form a voting panel to rate fighters. Each rank comes with a score, and the final rankings are then calculated to produce a list.
In theory, after Wu Li defeated Dan Hu, who was the sixth in the lightweight ranks, and did so with ease, he should be at least in sixth place, taking Dan Hu's spot, or even higher. Therefore, many people predicted that Wu Li might break into the top five.
But the latest rankings surprised many: Wu Li placed seventh, with Dan Hu, whom he had defeated, still at sixth. Charles, who had previously held seventh place, was pushed down to eighth.
"This ranking feels like Dana White is deliberately knocking you down," Chen Gang said to Wu Li.
Wu Li nodded. He had just refused Dana White, and right after that, his ranking was released, making him feel there was a deliberate intention.
