FightFan76

This is how I see it.....

Heavyweight
1.) Randy Couture : Legendary Champion need I say more
2.) Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira : Huge upside; possible future champ
3.) Brandon Vera : beat Sylvia and should get title shot
4.) Tim Sylvia : Cant deny his ability, earns title shot w/ win over Vera
5.) Gabriel Gonzaga : great tools but not tactition
6.) Arlovski : Very talented HW
7.) Mirko CroCop : Super striker needs another dimension
8.) Fabricio Werdum : Good solid HW
9.) Jake O’Brien : Can control fighters but needs submission skills
10.) Heath Herring : Has potential to move up the list some

Lt Heavyweight
1.) Quinton Jackson : He is the champ
2.) Mauricio Rua : The most skilled fighter in LHW w/ pressing style
3.) Chuck Liddel : Was champ for a long time, has perfected his style
4.) Dan Henderson : very well rounded fighter and among the best
5.) Wanderlai Silva : the guy is an animal what can I say
6.) Lyoto Machida : consistent winner can only move up, will be tough though
7.) Rashad Evans : feel he will beat Tito next time, good luck w/ top 6 though
8.) Tito Ortiz : has or can beat those below him
9.) Forrest Griffin : needs a good showing to maintain spot
10.) Michael Bisping : will be extremely hard for him to move up in LHW



Middleweight
1.) Anderson Silva : Champ and looks unbeatable
2.) Rich Franklin : Super talent w/ only legimate shot to beat Silva
3.) Yushin Okami : Strong consistent fighter, never dominated even in loss
4.) Nathan Marquardt : Well rounded fighter just not qiet top 3
5.) Martin Kampmann : Skilled fighter just have not seen enough of him
6.) Jason McDonald : Very skilled ground guy could challenge Kampman for 6
7.) Ed Herman : tough gritty fighter must show alot to move up
8.) Travis Lutter : has all the skills, could advance fast if gets his head right
9.) Patrick Cote : making a come back and looking good
10.) Kendall Grove : great potential; jut needs more experience


Welterweight
1.) Matt Serra : His spot until he loses the belt
2.) George St. Pierre : Most talented of whole group w/o a doubt
3.) Josh Koscheck : possibly 2nd best in stacked division
4.) Matt Hughes : Always tough opponent, beat Serra & top this list
5.) Diego Sanchez : back in picture if he beats Fitch
6.) Jon Fitch : beat Sanchez & he is in title contention
7.) Karo Parisian : skilled as anyone on list, would love to see him & Kos fight
8.) Marcus Davis : 1 big win away from seriously contending
9.) Mike Swick : has ability to work his way up in WW division
10.) Josh Burkman : needs to get back on track to remain in top 10


Lightweight
1.) BJ Penn : Most talented guy in division
2.) Joe Stevenson : here based on skill/potential; should get crack at title
3.) Roger Huerta : has earned this spot should fight for title behind Stevenson
4.) Thiago Tavares : Very skilled and very strong, should contend soon
5.) Din Thomas : has pulled off some quality wins to wind up here
6.) Spencer Fisher : tough gritty fighter
7.) Kenny Florian : some skill but dont see him any higher than 5
8.) Terry Etim : was impressed w/ him from UFC 70, could climb to top 3
9.) Melvin Guillard : best athlete in bunch, may contend if gets act together
10.) Nate Diaz : very skilled & crafty fighter will improve w/ experience