This is how I see it.....
Heavyweight
1.) Tim Sylvia : Nobody likes him but he continues to win (boring or not)
2.) Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira : Huge upside; possible future champ
3.) Brandon Vera : Good fighter but lack-luster against Tim
4.) Gabriel Gonzaga : Could contend w/ impressive win
5.) Andrei Arlovski : Very talented
6.) Cheick Kongo : Not very well rounded but he wins
7.) Fabricio Werdum : Good solid HW
8.) Jake O’Brien : Can control fighters but needs submission skills
9.) Heath Herring : Has potential to move up the list some
10.) Mirco Cro-cop : I dont know who else to put here
Lt Heavyweight
1.) Quinton Jackson : He is the champ
2.) Dan Henderson : Tough fight w/ champ solidifies him at #2
3.) Lyoto Machida : quietly moves up; match-up problem for most anyone
4.) Kieth Jardine : He beat Chuck what can I say
5.) Forrest Griffin : He has earned a top 5 spot (much improved)
6.) Wanderlei Silva : Gotta see him in octagon b/4 he makes top 5
7.) Rashad Evans : feel he will beat Tito next time (he better or he is gone)
8.) Mauricio Rua : Unproven in the octagon as of now
9.) Chuck Liddel : Falling rather quickly after 2nd strait loss
10.) Matt Hamil : In top 10 based on potential if nothing else
Middleweight
1.) Anderson Silva : Champ and unbeatable, bounds above anyone here
2.) Rich Franklin : Far ahead any other fighter at MW.......
3.) Yushin Okami : Strong consistent fighter, never dominated even in loss
4.) Nathan Marquardt : Well rounded fighter just not qiet top 3
5.) Chris Leben : Impressive KO of Martin gets him to top 5 in weak division
6.) Martin Kampmann : Skilled fighter just have not seen enough of him
7.) Jason McDonald : Very skilled ground guy could challenge Kampman for 6
8.) Patrick Cote : Impressive win over Grove moves him in top 10
9.) Ed Herman : tough gritty fighter must show alot to move up
10.) Kendall Grove : Looked bad in loss must rebound to stay in top 10
Welterweight
1.) Matt Serra : His spot until he loses the belt
2.) George St. Pierre : Most talented of whole group
3.) Jon Fitch : I believe he is the 2nd best all-round fighter in WW
4.) Josh Koscheck : Still top 4 after loss
5.) Matt Hughes : Always tough opponent, beat Serra & top this list
6.) Diego Sanchez : Another loss he drops way down the rankings
7.) Karo Parisian : as skilled as anyone on list
8.) Marcus Davis : He has to beat someone above him to move up
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.) Roger Huerta : has earned this spot should fight for title w/ 1 more win
3.) Joe Stevenson : not most consistent but here based on skill/potential
4.) Kenny Florian : Top 5 after beating Din (I suppose
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5.) Tyson Griffin : Beat a quality guy in a great match gets him to top 5
6.) Nate Diaz : very skilled & crafty fighter will improve w/ experience
7.) Thiago Tavares : Tough loss but still top 10 material
8.) Spencer Fisher : tough gritty fighter
9.) Melvin Guillard : best athlete in bunch, may contend if gets act together
10.) Kurt Pellegrino : Very tough hard nosed fighter