After last night was really looking foward to the rankings.....
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.) Lyoto Machida : earned spot at #2 by finishing Sok (deserves title shot)
3.) Kieth Jardine : He beat Chuck what can I say
4.) Forrest Griffin : He has earned a top 5 spot, title shot should tell alot
5.) Chuck Liddel : win over Wandy has him back in the mix
6.) Wanderlei Silva : Great fight w/ Chuck, great heart/chin
7.) Rashad Evans : He did beat Bisping (not sayin much though)
8.) Thiago Silva : He was impressive against HA
9.) Mauricio Rua : Unproven in the octagon as of now
10.) Matt Hammil : Unlimited potential but still needs experience
Middleweight
1.) Anderson Silva : Champ, super-match w/ Hendo next
2.) Dan Henderson : finally someone to rank ahead of Rich besides Silva
3.) Rich Franklin : still great fighter just not strong enough for Dan
4.) Yushin Okami : Strong consistent fighter, never dominated even in loss
5.) Nathan Marquardt : Well rounded fighter just not qiet top 3
6.) Chris Leben : Dan coming to MW caused a shift knocking Leben out of top
7.) Jason McDonald : moves up in Kampman's spot b/c of inactivity
8.) Patrick Cote : Impressive win over Grove moves him in top 10
9.) Michael Bisping : could be a force at MW, time will tell
10.) Ed Herman : tough gritty fighter must show alot to move up
Welterweight
1.) George St. : the best out if 2 w/ a title; best WW in the world IMHO
2.) Matt Serra : beat GSP again and he will top this list
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 : tough as nails but out-classed by GSP
6.) Diego Sanchez : Could possibly move down to LW
7.) Karo Parisian : as skilled as anyone on list (lack luster win in 78)
8.) Marcus Davis : He has to beat someone above him to move up
9.) Mike Swick : has chance to make ground w/ impressive win over Burkman
10.) Josh Burkman : beat Swick and move up a spot or 2 maybe
Lightweight
1.) BJ Penn : Most talented guy in division
2.) Roger Huerta : shows heart and determination in win over Guida
3.) Joe Stevenson : can top list if he beats BJ
4.) Kenny Florian : Top 5 after beating Din (I suppose )
5.) Tyson Griffin : Beat a quality guy in a great match gets him to top 5
6.) Clay Guida : good hard nosed LW
7.) Thiago Tavares : Tough loss but still top 10 material
8.) Nate Diaz : very skilled & crafty fighter will improve w/ experience
9.) Manny G : the guy is a spark plug w/ skill and could make noise in division
10.) Matt Danzig : exceptional technical fighter,hopefully UFC throws him in the fire