USA TODAY Sports/MMAjunkie Power Rankings, Feb. 10: Middleweight picture nearly clear
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UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman knows his next title defense will come in May against Brazilian slugger Vitor Belfort. But after “The Phenom” gets his chance, who’s next?
The current USA TODAY Sports/MMAjunkie Power Rankings show a real cluster of contenders at 185 pounds, but this weekend’s UFC Fight Night 36 event should help provide a bit of clarity.
The FOX Sports 1-broadcast event sees No. 6 Lyoto Machida face Gegard Mousasi, who’s actually ranked No. 11 at light heavyweight but will move to the 185-pound list following his return to the division. Additionally, in the co-main event, it’s No. 4 Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza facing No. 9 Francis Carmont.
The division’s next UFC title contender could very well emerge on Saturday night.
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