MMA Fighter Rankings - June Edition: Weidman continues reign over middleweight division
On the first Wednesday of every month, theScore's MMA editors compile a list of the top 10 fighters in each of the major weight classes.
Rankings
Heavyweight | Light Heavyweight
Middleweight | Welterweight
Lightweight | Featherweight
Bantamweight | Flyweight
Women: Bantamweight | Strawweight
Middleweight
| Ranking | Fighter |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Weidman |
| 2 | Anderson Silva |
| 3 | Luke Rockhold |
| 4 | Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza |
| 5 | Vitor Belfort |
| 6 | Lyoto Machida |
| 7 | Yoel Romero |
| 8 | Tim Kennedy |
| 9 | Gegard Mousasi |
| 10 | Michael Bisping |
- Outside of an early flurry of violence, UFC middleweight conqueror Chris Weidman absolutely ran roughshod over MMA legend Vitor Belfort at UFC 187 in May. Now Weidman will likely face either Luke Rockhold or Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza in his next title defense.
- Speaking of Rockhold, the former Strikeforce champion completely decimated Lyoto Machida at UFC on FOX 15 in April, all but guaranteeing a shot at Weidman's title.
- Machida will look to re-climb the 185-pound ladder against Olympic judoka Yoel Romero at a Fight Night event in June.
- Jacare ran his UFC record to 5-0 with an easy demolition of short-notice opponent Chris Camozzi in their rematch at UFC on FOX 15. Unfortunately for the BJJ wizard, a win over Camozzi isn't likely to vault him into a title fight with Weidman.
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