For me I think it breaks down like this. I don't include have Jardine higher in this because honestly, he's still the same fighter who went to a split decision with Stephen, he beat Chuck through a decision but so what, one fight doesn't do it for me.
1. Quinton Jackson - Undisputed Champ, that's it period
2. Wanderlei Silva - Top tier fighter, returning from a break
3. Dan Henderson - Lost to Rampage, but still up there
4. Forest Griffin - Incredibly impressive
5. Shogun - Again, with the division as tight as it is, one loss I don't think drops you that far, especially in a competitive match up.
6. Ryoto Machida
7. Chuck Liddell - Still top 10 without question
8. Houston Alexander - Two dominating wins
9. Keith Jardine - Huge win over Chuck
10. Tito/Rashad - They need the rematch to figure out who's top 10.
Also if Arona comes to the UFC that shifts numbers 5 and below down and he comes in at number 5 easily.
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