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1.

Georges St. Pierre

2.

Matt Serra

If “The Terror” loses to GSP on April 19th and then Matt Hughes in their delayed grudge-match, we’re willing to admit that he might have been a flash in the pan. But Matt Serra was the man who dethroned the most talented fighter in the world, and even if St. Pierre was having a bad night (as he’s claimed), it’s an undeniable achievement. In such an incredibly stacked division, the UFC’s welterweight champ can’t rank lower than #2.

3.

Matt Hughes

4.

Jon Fitch

If there’s any justice, Fitch and his perfect UFC record will get the next welterweight title shot after the dust settles on the GSP/Serra/Hughes love-triangle; he’d certainly have the best shot at upsetting any one of the trio.

5.

Hayato Sakurai

6.

Jake Shields

For all intents and purposes, Shields is EliteXC’s welterweight champion. His current nine-fight win-streak includes victories over big names like Yushin Okami and Carlos Condit, and he’s also put guys like Hayato Sakurai and Akira Kikuchi to bed. Keep watching this dude.

7.

Shinya Aoki

8.

Carlos Condit

9.

Karo Parisyan

10.

Marcus Davis