For too long, our writers’ hyper-specific arguments have been confined to the private corridors of the Internet. Welcome to The List , where we take their instant message bickerings, add a little polish, and make them public. Today, we steal a question from MMAjunkie Radio’s “Gorgeous” George Garcia: Which division’s champion faces the scariest murderer’s row of upcoming opponents? **** Chris Weidman, because a trio of savages await, and it doesn’t get easier down the line Chris Weidman Steven Marrocco ( @MMAjunkieSteven ): Admittedly, my selection would’ve looked a lot better in late 2013, when newly minted champ Chris Weidman (13-0 MMA, 9-0 UFC) was staring down the barrel of a rematch with the more serious, scary Anderson Silva. Since “The Spider” snapped (in more ways than one), the 31-year-old New Yorker has done a pretty good job of answering all the competitive questions asked of him.
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The List: The champ with the toughest competition ahead – MMA Junkie