Brunson looking to kickstart breakthrough year

If you take a glance at the current middleweight rankings, the opportunity that sits before Derek Brunson in advance of his co-main event assignment this weekend in Pittsburgh is evident.Last year ended with the dawn of Luke Rockhold’s reign atop the 185-pound ranks and former champion Chris Weidman remains stationed at No. 1. Outside of that, however, there are plenty of chances for the 32-year-old currently riding a three-fight winning streak to use 2016 as the year he works his way up the divisional ladder.

 
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If you take a glance at the current middleweight rankings, the opportunity that sits before Derek Brunson in advance of his co-main event assignment this weekend in Pittsburgh is evident.Last year ended with the dawn of Luke Rockhold’s reign atop the 185-pound ranks and former champion Chris Weidman remains stationed at No. 1. Outside of that, however, there are plenty of chances for the 32-year-old currently riding a three-fight winning streak to use 2016 as the year he works his way up the divisional ladder.

 
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“I think for sure in the top five; I think that&rsqu … Read the Full Article Here