UFC 142 saw some exciting middleweight action.
Vitor Belfort secured his first submission win since 1997 with a rear-naked choke over Anthony Johnson.
Rousimar Palhares also secured a first-round submission against his opponent, Mike Massenzio, via leg lock.
Both middleweights ascended the rankings with their wins, and each will eventually be making a case to fight Anderson Silva.
Here is a ranking of Anderson Silva’s most dangerous title threats.