4. Mark Munoz
Mark Munoz (12-2-0) is widely considered as one of the nicest men in mixed martial arts. When he is in the cage however he is a different animal altogether hence his delightful nickname The Filipino Wrecking Machine. He is coming off back to back wins over top middleweights Damian Maia and Chris Leben and faces the undefeated Chris Weidman in his next outing. A good win over Weidman would certainly put him firmly in the frame for a bout with the champ Silva. Munoz matches up well with Silva as he as an excellent wrestling base coupled with some heavy hands. If Silva has a weakness then it is definitely his wrestling and Munoz has the ability to take him down. Once on the ground Munoz has perhaps the most brutal ground and pound in the UFC and his ability to drop bombs from top position is unrivalled. Make no mistake if he gets Silva to the mat repeatedly Silva cant go twenty five minutes with Munoz raining down punches. Likely method of victory: Munoz to take Silva down and finish him with some of his trademark vicious ground and pound.