“I don’t think anybody has the kind of streak that I have going. I don’t think anyone has put on fights as exciting as the ones I have put on. I don’t think any one has finished fights the way I have. I believe I have every right to be at the top, and the only argument is whether I have fought guys who are at a high level as those guys.

“I have won all the fights they put in front of me. I’ve never asked for anything different. I feel I have performed well enough to compare to other contenders performances and I should be considered for a title fight.”

In a recent interview with Bloodyelbow.com, Matt Brown discussed his contender status.

With a six-fight win streak and a headlining slot this weekend, if he gets passed Erick Silva should he get a crack at the belt?