Mark Munoz has been on the sidelines since October, but he’s anxious for a top 10 opponent – ideally one who could help get him closer to rematch with UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman.

MMAjunkie recently caught up with Munoz to discuss what’s next. And eager to erase the memory of his knockout loss to Lyoto Machida at UFC Fight Night 30, the perennial contender wants to get back in the title picture with another tough opponent.

“I want to fight whoever in the top 10 that’s going to get me closer to becoming a world champion,” he said. “That’s who I want to become. The division right now is wide open, and Chris Weidman is the champion, and I definitely want to avenge that loss.”

In the past three years and seven fights, Munoz (13-4 MMA, 8-4 UFC) has suffered just two losses: to Weidman (11-0 MMA, 7-0 UFC) and Machida. Weidman went on to defeat long-reigning champ Anderson Silva in his following bout.

Check out the full conversation above, which includes Munoz’s weekend plans for a seminar fundraiser to support Typhoon Haiyan victims. The event takes place Saturday in Treasure Island, Calif. More info can be found at MarkMunozMMA.com.

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