You can't fault Luke Rockhold's ambition. At 30-years-old and hitting his athletic prime, the budding UFC star is on a quest for seizing not one - but two championship titles. The #1 ranked middleweight contender expressed his ambitious championship desires on Jon Anik and Kenny Florian's podcast:

"If I'm going to 205, it's going to be nothing except to challenge for the title," Rockhold said. "I'm not going up for any fights in between. I would definitely be... I mean I have a lot of work to do here at 185. But as long as I have the belt there and the belt's on the line at 205, I'd be happy to move up and take that shot."

The Californian fought former light-heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida at UFC on FOX 15, which saw Rockhold batter the Brazilian from pillar to post earlier in April. The former Strikeforce champion towered over the karateka and dragged Machida around the Octagon like a dog's chew toy, manhandling his opponent as if he belonged in the weight class below.

But before challenging for the 205 lbs. title, the AKA standout has Chris Weidman locked in his crosshairs. After making a statement at UFC on FOX 15 against Machida, Rockhold firmly believes the UFC are going to book him up with the reigning middleweight champion in the near future:

"Things are looking hopeful but I can't read their minds. But I know they believe in me, I know that I'm gonna get my shot. I think it's just a matter of when and where," Rockhold said.

Rockhold respects Weidman's abilities but feels he's a notch above the All-American in every area:

"Weidman's a tough individual. He's strong-minded, he's well-rounded. I just think I'm better than him in so many ways. He's got some decent wrestling, some good offensive wrestling but it's going to be a non-issue when it comes to fighting me. He's not going to be able to take me down, he's not going to be able to take advantage on the ground. I'm better than him on the ground, I'm better than him on the feet, I have more weapons."

'Jacare' Souza is also knocking on the doorstep of championship contendership after he made quick work of Chris Camozzi in the co-main event of UFC on FOX 15 but Dana White is still unsure as to whether Souza or Rockhold will challenge Weidman next for the title.