Although UFC Fight Night 35 was light on top-ranked talent, two fighters in the USA TODAY Sports/MMAjunkie Power Rankings were in action, and one of them got a boost. Tarec Saffiedine returned from a yearlong layoff and made a mark – figuratively in the rankings, and literally on opponent Hyun Gyu Lim’s legs – in his main-event victory. He got a boost to the No. 13 slot in the welterweight rankings. Tatsuya Kawajiri also was in action, and though he held steady as the No. 13 ranked featherweight, the veteran looked sharp in an efficient victory over heavy underdog Sean Soriano
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USA TODAY Sports/MMAjunkie Power Rankings, Jan. 7: Saffiedine makes a mark – MMA Junkie