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Every Wednesday, Administrative Editor Jordan Breen welcomes a member of the mixed martial arts media into “Press Row” on the Sherdog.com blog. This week, Breen welcomes writer, radio host and Strikeforce veteran R.J. Clifford to “Press Row.”

Breen and Clifford, an MMA journalist-stroke-lightweight fighter, discuss the current state of MMA's lightweight division and its implications for the UFC 155-pound title picture. The pair weigh in on Saturday night's third bout between Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard, their likely next challenger, and what kind of style matchups might be difficult for either man to overcome at 155 pounds.

Breen and Clifford also discuss whether we'll see considerable parity at the elite levels of the lightweight division, the future of the UFC lightweight title, Gilbert Melendez's potential entry into the Octagon and more.

Grab your credential and get a seat in “Press Row.”

The above file can be saved in MP3 format here.