Since taking up the UFC Middleweight title from Anderson Silva and his historic run of 10 UFC title defenses, Wiedman believes it's time to build a dynasty of his own.

"I want to be known as one of the greatest of all time. I've got a list of guys in front of me in my weight class to fight and beat that can give me a legacy. My goal? I've just got to keep winning. Keep winning fights. Hold on to the belt as long as possible. Clear out the division, maybe some super fights and call it a day."

What better way to begin his conquest than to face another former champ in Lyoto Machida. UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman isn't making any bones about his overall strategy for fighting Lyoto Machida this Saturday in the main event of UFC 175. The young title-holder plans to get and stay in the former light heavyweight champion's face until he breaks "The Dragon."

"Stylistically [Machida's] going to be the same as he was at 205. Going down might make him feel a little quicker, a little stronger and maybe give him more confidence," Weidman said during a recent interview on The Great MMA Debate podcast.

"I'm expecting a very confident Lyoto Machida, but I'm going to break his will."

"I feel like anyone at middleweight, when I have a full training camp, I'm going to go out there and finish them. That's my mentality. I won't stop. The whole fight will be me trying to finish him. If it goes five rounds, I'm not losing the decision because I'm almost finishing him the whole time. I'm always prepared for a war, but I'm looking for the finish the whole time. I won't be happy unless I finish him."

UFC 175 will also feature UFC Women's Bantamweight Champ Ronda Rousey defending her title against Alexis Davis.

What do you think readers? Will Weidman be able to beat "The Dragon" in their main event match on UFC 175? Sound off in the comments section below!