...will it effect the 185 rankings?
He retires imo.. rankings will be void.. full time hosting gigs on fox and with ufc imo
Doubt it.
If chael loses he can live off the rivalry with Brazilians for a couple years.
obviously if chael loses he automatically get's a title shot in the heavyweight division.
Chaelismyhero - No way Chael loses,but if he does he will probably fight Wandy or VitorMachida after a layoff IMO.

There will still be fights for Chael no matter what because he is a true fighter who fights anyone anytime. And he will have a great career as a TV personality with the UFC when he is done fighting because of it.
Chael gained my respect by not only coming across as a really nice guy, but will step into the cage with anyone. But jones is gunna end his career, viciously.