Seagal Takes Down Silva

When Anderson Silva decides to slack off, Steven Seagal makes him pay for it. Real or fake, what do you think?

UFC 130: Rampage vs. Hamill Preview

Brian Stann vs Jorge Santiago

This is a hard fight to judge because of Brian Stann’s huge push as the next Captain America. As all North Americans have already heard too many times, he is a former marine captain and all round good guy. Jorge Santiago on the other hand is a huge talent out of Japan, but has had very little media push here in North America.

Since coming down from the Light Heavyweight division, Brian Stann has gone a long way to back up the hype train that is following him. A big knockout over the granite chin of Chris Leben in his last outing showed he is indeed for real. Santiago has only one loss in the last five years, and is coming to America after owning Sengoku and its middle weight division for the last two and a half years. He is a BJJ black belt and skilled Muay Tuai striker, but on this night I see the American Brian Stann continue his impressive streak at 185 and KO’ing Santiago in the second round.

Thiago Alves vs Rick Story

Thiago Alves is back on the main card after a unanimous decision win over John Howard. Before that, Alves suffered back to back defeats against the legendary GSP and the hard working Jon Fitch. Rick Story is looking to continue a remarkable five fight win streak that includes a fight of the night honour. While Alves is the better known fighter, and a huge favourite to win the fight, Story has quietly put together a remarkable winning streak against solid fighters such as Johnny Hendricks and Brian Foster.

I expect the Pitbull to get his name back with the division’s elite with a big KO on the main card.

Stephan Struve vs Travis Brown

You may remember that Travis Browne was able to fight to a draw against the once highly touted Cheick Kongo. Other than that, he does not have a lot to speak about in his career. Stephan Struve has had two TKO defeats against the rock hard hands of Junior Dos Santos and Roy Nelson, besides those losses is 5-0 in the UFC with a submission of the night and a knockout of the night under his belt. Struve is one of the future big names in the UFC`s heavyweight division, and why he does not get the push that other up and coming heavyweights do is most likely because of the knockouts he has taken. Look for Struve to dominate the fight, finishing with a second round submission to set up a fight against a big name heavyweight next.

Frank Mir vs Roy Nelson

This might be the fight of the night. Frank Mir looks to redeem himself despite winning his last fight by KO, while Big Country looks to improve off an impressive decision loss to Junior Dos Santos. It is remarkable that the fighter coming off a win may have more to prove then the one coming off a loss. Frank Mir has juggled camps working on his boxing, his wrestling, & a number of different things, but nothing seems to have worked since his first win against Brock Lesnar. Despite being 5-2 in his last seven fights, Mir needs to answer a lot of questions to UFC fans in order to once again be considered an elite Heavyweight.

Nelson wins this in the second round via brutal ground and pound, pushing yet another nail in Mir`s coffin as a main event fighter.

Quinton Rampage Jackson vs Matt Hamill

Really?

This is the main event?

This is a fight that would be better placed third or even fourth on this very card. Sportsinteraction.com has Hamill as a 3.2 underdog, and this is not even a title fight. Hamill is a solid wrestler with a decent power shot. Some might wonder if this is the UFC’s attempt to push Rampage back into mainstream status after back to back fights that left viewers wondering if Jacksons’s exciting days were behind him. When you look at Hamill’s five fight win streak, nothing but questions show up. Should he be proud of the Jon Jones win? Do wins against big nineties names really mean anything in 2011? Does this man have any serious shot of title contention in the UFC?

A lot of questions, but the biggest question is how Quinton has prepared for this fight? In my opinion I feel that Rampage does not have enough respect for Hamill, or for MMA itself. I am predicting a huge upset here and expect The Hammer to walk away with a rather uneventful decision win against a bored Jackson. It’s either that, or the Rampage we all know and love makes a rare appearance and KO’s Hamill in the first round.

Get Ready For Camp Carwin

When Shane Carwin got the call that he would be facing Junior Dos Santos for a shot at the UFC Heavyweight title, it was a 2nd chance at possibly getting another shot at the title. Carwin is determined to win this fight and make sure gets one step closer to fighting Cain Velasquez. Here are a couple of videos Carwin has shot to both promote his upcoming fight and show the world how hard he is working.

UFC Stars Offer Predictions For UFC 130

While fans across the globe debate the highly-anticipated light heavyweight bout between the two fighters, as well as a co-main event battle between former UFC heavyweight champ Frank Mir and The Ultimate Fighter season 10 winner Roy “Big Country” Nelson, some of the world’s most recognizable fighters served up their predictions for the Memorial Day weekend UFC extravaganza.

Below are some of the thoughts and predictions for the main event and co-main event of UFC 130: RAMPAGE vs. HAMILL.

JON JONES, UFC light heavyweight champion
Predictions: RAMPAGE, MIR
“I really can’t predict a winner for Rampage-Hamill. It depends on what mental attitude Rampage comes in with. If I had to make a pick, I’d probably go with Rampage because of the level of success he’s had.

“I’ll go with Frank Mir. He’s a personal friend of mine and he’s more well-versed with his techniques.”

FRANKIE EDGAR, UFC lightweight champion
Predictions: HAMILL, MIR
“I know Matt pretty well so I’m a little biased, obviously, but I’m going to go with him. I think his will to win and takedown ability will give fits to Rampage.

“On Mir versus Nelson, that’s a true toss-up for me. If I had to go with anybody it would be Frank just because of where he’s been and what he’s accomplished.”

CAIN VELAZQUEZ, UFC heavyweight champion
Predictions: RAMPAGE, NELSON
“I’m picking Rampage.”

“Watching ‘Big Country’ (Nelson) versus dos Santos, I saw the kind of heart that Roy had to gut it out. I just see him doing the same with Frank for the whole fight, making it a tough fight for Mir. So I’m going to go with Big Country by decision.”

ANTHONY PETTIS, former WEC champion and top UFC lightweight contender
Predictions: RAMPAGE, MIR
“I think Rampage will be too much for Hamill on his feet. I see a second-round stoppage and I’m going to go with Mir in a decision.”

MARK MUNOZ, UFC middleweight contender
Predictions: HAMILL, MIR
“I see Hamill pressing forward on Rampage and Rampage covering up and looking to throw bombs with his left hook. If Hamill can get him to the ground, he can do very well on top. If it goes to the ground, I’m going with Hamill, if it stays on the feet I’m going with Rampage. I think it’s going to go to the ground and Matt Hamill will have the edge there. I see him winning a decision.

“I’m taking Frank Mir because he’s more versed on the ground and his standup has improved a lot and he’s got the heavier hands. Frank Mir by unanimous decision.”

CARLOS CONDIT, UFC welterweight contender
Predictions: HAMILL, MIR
“I’ll go with Matt Hamill by decision. He’s younger and I think he’s the hungrier fighter right now.

“With the heavies, I’ve got Frank Mir. I think he’s the better fighter. Big Country is crafty and a good fighter, but I think Mir wins.”

PAT BARRY, UFC heavyweight
Predictions: HAMILL, NELSON
“The main event is a tough one because I feel Rampage is a lot meaner, but Hamill is more durable. I think it comes down to the last round and that Hamill wins it in the end.

“Frank Mir is more experienced so this one depends on which Frank Mir shows up. If the right one shows up he’s close to unbeatable. Roy Nelson is ridiculously athletic for his appearance. If this fight stays standing Roy Nelson wins it; if it goes to the ground then Frank Mir wins. I think it’s gonna stay standing. I don’t know if Frank will be able to get it to the ground. I think it will be Roy Nelson via strikes, but again, it depends on which Frank Mir shows up.”

RENZO GRACIE, UFC competitor and famed Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructor
Predictions: HAMILL, NELSON
“That’s going to be very tough fight, but I see Hamill winning. Rampage is very dangerous, but the difference will be Matt’s toughness and his ability to take his opponents down.

“I really believe Roy Nelson can beat anyone on any given day. He’s extremely and unbelievably tough. Mir is a very tough guy but I see Roy Nelson winning. Roy has the ability to push the fight and finish it.”

MICHAEL BISPING, UFC middleweight who fought Hamill and trains with Rampage
Prediction: RAMPAGE
“Hamill is very tough and is very hard to set yourself against. He’s improved a lot since we fought, too, and I actually like it when he does well. He’s very strong, very physically powerful, but I’ve never felt any strength like Rampage. He’s freakishly powerful. I know people are worried about Rampage being in shape, but I was in LA training with him and he’s in the best shape he’s been in for maybe four fights. Hamill is very tough and it will be a good fight, but I think Rampage wins this.”

RANDY COUTURE, UFC Hall of Famer
Prediction: HAMILL
“Hamill has the tools to beat Rampage. I think his wrestling base gives him an advantage and he can exploit holes in Rampage’s game.”

Rashad Evans Sets The Record Straight

On this week’s edition of HDNet’s “Inside MMA” “Sugar” Rashad Evans joins Kenny Rice as guest host. The outspoken former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion is currently embroiled in the hottest feud in MMA with his former teammate and current UFC champ Jon Jones.

The two were set to tango later this year before Jones pulled out of the fight due to an injury that was believed to require surgery. The surgery was subsequently canceled and Evans has not been shy about accusing Jones of using the injury to duck a fight with him.

Tension between the two reportedly came to a head at a nightclub in Las Vegas last week. We’ll share the story straight from the horse’s mouth as Rashad tells us what really happened during their impromptu meeting.

Before Evans gets a chance to settle that score, he’ll step into the octagon with Phil Davis at UFC 133, and “Sugar” gives us the scoop on his plans for “Mr. Wonderful.”

On the panel this week, Jon Fitch, Mark Munoz, and Daniel Cormier talk about the importance of wrestling in MMA and we’ll take a look at the USA vs. Russia wrestling meet that recently took place in Times Square.

Then we get the scoop from the panel on their upcoming fights. Fitch says that there are only two fights that make sense for him, while Munoz and Cormier preview their scheduled fights.

Plus Ron Kruck continues his look “Inside America’s Gym” with a stop at the grand opening of the UFC Gym in Corona, CA.

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May 2011 MMA Fighter Rankings: Light Heavyweight

The light heavyweight division is possibly the toughest division in MMA. Aside from UFC champion Jon Jones, every fighter in the top ten has a real knock against them in recent memory. This is without a doubt a testament to how level the division is; any one of these fighters’s can win on any given day.

10. Matt Hamill
Unfortunately for Hamill, the five fight winning streak he is riding is probably the most unimpressive streak of that length in UFC history. Right in the middle of that streak is the Jon Jones fight, where, along with his win purse, The Hammer got to take home a shattered nose and separated shoulder. Two straight decision wins to Keith Jardine and a past his prime Tito Ortiz are only slightly more impressive. A big win against Rampage will go a long way to helping fans believe he is a legitimate threat.

9. Ryan Bader
While I still consider Bader to be one of the top prospects in the division, Jones dominated him from start to finish and showed that Bader will need a lot more training and work to become a well rounded threat amongst the division’s elite. The most shocking part of the Jones versus Bader fight was how easily Jones dominated Bader on the mat.

8. Phil Davis
While Mr Wonderful is still undefeated, his decision win against Lil Nog is not anything to write home about. While Nogueira is a legend in his own right, he has not looked particularly good since coming to the UFC. Davis’ wrestling was more than enough to handle Lil Nog, but he was unable to do anything else the entire fight. Davis will get his chance to prove his MMA skills are legit when he fights Rashad Evans this summer, a fight that many think is pre-mature for the still developing Mr. Wonderful.

7. Dan Henderson
After being out-wrestled by a much smaller Jake Shields, many thought Hendo was finished as a legitimate fighter. He has since bounced back with a KO over Babalu, and a third round TKO over former Strikeforce champion Rafael Cavalcante. Other than the disappointing performance against Shields, Henderson has not lost since he fought pound for pound great Anderson Silva. Look for Hendo to continue winning when he faces an aging but iconic Fedor Emelianenko this summer.

6. Lyoto Machida
Most people would agree that knocking out a 47 year old man sounds more like cruelty then greatness, but Machida got back into the win column after a disappointing loss to Rampage and a sound beating at the hands of Shogun Rua. While Randy Couture might not be a great litmus test, it did appear as if Machida had regained his elusiveness and speed after two poor performances. Some may say he should have been given the victory over Rampage, but regardless of the winner, that fight was not impressive for either fighter.

5. Forrest Griffin
Back to back decision wins over Rich Franklin and the well aged Tito Ortiz are not as impressive as they would have been five years ago. Before that, Forrest got knocked out by Anderson Silva while The Spider was back-stepping and throwing a light jab. Hard to believe that is the same chin that won the epic fight against Stephan Bonnar in The Ultimate Fighter’s Inaugural series finale.

4. Shogun Rua
Jon Jones made Rua look small and slow when he took the belt away, but Jones has done that to everyone he has faced in the Octagon so far. Past that, Rua is 3-2 which includes a KO over Machida, a controversial decision loss to Machida and TKO’s over MMA legends Chuck Liddell and Mark Coleman. A rematch against Griffin will let us know if his loss to the TUF original in their first fight was a fluke due to past injuries or not.

3. Quinton Jackson
Rampage is coming off of a weak decision win against the Dragon, and an even weaker decision loss to Rashad Evans. Yet, with a win this month against Matt Hamill, Rampage will again be looking for his shot at the belt. The fact that Rampage still has a strong enough following to headline a PPV, certainly helps his cause.

2. Rashad Evans
Hard to place a man that has not fought in over a year in the number two position, but no light-heavyweight in any corporation has had an easy time since Suga has sat down. His absence is not as much a positive, but the absence of a negative that has allowed him to stay near the top of the rankings.

1. Jon Jones
Jon Jones has rolled through everyone he has faced since breaking into the UFC a short time ago. This includes a win over one of the most respected and feared fighters of all time in Mauricio Rua. Bones made Shogun look like a common bouncer in any busy downtown nightclub. Rua has lost before, but he has never looked so overmatched in his career. In my opinion that says a lot more about Jones than Rua, and I expect Bones to continue to amaze in the future. He is the future of MMA fighters: a man whose athletic skills would have made him successful in any sport he focused on.

Chael Sonnen Suspension Upheld

Chael Sonnen was in court today, and it did not go well. The commission voted to uphold his indefinite suspension, and if we are to believe Sonnen’s own testimony, he may never be back in the UFC.

According to ESPN’s Josh Gross’ live tweet by tweet reporting in the courtroom, Sonnen told the commission, “If I don’t get my license today I’m effectively retired. That came from the boss, Dana White.” Sonnen also went on to say that if he does regain his license he would be opposite Micheal Bisping as the next pair of TUF coaches, with the winner getting a shot at the middleweight title. Gross also reported that Sonnen became very emotional while giving his testimony; it did seem as if he understood how serious the situation has become.

Dr. Giza, one of the commissioners in California, had a serious problem with Sonnen’s inconsistent statements made in the past. The Dean of the commission, John Frierson, took this one step further when telling Sonnen “It’s very hard for me to believe in your second chance.”

Dr. Van Lemons also made a point during the commissioner’s deliberation that he has a problem with testosterone being used in competition. At the end of the hearing, Sonnen’s mother got up to speak and stated that she believed her son had to take testosterone whether he was competing or not.

In the end, the commission voted 4-1 to uphold the indefinite suspension. The lone vote came from Anthony Thompson, who was not on the commission last December.

The indefinite suspension means that Sonnen will be suspended until his license expires on June 29th, but Sonnen can still apply elsewhere for a licence. However, historically, the commissions tend to stick together, and it may be hard for him to find a licence anywhere in the USA. On top of this, it is doubtful the UFC will allow any fighter that is suspended from any state to fight anywhere else.

If we are to believe Sonnen’s statement that Dana White now considers him retired from MMA, this could be a very sad ending to an entertaining career. In addition to this, fans and media alike will possibly never get the opportunity to see a re-match between Sonnen and Silva. The news is unfortunate, in that Sonnen’s career will now likely be remembered as the guy that almost beat Anderson Silva.

Round 5 Exclusive Agreement With Bruce Lee Enterprises

Round 5 President Damon Lau announced the exclusive collaboration between Round 5 and Bruce Lee Enterprises for the master toy, role-play, and games license for products created under the Bruce Lee banner.

The master license acquired by Round 5 will allow the company global rights to create Bruce Lee themed collectibles, toys, and games until 2015.

“We are honored to be working with a brand with such a storied legacy as Bruce Lee,” Lau said. “We feel that we can use this opportunity to broaden the reach of both Bruce Lee and Round 5 into the niche collectible and mainstream arenas as there is already so much synergy between our brands.”

Shannon Lee, President & CEO of Bruce Lee Enterprises and daughter of Bruce Lee, believes Round 5 is the perfect partner to carry her father’s legacy into the 21stcentury.

“We are constantly approached by companies that want to create products under the Bruce Lee name, but we always knew we wanted to wait until we found a company that would adequately compliment my father’s legacy,” said Lee. “We are so very proud to have found Damon Lau and Round 5, we believe that Round 5 will honor my father’s name and create products that will respect his legacy.”

Product development for Bruce Lee collectibles, toys and games will begin immediately, and are expected to be available for purchase in Fall 2011.

Along with the global licensing rights for Bruce Lee collectibles, toys, and games, Round 5 holds the license for Ultimate Fighting Championship collectibles and is universally regarded as the industry leader in this space.

For more information on Bruce Lee products from Round 5 go to collectbrucelee.com.

About Round 5
Since 2008, Markham, Ontario based Round 5 has been the industry leader in creating officially licensed UFC collectible figures of top tier and emerging UFC fighters. Round 5 is dedicated to creating products that accurately capture the likeness and trademark poses of the athletes they represent, and most importantly, to remaining true to the sport of MMA and its personalities.

Round 5 products are sold in over 50 countries around the world, and can be found on www.round5mma.com, and at major department stores in the United States and Canada.

About Bruce Lee Enterprises

Bruce Lee Enterprises, LLC. (BLE) is based in Santa Monica, California and is tasked with responsibility of preserving and perpetuating the life and legacy of Bruce Lee. BLE is aggressively involved in a worldwide licensing program, merchandising, and publishing projects. For more information on BLE visitwww.brucelee.com. Registered as the successor-in-interest with the office of the Secretary of State of California, Bruce Lee Enterprises is owned and operated by members of the Lee family.

5 Most Wanted Fights In MMA

With all the top talent available within Zuffa’s grasp, high profile fights become more and more realistic. Here are a few at the top of the list of most wanted super fights in MMA.

Georges St-Pierre versus Nick Diaz

This seems like the perfect (and possibly final) welterweight fight for GSP. Nick Diaz just finished off Paul Daley in the first round, and is willing to go toe to toe with anyone. This should make it very hard for GSP to once again go the distance. Diaz is a BJJ demon off his back as well, which will help prevent GSP from any lay and pray style his fans might be tired of. This fight would clean out the division for Rush if he wins, and should provide the excitement that many fans have claimed to be missing in his last few fights.

Georges St-Pierre versus Anderson Silva

The dream match MMA fans have wanted for years has lost some steam due to the sudden and seemingly unstoppable emergence of Jon Jones. This fight would still be one of the biggest of all time if signed, and if I were Dana White or Joe Silva, it would be the one fight I would want to headline the next stadium event (someone’s got to headline Cowboys Stadium). It would be interesting to see if GSP would be able to use his dominant wrestling to take the bigger Silva down, or if Silva would be able to use his expert striking skills to neutralize and dominate the smaller GSP.

Anderson Silva versus Jon Jones

Many fans find Jones’ long, lanky body and giant wingspan to be a larger version of the Spider. Even more find Jones to be an unstoppable force in the UFC, similar to the way Silva entered the UFC years ago. Silva walks around with enough size that a trip up to the light heavyweight division would not be a problem, as he has proved with his easy KO’s over James Irvin and Forrest Griffin. The similarities of the two champion’s physical build, as well as the unpredictable and often lethal striking of both men, have many asking for this fight to happen.

Jon Jones versus Rashad Evans

Much has been made of the idea that Jon Jones somehow disrespected Evans by stating in an interview that he was willing to fight Evans if that was what the UFC wanted. Since then the two men have been arguing back and forth on Twitter and in interviews without either side taking a breath. Whether the fighters are trying to create hype for a fight, or the animosity between the two is real, a fight between them would be a real treat for fight fans. The fight would also put Jones to the test to see how he fares against a truly elite wrestler.

Jon Jones versus Cain Velasquez

Seeing Jones and Velasquez next to each other during interviews in Toronto at the UFC 129 fan expo makes it easy to see this fight happening in the future. Velasquez does not look much bigger then Bones when they are both at their natural weight, and if Jones can continue his impressive streak of dominating fighters in the light-heavyweight division, a move up in weight class might make sense for him. At only 23 years old, it is easy to see Jones one day outgrowing the light-heavyweight division. If that day comes, it will be interesting to see how he handles being in the ring with elite fighters when he no longer looks to be a weight class ahead of his opponents. Both Shogun and Bader looked small in the ring next to Jones, and he handled them as if they were just that: small. A bout against a big, but not huge, heavyweight like Velasquez will test Jones in ways that no one in the light heavyweight division can.

May 2011 MMA Fighter Rankings: Heavyweights

With Zuffa taking ownership over Strikeforce the heavyweight division in the UFC will likely see some new faces in the near future, which calls for some interesting match-ups. However, until that day arrives, the heavyweight rankings are not affected by a large degree. With Brock Lesnar forced to withdraw from his title eliminator match, Shane Carwin steps in with a chance to move up the rankings, and a chance to get another title shot. Feel free to let us know what you think in the comments section.

10. Sergei Kharitonov
These days a victory over Andrei Arlovski is hardly a cause for celebration, and a recent loss to Jeff Monson makes Kharitonov hard to take seriously. But he was the last man to defeat Allister Overeem, which tells me that Sergei is indeed for real. Paying out 4 to 1 to win the Strikeforce heavyweight grand prix, Kharitonov could be a good value bet to win the tournament.

9. Fabricio Werdum
His only loss since 2007 came courtesy of the heavy and unbeaten fists of Junior Dos Santos. With a decision win over Bigfoot Silva and his upset heard around the world when he beat Fedor in just 69 second, you may wonder why he is not ranked higher on this list. Honestly, if the heavyweight division was split and a 225lbs or 235 lbs division were created, Werdum would no doubt be much higher. But in today’s fighting world with so many heavyweights tipping the scales right near the 265lbs limit, it’s hard to picture a much smaller submission specialist taking either crown anytime soon.

8. Antonio Silva
He dominated the man who was once rightly thought of as the best fighter in the world. The much bigger Bigfoot proved that he was more than just a large man as well, holding the legendary Fedor down and landing strike after strike on a man many thought was unhittable.

7. Shane Carwin
A solid punch away from wearing the belt, sadly Carwin instead showed his dire need for a gas tank and exposed himself as a largely one sided fighter. That won’t cut it in today’s MMA world. But entering the UFC with four straight KO’s is an impressive feat. At 36 years old it is probably too late for Carwin to learn a ground game, but the stand up war coming up between Carwin and JDS will be fun to watch, if just for a minute.

6. Brendan Shaub
A 78 inch reach has helped him end the UFC careers of both Gabriel Gonzaga and Mirko Cro Cop. Of all the TUF 10 fighters, Shaub has easily made the greatest improvements as a fighter since the end of the show. A big name showdown awaits, and many likely wouldn’t mind seeing him take on Minotauro once he returns from knee surgery (UFC Rio anyone). A win would propel him into the mix at the top of the Heavyweight division.

5. Roy Nelson
His loss to JDS proved that Big Country has a granite chin and is always game, even if he did not have the talent to test the much more technically sound Cigano. While he lost the decision, he took many hard shots that would have KO’d most fighters and was still standing at the end of the fight. He will embarrass Frank Mir and solidify his status in the upper echelon of the Heavyweight division.

4. Alistair Overeem
The man has not lost since 2007, but the biggest name he fought in that time, Mirko Cro Cop, resulted in a no contest. Add to that the rumours of steroid use along with only fighting once in North America during the span and the dominant fighter only has more questions than answers.

3. Brock Lesnar
Both Cain and Shane Carwin exposed Lesnar and his weaknesses. He is a beast of a man, but he wilts when the fight is taken to him and he cannot handle another man his size punching him in the mouth. He is still the most intimidating figure in MMA, and if Lesnar is capable of getting on top of you and pinning you down, your weekend will be ruined. With a second bout of Diverticulosis at age 33, sadly the baddest man on the planet might not have enough time to grow and train to his true potential.

2. Junior dos Santos
Easily the best hands in the heavyweight division. But to be recognized as the elite heavyweight in the world, Cigano is going to have to develop a ground game to prevent himself from being a one sided fighter. He won’t have to worry about this in his upcoming fight against Carwin though, a fight that doesn’t look like it’ll last very long regardless of who gets KO’d.

1. Cain Velasquez
He weighs in as a heavyweight but fights like a middleweight, except when it comes to pure power. Expect Cain to come back from injury and continue his dominant streak in the UFC’s biggest division. All opponents should be well prepared for a beast with an unlimited gas tank and a man who is dangerous in any scenario.

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