Posted by thesportsjunky on June 8, 2017 · Leave a Comment
The heavyweight division in the UFC continues to evolve but there is still room for those fighters with a special type of power like Mark Hunt who looks to display that power in front of a home crowd.
Posted by thesportsjunky on May 14, 2017 · Leave a Comment
UFC 211 showed the diversity of the UFC as the co-main event featured the smallest division in the UFC with one of the most dominant champions and the main event was all about the biggest division.
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Posted by thesportsjunky on May 11, 2017 · Leave a Comment
Two champions look to add to their legacy as the era of dominant champions is slowly beginning again with UFC 211 marking a potentially special moment in its resurgence.
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Posted by thesportsjunky on September 11, 2016 · Leave a Comment
The UFC may have never thought of Cleveland as a destination for their travelling circus but with a local heavyweight champion the biggest promotion in MMA made the trip.
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Posted by thesportsjunky on September 8, 2016 · Leave a Comment
The heavyweight division is finally active again as the new champion defends his belt immediately while the most polarising figure in the UFC begins his career.
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Posted by thesportsjunky on May 15, 2016 · 1 Comment
A record crowd in Curitiba was having a great night but a silence fell over the sell-out crowd when one of their favourites sons fell in a major fight on the night.
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Posted by thesportsjunky on May 12, 2016 · Leave a Comment
The UFC has a knack for using anticipation to sell fights and at UFC 198 the anticipation of a title fight and a fighter debut will lead the headlines in a return to Brazil.
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Posted by thesportsjunky on April 8, 2016 · Leave a Comment
The UFC’s heavyweight division gets a shot in the arm at UFC Fight Night 86 with new fighters getting their shots and veterans looking for a big win.
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Posted by thesportsjunky on July 13, 2015 · Leave a Comment
The UFC’s heavyweight division is going through changes now after an eventful few months that included a change of champion.
Posted by thesportsjunky on June 11, 2015 · Leave a Comment
The heavyweight division has long been legendary in combat sports as the heavyweight fighters often represent the biggest and most exciting fighters.