The UFC's heavyweight division is one of the most hotly contested titles of all. Here we bring to you, who we think may just be the 'dark horse' for Cain Velasquez's belt.
Cain Velasquez, the champion, stands at 6ft1inch tall, weighs 108kg and moves quicker than a greyhound chasing a ball of fluff around a track. He is a real life 'Superman'. Those 3 things together with his NCAA wrestling skills make for one beast of a man. A freight train has nothing on the power Cain can generate when shooting for your hips. In his last fight. against former champ Junior Dos Santos, he left Dos Santos barely recognisable, such was the damage he had inflicted.
Cain making a mess of JDS in their last meeting
So how could anyone take his belt if he's so dangerous? Enter....
Travis 'Hapa' Browne
Born in Oahu, Hawaii, Travis Browne holds a professional record of 15-1-1, his only loss coming at the hands of Antonio 'Bigfoot' Silva when Browne had torn his hamstring early in the fight. He stands a staggering 6ft7inch high and weighs no less than 115kg. This is what 'Supermans' Krytonite looks like. With knockout victories over Stefan Struve, Gabriel Gonzaga and Alistair Overeem, the power Travis holds is another crucial part to what's needed to bring down the champ. His long legs provide a bigger target for Cain, but his Muay Thai skills will have Velasquez hesitant on a takedown. With his long limbs he'll be able to keep Cain away at a safe distance, whilst picking him off with superior striking. The champ has power too, sure, but Travis took a beating from Alistair Overeem, remembering Alistair is a former K1 champion kickboxer, yet recovered to knock him out. You could argue that Cain's already beaten someone the same mould as Browne, in 'Bigfoot' Silva, but Bigfoots agility will not compare. Travis will be able to throw his hips back a lot quicker to avoid the takedown and keep the fight standing to his advantage. For now though, Hapa must a find a way through former UFC champ Josh Barnett, at UFC 168, and hope Cain Velasquez can resist the punching power of Junior Dos Santos, at UFC 166. Only then may Kryptonite have the chance to bring Superman to his knees.
Travis 'Hapa' Browne after his recent victory
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