They're the toughest of the tough, and although it may seem (and honestly be) unfair, they get more attention that any other weight class in the UFC. The heavyweight division (225lbs to 265lbs, the only weight class that allows a range rather than an specific weight) is always a spectacle. Fans love to see big monsters clash in the cage. It's a King Kong vs. Godzilla factor. It can be a bit of a freak show. Now, that's not to say that there aren't some legitimately skilled mixed martial artists in the heavyweight ranks. There are a punch. The problem when you get that high up in weight, however, is that skill can often be usurped by a well timed - or just plain lucky - punch. When you've got fighters north of 250lbs, well, anyone can knock out anyone given the right circumstances. As a result, some of the top fighters in the UFC heavyweight ranks are the ones who are able to survive wars - the toughest of the tough, in other words. These are the guys who can take a beating and keep moving forward. Who don't mind fighting with open wounds and blood dripping down them. Who don't know when to quit, and who can't be knocked down, or out, except by the very best of their peers. These are the types of fighters we love to see in the UFC, and there are plenty amongst the UFC ranks. And not only can they take a beating, they can dish them out. That's what the fans love. So lets take a look at the 10 toughest heavyweights in the UFC today...
Primarily covering the sport of MMA from Ontario, Canada, Jay Anderson has been writing for various publications covering sports, technology, and pop culture since 2001. Jay holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Guelph, and a Certificate in Leadership Skills from Humber College.
