Ever since mixed martial arts introduced weight classes, the heavyweight division has always been the thinnest on talent.
With a top limit of 260 lbs, it’s rare to find men of that size, and even rarer to find athletes: which is why, outside the elite packing the top 10 of the UFC, its slim pickings when it comes to deciding on the fighters to watch out for in the division.
Nevertheless, a few standout names have caught the attention of MMA fans everywhere, not least Travis Browne who is set to face Antonio Silva at UFC on FX 5 Friday.
The hype-train behind Browne is certainly in full stream, and could easily be derailed tomorrow – which is why he is a prospect and not a sure thing. Here’s a list of the 10 heavyweights in a similar situation.