Times are tough for the top mixed martial arts promotion on the planet. While it once planned to bring the undisputed baddest man on the planet to the very soil into which his family roots are entrenched, an unfortunate knee injury took a highly anticipated heavyweight championship bout and effectively morphed it into a shell of its former self.
Don’t get me wrong—this is undoubtedly a phenomenal opportunity for Mark Hunt, Cain Velasquez’s replacement. He’ll look to shatter all former expectations placed upon him and his old 5-7 professional record by having Dana White wrap a shiny interim title around his waist in the heart of Mexico.
But improving his record to 11-8-1 won’t come without breaking a sweat. He’ll have to get past surging heavyweight title contender Fabricio Werdum, who’s authored a four-fight winning streak since finding his way back under the bright lights of the UFC.
Scroll along as we provide a head-to-toe breakdown and explain which of the two fighters holds the upper hand in striking, grappling and wrestling.