Top 15 heavyweight action headlines this weekend’s fight card in Japan. No. 8-ranked contender Josh Barnett and No. 11-ranked Roy Nelson face off in an attempt to get back into the heavyweight title picture.
Barnett hasn’t been in the Octagon since December 2013 when he suffered a knockout loss to Travis Browne. Nelson has dropped his two most recent fights against Alistair Overeem and Mark Hunt.
Barnett has a storied career in Japan, most in the Pride organization but has not returned to fight in the country since 2010 at Dream 13. He has been an American staple overseas, doing both MMA and professional wrestling in Japan.
These two large men are well-matched. They both are more than capable on the feet, but their strength comes from their quality grappling.
Who holds the edge this weekend? There’s no reason to waste time, let’s break down the main event for UFC Fight Night 75.