It’s been a tough week for the UFC. First, the main event for UFC 130, Frankie Edgar vs Gray Maynard III, was scrapped when both fighters sustained injuries.
This left fight fans groaning as Quinton “Rampage” Jackson vs Matt “The Hammer” Hamill was promoted to the main event.
Then yesterday it was revealed that Brock Lesnar will be unable to headline UFC 131 because he has been stricken with diverticulitis.
Luckily for MMA fans, UFC 131’s main event has not been completely ruined. some would even say that it’s better.
Top contender Shane Carwin has stepped in to fight Junior Dos Santos for the No. 1 contender spot in the heavyweight division.
Let’s take a look at how these two stack up.