Before Jon Jones and Rashad Evans settle the score at UFC 145, two big heavyweights square off. Travis Browne brings an undefeated record to the welcome party for former Strikeforce heavyweight Chad Griggs.
Both men bring different skills to this matchup that could decide who breaks into the upper level of the heavyweight division—a division that’s likely to see a lot of change in the next few weeks.
Browne burst onto the scene by taking out the much-disliked James McSweeney in 2010. Browne hasn’t lost inside the Octagon and holds wins over Stefan Struve and tough veteran Rob Broughton. He also fought Cheick Kongo to a draw while sustaining numerous cup checks.
Griggs, meanwhile, is the epitome of a MMA journeyman. He’s fought for multiple promotions since 2005 and has yet to win a title in any of them. He’s on quite a run recently, finishing Valentijn Overeem via punches and effectively ending Bobby Lashley’s MMA hopes in 2010.
Browne and Griggs will be looking to assert themselves in the division, so who comes out on top?