Before the lights dim low and Anthony Pettis defends his lightweight title at UFC 185, two heavyweights will take to the Octagon in vicious manner.
As members of the division’s Top 10 club, No. 8 Roy Nelson and No. 9 Alistair Overeem are capable of knocking each other’s heads clean off.
With prolific striking from the muscle-framed Overeem and heavy-handed knockout power from Nelson’s big-bellied torso, the possibilities are endless.
Now while it would seem as if The Reem possesses a distinct advantage coming into Saturday’s tilt due in part to his exceedingly superior reach and range, Nelson’s steel chin and iron fists could get his hand raised when it all said and done.
Here is a full head-to-toe breakdown for what could shape up to be a barnburner.