UFC betting online: The UFC heavyweight division has long been the most volatile, with no man able to keep hold of the belt for an extended period of time. Cain Velasquez was supposed to change all that, but was stunned by interim champ Fabricio Werdum at UFC 188 in Mexico City. Few people seem to think that he’s capable of an extended reign, even in a paper thin division.
Let’s break down the top 10, and check out their upcoming fights and odds, if available.
No. 1: (Champion) Fabricio Werdum (20-5-1)
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Werdum is now the 14th undisputed heavyweight champion, unifying his interim title by submitting Cain Velasquez with a guillotine in the third round of their UFC 188 matchup. While he possesses elite striking to go with world champion BJJJ skills, there aren’t many people he’s dominant enough as a fighter to fend off a hungry division. Only time will tell.
No. 2: Cain Velasquez (13-2)
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Maybe it was ring rust after spending nearly two years on the sideline. Maybe it was the altitude of Mexico City. Maybe major injuries have sapped the former champ of his skills. Velasquez had been proclaimed as the greatest heavyweight champ in UFC history, but a brutal loss at the hands of Werdum has put a damper on that claim. All eyes will be on him in his next bout to see if he can recapture his form.
No. 3: Junior dos Santos (17-3)
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Injuries continue to take their toll on dos Santos, who has yet to fight after a grueling victory over Stipe Miocic on December 13. He also owns a victory over Werdum, setting up an intriguing possible rematch for the title. The Brazilian needs to get healthy and back in the ring.
No. 4: Stipe Miocic (13-2)
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Miocic is probably the least lauded top-5 heavyweight in the UFC, but there’s no denying that he’s a force to be reckoned with. White even mentioned Miocic as the next possible challenger for new champion Werdum.
No. 5: Andrei Arlovski (24-10, 1 NC)
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With a stunning win over Travis Browne at UFC 187, Arlovski has produced a stunning career resurgence at 36 years old. It’s still hard to believe, but this former champion has also been mentioned as a possible opponent for Werdum as well.
No. 6: Ben Rothwell (35-9)
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Speaking of career resurgences, Ben Rothwell has put together three straight wins over Brandon Vera, Alistair Overeem and Matt Mitrione. Now he’s calling for a No. 1 contender matchup with Andrei Arlovski.
No. 7: Travis Browne (17-3-1)
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Browne is now 1-2 in his past three and seemingly unable to get over the hump to become a true title contender. Getting knocked out by Arlovski has sent the Hawaiian to the end of the line, but you’re always just a few fights away from a title shot in the heavyweight division.
No. 8: Allistair Overeem (39-14, 1 NC)
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Overeem has won two in a row against Stefan Struve and Roy Nelson, and the hulking Dutchman is creeping towards contender status. No word on his next opponent, but a fight with Browne would make sense.
No. 9: Mark Hunt (10-10-1)
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Probably the best .500 fighter in the world, but he was destroyed by Stipe Miocic in Australia. At 41, it might be time to stop considering Hunt a title contender and just give him fun fights for the fans.
No. 10: Matt Mitrione (9-4)
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After running through Gabriel Gonzaga, Shawn Jordan and Derrick Lewis in less than eight minute, Mitrione looked ready to make a run at the title. Getting stopped by Ben Rothwell in the first round knocks him down a few rungs.
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