MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) fetches most of the magnetism from its heavyweight division which comprises of star fighters falling within the weight range of 206 lb( 93 kg) and 265 lb (120kg). The upper limit is clearly addressed by the Nevada State Athletic Commission.

The promising and best fighters are segregated between the MMA fight teams like Strikeforce and UFC. This in particular excites the MMA fans to experience some of the exigent and blood spurting fights between these MMA fight teams. The eye-catching action for which the people are passionate about is the face-off between the number one heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar and Fedor Emelianenko (strongest contender). One should not overlook the other promising stars placed in the middle of heavyweight rankings. Players like Shane Carwin, Cain Velasquez, Alistair Overeem and Junior dos Santos have the aptitude to scramble top ladder anytime by betting against the odds.

Brock Lesnar, the current title holder and the former WWE champion (three times) and winner of 2000 NCAA heavyweight wrestling championship adhered UFC in October 2007. Few months prior to this sign up contract with UFC he had won his first ever fight of MMA in June 2007. Though he lost his debut match in UFC against Frank Mir (considered as a dangerous opponent to any heavyweight fighter), Lesnar remains insurmountable champion (5-1) welcoming the opponents indirectly to place their bets on the title.

Shane Carwin (4-1), a Div-II, National Wrestling champion, is a strongest contender and opponent to face Brock Lesnar in UFC-121. But he could only see the opportunity dwindled away by his counterpart Cain Velasquez who is all geed up to face Lesnar in a heavyweight title match on October 23, 2010, at the Honda Center, California at UFC 121.

Fabricio Werdum (14-4-1) a rising star and BJJ specialist of the Strikeforce MMA fighting team is placed immediate next to the reigning champion Brock Lesnar in recent heavyweight rankings. Werdum is known for his recent upset win over Fedor Emelianenko (32-2-1) in a fight on 26th June 2010. Fedor , a never give –up star is well known for his bravery and his former accomplishments which includes his top position in heavyweight rankings.

Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (32-6-1) a former UFC Interim Heavyweight champion has some of the remarkable victories under his belt by beating former UFC heavyweight champions Rico Rodriguez, Josh Barnett and Bob Sapp. MMA training finds a special touch with this fighter who is inimitably famous for his nominal mastery of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

All in a ring’s work, the MMA heavyweight division also has other contenders like Junior Dos Santos, Alistair Overeem and Brett Rogers who can even showcase their talents and cease the one sided predicted wins to major upsets. With so much of savours embedded inside, MMA heavyweight section promises for non-stop action in its coming UFC 121 where the guarding champion will have another modish way of ruling the ring or the other way. Now it is for you to check it out.