The UFC’s heavyweight division at the present time is running low in talent, but that won’t stop them from generating excitement. DreamFighters has stated that Antonio Nogueira will be defending his UFC title at UFC 87. This could set up a few different scenarios for the division. Nog is 31-4-1 in his career, fighting mostly in the Pride organization. In his last fight he completed an exciting come from behind submission over Tim Sylvia. In his previous 2 fights Nog has been rocked and almost finished, but has shown amazing heart and won both.

The first possible scenario for Nog’s opponent could be Frank Mir. Mir’s rejuvenated career started with a win over WWE sensation Brock Lesnar at UFC 81 by submission. In that fight Lesnar seemed to be in control, and looked to win by knockout but Mir’s Ju Jitsu experience took over and led to a quick submission.

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