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UFC Undisputed 3 Roster: The heavyweights
Introducing the best heavyweights on the planet - coming to a living room near you.
When it comes to the UFC, the heavyweight division is royalty. No greater prestige can be bestowed on a fighter than the tag of World Heavyweight Champion. Even 205lb king Jon Jones knows the big guys are the pinnacle.
Below ESPN's exclusive roster reveals the 16 heavyweights that gamers will be able to lead to UFC glory when UFC Undisputed 3 hits stores in February. Want to see Cain Velasquez v Stefan Struve? What about a match-up between Brock Lesnar and Roy Nelson? Soon Joe Silva's matchmaking job will be yours...
Stay tuned to ESPN for other divisions over the next few days, but feel free to access the featherweights, lightweights, welterweights, middleweights and light-heavyweights now.
Antonio Rodrigo Noguiera
From: Bahia, Brazil
Age: 35
Height: 6'3"/187 CM
Weight: 240 LB/ 109 KG
Record: 33-6-1, 1 NC
Skill Breakdown: Stamina, Great Jiu-Jitsu and Boxing Skills
UFC Fight History: 63% (Submissions), 19% (Striking), 19% (Takedowns)
Before he was a Fighter: Jiu-Jitsu Instructor
Ben Rothwell
From: Kenosha, Wisconsin
Age: 29
Height: 6'4"/193 CM
Weight: 265 LB/ 120 KG
Record: 31-8-0
Skill Breakdown: Well-rounded, size, speed, strength
UFC Fight History: 48% (Striking), 31% (Takedowns), 20% (Submissions)
Before he was a Fighter: Worked in parent's restaurant
Brendan Schaub
Nickname: The Hybrid
From: Aurora, Colorado
Age: 28
Height: 6'4"/193 CM
Weight: 240 LB/ 109 KG
Record: 9-2-0
Skill Breakdown: Boxing, well-rounded, cardio
UFC Fight History: 65% (Striking), 35% (Takedowns)
Before he was a Fighter: Boxer
Brock Lesnar
From: Webster, South Dakota
Age: 34
Height: 6'3"/190 CM
Weight: 265 LB/ 120 KG
Record: 5-2-0
Skill Breakdown: Size, wrestling ability, athleticism
UFC Fight History: 50% (Takedowns), 34% (Striking), 16% (Submissions)
Before he was a Fighter: WWE Champion
Cain Velasquez
From: Yuma, Arizona
Age: 29
Height: 6'1"/185 CM
Weight: 240 LB/ 109 KG
Record: 9-0-0
Skill Breakdown: Well-rounded
UFC Fight History: 52% (Takedowns), 40% (Striking), 9% (Submissions)
Before he was a Fighter: Security at a nightclub
Cheick Kongo
From: Paris, France
Age: 36
Height: 6'4"/193 CM
Weight: 240 LB/ 109 KG
Record: 26-6-2
Skill Breakdown: Training since 5 years old, focus and dedication
UFC Fight History: 47% (Striking), 42% (Takedowns), 11% (Submissions)
Before he was a Fighter: Commercial Agent for French brand
Frank Mir
From: Las Vegas, Nevada
Age: 32
Height: 6'3"/190 CM
Weight: 240 LB/ 109 KG
Record: 15-5-0
Skill Breakdown: Great submissions, improved striking
UFC Fight History: 54% (Submissions), 28% (Takedowns), 18% (Striking)
Before he was a Fighter: Front Desk at Station Casinos
Gabriel Gonzaga
Nickname: Napao
From: Rio de Janiero, Brazil
Age: 32
Height: 6'1"/185 CM
Weight: 242 LB/ 110 KG
Record: 11-6-0
Skill Breakdown: Striking and submissions
UFC Fight History: 41% (Takedowns), 34% (Submissions), 13% (Takedowns)
Before he was a Fighter: Bouncer/Bodyguard
Junior Dos Santos
Nickname: Cigano
From: Santa Catarina, Brazil
Age: 27
Height: 6'4"/193 CM
Weight: 238 LB/ 108 KG
Record: 13-1-0
Skill Breakdown: Boxing, strength
UFC Fight History: 85% (Striking), 15% (Takedowns)
Before he was a Fighter: Bouncer/Bodyguard
Mirko Cro Cop
From: Vinkovci, Croatia
Age: 37
Height: 6'2"/187 CM
Weight: 220 LB/ 100 KG
Record: 27-9-2, 1 NC
Skill Breakdown: Left straight, left kicks, knockout power, experience
UFC Fight History: 66% (Striking), 26% (Submissions), 7% (Takedowns)
Before he was a Fighter: Police Officer
Pat Barry
Nickname: HD
From: New Orleans, Louisiana
Age: 32
Height: 5'11"/ 180 CM
Weight: 235 LB/ 106 KG
Record: 6-4-0
Skill Breakdown: Striking
UFC Fight History: 100% (Striking)
Before he was a Fighter: Pizza Delivery Guy
Roy Nelson
Nickname: Big Country
From: Las Vegas, Nevada
Age: 35
Height: 6'0"/ 182 CM
Weight: 263 LB/ 119 KG
Record: 16-6-0
Skill Breakdown: Grappling, world-class experience
UFC Fight History: 63% (Striking), 20% (Takedowns), 18% (Submissions)
Before he was a Fighter: Substitute Teacher
Sean McCorkle
Nickname: Big Sexy
From: Indianapolis, Indiana
Age: 29
Height: 6'7"/200 CM
Weight: 265 LB/ 120 KG
Record: 10-2-0
Skill Breakdown: Size, strength, very internet savvy
UFC Fight History: 73% (Submissions), 21% (Takedowns), 6% (Striking)
Before he was a Fighter: Retired after selling home business
Shane Carwin
From: Greeley, Colorado
Age: 36
Height: 6'2"/187 CM
Weight: 265 LB/ 120 KG
Record: 12-2-0
Skill Breakdown: Heart and Determination
UFC Fight History: 77% (Striking), 23% (Takedowns)
Before he was a Fighter: Engineer
Stefan Struve
Nickname: Skyscraper
From: Beverwijk, The Netherlands
Age: 23
Height: 6'11"/210 CM
Weight:238 LB/ 108 KG
Record: 26-5-0
Skill Breakdown: Kickboxing and submissions
UFC Fight History: 80% (Submissions), 14% (Striking), 6% (Takedowns)
Before he was a Fighter: Doorman
Travis Browne
Nickname: Hapa
From: Honolulu, Hawaii
Age: 29
Height: 6'7"/200 CM
Weight: 255 LB/ 115 KG
Record: 12-0-1
Skill Breakdown: Striking, well rounded ground game
UFC Fight History: 39% (Takedowns), 38% (Striking), 23% (Submissions)
Before he was a Fighter: Owned a private security K-9 training business