Issue 151

February 2017

TIM SYLVIA - MAINE COURSE

The ‘Main-iac’ never had a traditionally athletic body, but that didn’t stop him running up a fearsome record, winning the UFC title twice and fighting a who’s who of iconic opponents.

FEDOR EMELIANENKO - MEAT AND POTATO MONSTER

The greatest heavyweight of all time didn’t need showy abs. Despite a gut that spilled over his tight vale tudo shorts, his 31-1 run that took him to the top of the sport is likely to never be matched.

MARK HUNT - SUPER SIZED SAMOAN

MMA’s walk-away KO king doesn’t move fast for anybody or anything until he has to throw a punch. Hunt’s outrageous power comes from all the solid meat and gravy he’s packed into that five-foot-10 frame.

JOSH BARNETT - MAKE LUNCH NOT WAR

The former UFC champion may never have had the physique, but he’s always had the cardio and a vicious ground game remain ranked inside the world’s top 10 for more than a decade.

FRANK MIR - IN 'N' OUT BURGER JUNKIE

Former champion Mir holds the record for most fights, victories, and submissions in UFC heavyweight history. Not bad for a fella who had come into the Octagon a little flabby on more than one occasion.

SHAWN JORDAN - HAWIIAN MUNCH

WSOF’s heavyweight star started his athletic career as a college football fullback. He used that big body to thrill in MMA, letting all that size and weight fly, as his 15 KOs in 19 wins proves.

ROY NELSON - BIG BOY

Perhaps the most famous fat guy in pro sports, ‘Big Country’ makes no excuses for his rotund appearance. After 13 years riding high as a fan-favorite, who can blame him?

BEN ROTHWELL - BEFORE YOU GO-GO

‘Big’ Ben struggled with his weight after catching meningitis as a child and he’s still not exactly svelte, but his belly doesn’t get in the way of the trademark go-go chokes that make him a legitimate threat in 2017.