The UFC heavyweight division took another hit with Alistair Overeem’s failed drug test, and HeavyMMA’s Nate Lawson believes the weight class continues to lack progression.

Surgery will keep the gigantic heavyweight out of the Octagon until next spring or summer.

Junior dos Santos and Kenny Florian lead the payroll for UFC 131, earning $200,000 and $130,000, respectively.

The HeavyMMA Podcast returns for a semi-landmark episode with an in-depth look at UFC 131.

Heavyweight Junior dos Santos earned a title shot tonight with his victory against Shane Carwin tonight, while Kenny Florian inched closer to a featherweight title shot with a win of his own.

Join HeavyMMA’s live UFC 131 chat and get results and commentary for all of the fights from Vancouver!

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Don’t let the lack of big names fool you – UFC 131 promises to be exciting, and you’ll want to tune in.

In case you needed convincing, Spencer Kyte gives you his thoughts on why UFC 131 is a sound investment.