Braxton Smith

"The Beautiful Monster". That's what they call Braxton Smith, and is part of the UFC heavyweight division's deep end, fighting out of the United States — 7 pro fights in, still swinging for a number next to his name.

On the feet he's a problem: 6.46 significant strikes a minute at 48% accuracy, and 100% of his wins end in a knockout. The math is bad for anyone standing across from him.

He's coming off a loss to Parker Porter. Careers aren't defined by the fall, though; they're defined by the rebound.

At 36, the window is what it is — which tends to make every remaining fight more honest, and more dangerous.