Brock Lesnar's way to the strap.

Heenan — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:26:38 -0000

Earlier this week, I outlashed a little bit because I had all the Brock Lesnar pie that my stomach could handle. I have taken a couple days off (of MMA), and gathered my thoughts about the UFC heavy-weight class.

In a perfect world, Randy Couture would still be defending the heavy-weight crown. After watching Brock defeat Herring without taking any noticeable damage, there is very little doubt in my mind that this would be a similar fight. Couture's game plan would probably be a little deeper than Herrings, but would it make any difference? In the past, Captain America has struggled with guys that have a weight/strength advantage sans Tim Sylvia (ex. Barnett, Rodriguez, and even Chuck Liddell when they both cut to 205). The reason he was able to defeat Tim, is because of the Maine-iacs lack of training on the ground, and too much focus on boxing. He was able to keep Tim guessing. I seriously doubt he would keep Lesnar guessing from his back, or in the turtle position.

The Lesnar/Couture match-up would favor the former pro-wrestler from almost any angle you take it. Randy wouldn't have the choice of dictating the pace of the fight, nor where the fight would take place.

All though I am a former Couture fan, I think this fight would be a solid avenue to let everyone know that Brock is possible championship material. This is a fight he could win today. Hopefully Randy comes back, fights Nog (whom I predict would win), and Randy could have his last contractual bout with Brock Lesnar (which would probably be a lot more interesting than Fedor/Randy, and equally as profitable for Zuffa).

Lesnar's way to the top could happen later this fall starting with his speculated match-up with Kongo. If Randy came back, lost to Nog, and the stars became aligned, that would be Brocks way to get to the top of the ladder.

However, it will never happen due to everyones differing agenda's.

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Brock Lesnar's way to the strap.