UFC 141 - Lesnar vs. Overeem - Dec. 30th

[Sandman42]

http://mma.sbnation.com/2011/9/6/240...eight-mma-news

[goh]

They could air the best of Jon Fitch for the other 4 fights and I'd still buy this one.

[aholbert32]

Worst matchup possible for Brock. He can't take a punch and they put him in with the most dangerous HW striker in MMA. Should have given Mir/Overeem and Brock Big Nog.

[redsrule]

Overeem can't take a punch either though. Steroids don't make your chin get better. I think Brock can win this, if he gets it to the ground. Obviously on the feet he is screwed.

[VanCitySportsGuy]

Overeem was offered a title shot for his first UFC Fight but he didn't want to wait too long so he's going to fight Lesnar.

I wouldn't be surprised if the UFC books Mir on the same card just in case Lesnar isn't healthy.

[Sandman42]

Just glad that we didn't get Lesnar/Mir 3. There's no way Brock's going to get easy competition from here on out. White, Fertitta, and Joe Silva all realize he has a limited number of fights left, so he's going to get all the big names; no Kongo's or Rothwell's.

If I can do a little speculation, this is how I see HW playing out the next 6 months.

Cain vs. Dos Santos for title.
Brock vs. Overeem; winner gets title shot.
Mir vs. Nogueira in Japan; winner fights Cain/Dos Santos loser, loser fights Lesnar/Overeem loser.

[DJ]

Quote: Originally Posted by Sandman42

Just glad that we didn't get Lesnar/Mir 3. There's no way Brock's going to get easy competition from here on out. White, Fertitta, and Joe Silva all realize he has a limited number of fights left, so he's going to get all the big names; no Kongo's or Rothwell's. If I can do a little speculation, this is how I see HW playing out the next 6 months. Cain vs. Dos Santos for title. Brock vs. Overeem; winner gets title shot. Mir vs. Nogueira in Japan; winner fights Cain/Dos Santos loser, loser fights Lesnar/Overeem loser.

You are right regarding Brock, although I think he should be allowed at least 1 warmup fight. It's not like Brock is a 10-year vet. of the sport; he was already behind the curve when he got into the sport but his athleticism and power were enough to get him past his first 4 fights.

Missing all that time from training due to his health issues is tough for Brock, especially since the guys he is fighting now are bigger, stronger and faster than the Mir's, Couture's (love Randy, but he was way too small to hang with Brock) and Herrings of the world.

It will be an interesting fight and Brock will certainly bring the PPV numbers up for the UFC.

[aholbert32]

Quote: Originally Posted by Sandman42

Just glad that we didn't get Lesnar/Mir 3. There's no way Brock's going to get easy competition from here on out. White, Fertitta, and Joe Silva all realize he has a limited number of fights left, so he's going to get all the big names; no Kongo's or Rothwell's. If I can do a little speculation, this is how I see HW playing out the next 6 months. Cain vs. Dos Santos for title. Brock vs. Overeem; winner gets title shot. Mir vs. Nogueira in Japan; winner fights Cain/Dos Santos loser, loser fights Lesnar/Overeem loser.

I see your point but shouldn't they try to protect their biggest draw a little. The guy needs experience in taking punches and you put him against Overeem? If he loses, he is no longer a million ppv draw. Plus the guy is coming off surgery. Give him Nog or Rothwell and build him up a little.