MMA: Lesnar vs. Couture
 

Any MMA fans have any thoughts on this? Should be pretty awesome, both are from wrestling backgrounds. But there is also the great story of Lesnar's raw power but inexperience versus Randy's cagey veteran-ness and underdog size. This should be a pretty awesome fight.

Predictions?

Re: MMA: Lesnar vs. Couture
 

Finally, someone who is interested in MMA.

I think Couture is goin to win. Even with Lesnar's crazy power and Randy's old age I don't think It will matter. Lesnar doesn't deserve this fight right now but White is smart and will make a lot of money by throwing Lesnar into the fight.

Re: MMA: Lesnar vs. Couture
 

I can see Lesnar upsetting Couture to be honest, he's a better wrestler and is stronger. I think Couture will probably tko him though via GnP or some nice dirty boxing. I also don't want to see Couture go down cuz that'll take away some of the mystique of the Fedor fight (if it ever actually happens).

Re: MMA: Lesnar vs. Couture
 

Has Lesnar really earned the opportunity for a title bout? There is no way that Lesnar beats Coutoure in my opinion.

I am disappointed that Coutour is headed back to the UFC but maybe this is just the first step in getting out of his contract with the UFC. I have heard no mention of his lawsuit during the announcement that Randy with fight Lesnar.

I am dying to see a Fedor/Coutour fight before Randy is just too old.

Re: MMA: Lesnar vs. Couture
 

Last time I saw Lesnar he dominated but got caught out with an arm bar and tapped. He's just a bruiser, a big ape. Randy's one of the smartest in the game with his experience, Lesnars still green in that sport regardless of his background so I'd fancy Couture.

Re: MMA: Lesnar vs. Couture
 

True, but don't forget Brock was an NCAA wrestling champ. The guy may have been a prowrestler, but he's no meathead. You're about Randy's experience though, and I think that will make the difference. But, as Wildo said, I can see Brock upsetting Randy based on his raw power and wrestling ability. I think it's more likely however that Randy will outwrestle him or maybe catch him in a submission (though Randy's much more inclined to ground and pound).

Whiskeybreath, I'm more than interested in MMA. I train in it and watch it whenever it's on - I love it.

Re: MMA: Lesnar vs. Couture
 

I was wrong there I think. It was a knee bar or some type of lock on his leg he got caught with. In the UFC I think he's relied more on physical domination hasn't he than actual technical stuff. Obviously I respect his background but he tends to fly out the traps and just and get it done and thats where I think he'll slip up, especially against somebody so seasoned.

Re: MMA: Lesnar vs. Couture
 

I think you're referring to the Frank Mir fight. Mir is an experienced guy, and a submissions expert. That leg lock that Brock was caught in was something that greener fighters are open too. Before that though, Brock was hammering Mir pretty good. But you're right, he does fly out at the bell; and any mistake he makes Couture will certainly capitalize on.

Re: MMA: Lesnar vs. Couture
 

Not really, but he's a big name. Couture wants to fight new challengers, and Lesnar is there. You're right, he hasn't really earned it, but the business side of Dana can't resist this, especially if it meant Randy returning to fight.

Re: MMA: Lesnar vs. Couture
 

Yeah, thats the one :D As you can tell, I'm not a hardcore fan but I try to watch when I can.