Comments on: Lesnar vs. Couture – Who gives a sh1t about Fedor?

By: rosco

rosco — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 15:11:33 +0000

I don’t think Lesnar deserves a title shot after only 3 pro MMA fights, the title shot being his 4th , a lot of fighters have worked damn hard to get a title shot only for this guy to come in and snatch it from under their noses, just shows Dana White’s greed ….PPV revenue will be through the roof on this one, I think Junior Dos Santos is one to watch out for….especially after that performance against Fabricio Werdum , some uppercut….

By: stevemulligan

stevemulligan — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 17:54:55 +0000

Fair point on Coutures subs. But hes got buckets of experience over lesnar in all aspects of fighting in MMA competition therefore the ground game, which i reckon 95% of this fight will be, is still a throw up. Lesnars an ox but can he be composed and in control for 5×5minutes on the ground? It’ll definitely be interesting.

By: Shane

Shane — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 16:00:24 +0000

I’d agree with Nog and Mir. But, Couture is not in their league for subs (escape/avoidance – sure, but not application). He’s pure GNP with wrestling for position/dominance. These lads have like for like styles (Brock/Randy). Randy has the edge on boxing. Brock has the edge (I’m guessing) on wrestling (certainly takedowns and pins).

This will be interesting alright!

By: stevemulligan

stevemulligan — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:50:50 +0000

Looking forward to seeing this. Would love Fedor/Couture but ill take what comes.

I think lesnar is a beast and his wrestling and power are undeniable but i think someone like Nog or Couture or even Mir again always has the skillset to catch him with a sub, even from a bad position on the ground. Herring didnt have that ability and got pounded for three rounds. Its an incredible test for lesnar and a hard fight for couture to find an edge.

By: Shane

Shane — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:19:19 +0000

Yep. There’s a weight limit on this though and he’ll need to come down a couple of quid (only 15 or so). But I don’t see that Randy’s typically superior wrestling skills are going to count for much.

That said, Randy’s boxing skills are very, very good. He knows how to pick his shots. I’ve a nasty feeling he’s not going to get the chance to box with the train wreck that is Lesnar though.

By: jonny

jonny — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:05:00 +0000

Ahhhh Jayzus Lesnar, don’t balls up any credibility you have gotten! This will be a tough one for the natural.

I have never counted hom out before, but lesnar is just a train. He gets anyone on the ground and it will be nigh on impossible to get him off

By: thomas

thomas — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:40:44 +0000

To be honest I would of preferred to see Randy fight Fedor. It would of been a lot more technical fight but lesnar will be handful for Randy and I think Randy will struggle with is shear size and strength. It will be one ill look forward to watching anyway!