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Ξ November 16th, 2008 | → | ∇ Uncategorized |
Welcome Your New Heavyweight Overlord
Brock Lesnar is the UFC Heavyweight Champion.
Let that sink in a second.
One almost tastes a hint of Pride in the aftermath of UFC 91. There’s a pro wrestler, an aging legend, and 50 pounds of weight difference. Yet with a backdrop that screamed “freakshow,” we were treated to a legitimate fight for a share of the heavyweight crown.
Whether it be the nature of Brock’s former profession or his short fight record entering the fight, rumblings prior to the fight shot through the MMA universe that a Lesnar win hurts the sport of MMA. This couldn’t be any further from the truth. Fact is, Brock Lesnar will be the best thing for American MMA since Forrest Griffin and Stephan Bonnar fought live on Spike TV three years ago.
B.J. Penn put it best in a recent interview for Vegas sports radio. Brock Lesnar brings more fans to the sport and consequently puts more money in B.J.’s pocket. His pro wrestling past helps, but I think that’s also overlooking the fact that he’s a 6′3″, 275 pound beast who moves like a gazelle. American combat sports have been missing athletes of this caliber because they usually pick up a football in high school. Fortunately for us, this South Dakota farmboy put on a wrestling singlet.
Whether or not Lesnar even deserved to be given the opportunity is now moot. He dominated his UFC debut before an unfortunate standup and subsequent submission to Frank Mir. He controlled the veteran and game Heath Herring for three brutal rounds. And now he’s finished a legend of the sport without controversey and in convincing fashion.
I’m extremely interested to watch Lesnar’s career unfold from here. A fighter usually doesn’t have much room to grow after winning the most prestigious title in the sport. Yet, we have an extremely raw phenom at the top of the proverbial hill. Brock Lesnar has arrived, and I believe we’ve only seen the beginning. I, for one, bow down to our new heavyweight overlord.
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