Very tough call. Obviously if Carwin lands some clean shots I think Brock is finished. It seems like most are picking Carwin and most of the UFC fighters are picking him by KO. Carwin is big but he's still not as big as Lesnar. He's also not as strong or fast or athletic as Lesnar. Lesnar is the better wrestler so I think he takes it to the ground and out wrestles Carwin. I don't see Carwin being able to push Brock around or gain any edges on the mat -- lesnar is just too strong and agile. I was picking Carwin but I think Lesnar outworks him and probably wins a UD.
To me, I think that Brock will win via 2nd round G an P. Carwin hands seem a little slow, but pack a massive punch. I don't think Brock is going to trade with Carwin. He will and try to do what he did too Mir. Keep it on the ground and just try to out work him. We don't know how much is in Carwins gas tank, since he hasn't had to go past one round ever. We also have a few questions about Brock. Like how much has his sickness taken out of him for this fight. Some might say it would be nothing. The fact is when you are sick that long, it dose take more time to heal. I still think Brock will keep it on the ground and take a 2nd round KO via G and P. OBTW..the rest of the card suck IMO.
Yea, Carwin's a good fighter and probably an ok athlete. Brock is a good fighter and great athlete. His athleticism may be the difference I think. Carwin has a huge punch, of course, but I think Brock has the advantages pretty much every where else. He's a freak of nature in the UFC considering how fast and agile he is. Hopefully his layoff won't be a factor and hopefully he's smart enough not to think he can stand in there and trade with Carwin. The only way Brock loses is by KO which is possible, or a sneaky submission which I don't think Carwin will be able to execute.
Brock via stoppage at some point due to that brutal ground 'n' pound. Just a better physical specimen with better ground work than Carwin. Although I admit, if Carwin connects flush on the feet before all that happens things could just as easily go the other way. Very excited about this one. A true Heavyweight battle.
I like Brock in this one. He's faster and has the superior grappling ability. Carwin of course - has a puncher's chance - but so does Brock.
I think Carwin is the clear victor. It doesn't take div 1 world class wrestling to stuff a shot. So, Lesnar is clearly the better wrestler, but this is an MMA match, not a WWE or collegiate wrestling tournament. I say, Carwin is successful at stuffing takedowns and wins the standup game, knocks the **** out of Brock, and everybody goes omgwtfwaffles just happened. Then, the smart ones say.. Look, told ya so. Carwin pulls a Chuck vs. Tito. Stuff's t.d. and punches his face in.
2 ****ing juggernauts. How ****ing epic is this gonna be. I think Carwin has the more co-ordinated hands but Lesnar has the more athletic legs.
i hope carwin wins, but everyone who i want to win always gets defeated so its not looking good for him
lesnar will win this one....I think nobody in the division can beat him right now plus he's now training with capt america, I would personally would want him to concentrate more on other martial arts other than wrestling..
I agree, the only mma heavyweight fight I recall that was this big was fedor and big nog the first time.
The fact Fedor lost to Werdum actually adds to the intensity of this fight, as a lot of people will consider the winner of Carwin/Lesnar the new #1 Heavyweight. When it was first announced, my thought was that Lesnar would take Carwin down and pound him out, probably in the first or second round. I still stand by that prediction.
I hope Carwin wins. I cant stand Lesnar. His behaviour after the mir fight left me disgusted. I hope Carwin takes him out cold. WHen all that is said and told, I somehow has a feeling that Lesnar will take this one.. Sadly....
