MMA Results and Weekly News: Brock Lesnar Has Gone the Distance

The Brock Lesnar – Heath Herring bout was a most anticipated encounter not much because of the action and power both would surely unleash but much more on the drama and suspense of whatever the outcome is going to be. 

THE BROCK LESNAR DRAMA

This is Lesnar’s third professional mixed martial arts fight.  While his debut fight with Min Soo Kim was a spectacular one with him pinning Kim and overwhelming him with strikes on the head, Kim was not so much of in terms of being the best competitor for him.  His stars dimmed with his second bout with someone as formidable as Frank Mir.  Another lose would certainly push him back a great deal.

After his Mir defeat, some even have concerns about Lesnar’s taking on another seasoned gladiator.  Despite his sterling wrestling records, Lesnar is still a neophyte in the MMA arena.  He may have prepared so much in the gym but experience is also necessary as shown how Frank Mir put him in a tight spot.

                 Lesnar’s Strong Points

Several years in pro wrestling circuit didn’t change Lesnar’s sheer athleticism and explosiveness that was his best assets as a physically dominant fighter.  His stamina as a true athlete would make him stay longer on the fight, a characteristic that is usually lacking in fighters of his size and physique.

                The Brock Lesnar Win

Having fought a complete three rounds against a top-notch veteran fighter, Brock Lesnar has made it.  Now, from being an ex-pro-wrestling gone MMA fighter novelty, Lesnar has risen to someone that everyone would wonder who can stop this guy of such size and physique.  He has gone the distance.

The question now comes as who could rain Lesnar with strikes before he gets overcome by his submission.  The question now comes as, “how is Lesnar’s threshold for pain from a possible barrage of strikes from whoever he fights against next”.

THE HEATH HERRING LOSS

Not being able to snag a UFC title run, there is much pressure for the veteran gladiator on this bout.  This loss would take him farther away from a championship bout—a loss to an MMA rookie is a disaster to his career.

Here is last weekend’s action’s MMA results:

1.       Ben Saunders def. Ryan Thomas by submission (armbar) at 2:28 of the second round

2.       Chris Wilson def. Steve Bruno by unanimous decision

3.       Jon Jones def. Andre Gusmao by unanimous decision

4.       Cheick Kongo def. Dan Evensen by Technical Knockout (strikes) at 4:55 of the first round

5.       Tamdan McCrory def. Luke Cummo by unanimous decision

6.       Demian Maia def. Jason MacDonald by submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:44 of round three

7.       Kenny Florian def. Roger Huerta by unanimous decision

8.       Robert Emerson def. Manvel Gamburyan by Knockout (punches) at twelve seconds of round one

9.       Brock Lesnar def. Heath Herring by unanimous decision

10.   Georges St. Pierre def. Jon Fitch by unanimous decision