Bet On Lesnar Carwin – Brock Faces Huge Test in Unbeaten Carwin
UFC 116 is headlined by a heavyweight title fight between two of the biggest men in the sport. With the loss of consensus number one heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko last Saturday, the fight between Lesnar and Carwin will now determine the number one heavyweight in the sport. Questions surround the return of Brock Lesnar, sidelined for a year after a bout with diverticulitis, as well as Shane Carwin, who is undefeated, but also considered largely untested. Those interested in UFC 116 are only interested in the answer to one question: which big man will be left standing on July 3rd?
UFC 116: Why To Bet On Lesnar
Lesnar faced myriad skeptics when he entered the sport of mixed martial arts. The fighter has shown, however, an ability to compete with top heavyweights in the sport. Lesnar's big attributes are obvious: both his size and athleticism are serious obstacles for any opponent to overcome. Lesnar has shown his crushing power can be an insurmountable force for opponents once he takes control on the ground. In fights with Heath Herring and Frank Mir, the champion showed a remarkable ability to take away the hips of his opponent, nullifying any threat from jiu-jitsu.
UFC 116: Why To Bet On Carwin
Shane Carwin comes into this fight sporting an undefeated 12-0 record. While the big man has largely faced competition of lesser quality, his last two wins came via TKO over former contender Gabriel Gonzaga and former champion Frank Mir. None of Carwin's 12 opponents have survived the first round. I'll say that again so fans of online betting are clear: Carwin connects, and it's over. Lesnar showed in the Randy Couture fight clear deficiencies in his striking game - indeed, Frank Mir's lone moment of offense in the second fight came in the form of a knee that seemed to leave Lesnar hurting, and scrambling to get the fight back into his world. One good shot from Carwin could very well put his lights out and end this PPV early.
Who To Bet On Lesnar or Carwin?
Carwin has shown he hits like a truck, and Lesnar does not have a wealth of experience in terms of absorbing punishment and working through it. Both fighters remain largely untested, but Carwin is not a good match up for Lesnar. I think on the ground, Carwin will be strong enough to get back to his feet, and I question Lesnar's ability to take Carwin's power. I like Carwin to weather a tough storm at first, and then put it on Lesnar in the form of punches from the clinch. If you're interested in betting on UFC 116, Carwin is the safe bet.
