Champ vs. champ. Amateur (and pro) wrestler vs. catch (and pro) wrestler. The beast vs. the warmaster. The promos that could be cut for this fight might be some of the best in the heavyweight division. Though not a great talent on the mic, Lesnar is better than most of the UFC's heavyweight division at self-promotion, and Josh Barnett is excellent at it. It's also an interesting match-up in the ring. Both guys are past their prime, but popular with fans. Barnett is actually still ranked in the top ten despite being relatively inactive and just 1-1 in the UFC since his return, so a win for Lesnar would actually boost his standing higher than most might think.
Primarily covering the sport of MMA from Ontario, Canada, Jay Anderson has been writing for various publications covering sports, technology, and pop culture since 2001. Jay holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Guelph, and a Certificate in Leadership Skills from Humber College.
