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UFC 100 Quote of the Day - Brock Lesnar, "I'm a Fighter Now"

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"I hardly even lift weights anymore." "I lift weights, but that's not my main focus. I'm a fighter now, and I want to evolve and make myself a well-rounded fighter, so obviously I'm not going to leave any stone unturned, when it comes to submissions, submission defense, striking, knees, leg kicks, and also learning to defend everything. It's not just an offensive sport because you're going to take some punches and you're going to give some punches. You've got to be able to handle both sides of the spectrum. I've brought in a number of highly trained trainers to help me evolve, and I believe we've left no stone unturned."

Brock Lesnar on the UFC 100 conference call. Per AOL Fanhouse.

Jeremy Botter argues at Fox Sports that Lesnar is a whole new type of heavyweight:

Lesnar, on the other hand, is so massive that it nearly borders on comical. But, it's not just his size and strength that's overwhelming. Lesnar, an NCAA wrestling champion in 2000, is as quick as some of MMA's top light heavyweights. He can pummel an opponent or just dominate him on the canvas.

Heading into next Saturday's title unification bout at UFC 100 versus Frank Mir, Lesnar is considered the prototype for the new heavyweight, just as Georges St. Pierre is thought to be the new mold for lighter fighters. Lesnar's the reason some pundits are clamoring for a cruiserweight division, a place for people who would typically be considered a heavyweight but don't even come close Lesnar's size.

We'll find out on July 11th if Lesnar is the leader of a new wave or not.

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dammit I can’t for 100 anymoreee!

by Anton Tabuena on Jul 5, 2009 10:31 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

You can't what for 100?

Due to Cheick Kongo's atrocious takedown defense....
Walla walla walla, I’m an idiot

Some people might say that winning a fight makes you a better fighter but I don’t agree with that.- BlueberryMuffin

by ufc4 on Jul 5, 2009 10:50 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hahahaha that's dumb.

I can’t wait for ufc 100. There. I should learn to read..hahaha. I just typed it real quick and click another thread haha.

by Anton Tabuena on Jul 5, 2009 11:00 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

hmm, a very dangerous thing may be happening…

Brock Lesnar might be starting to enjoy and become attached to this MMA thing.

on another note, my stint as one of the worst bettors in BloodyElbow history is about to come to an end. I’m set to win over 4000 on Saturday! *fingers crossed

by ruckus on Jul 5, 2009 11:02 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Depends,

On you gonna lay a bet down on Lesnar?

"I will knock your hair black!"- Ken Shamrock to Tito Ortiz

by FutureChamp on Jul 5, 2009 11:15 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lesnar’s the reason some pundits are clamoring for a cruiserweight division, a place for people who would typically be considered a heavyweight but don’t even come close Lesnar’s size.

They dont have enough guys in HW now to have a division comparable to the lighter classes… it would take 10 seasons of TUF just to find enough guys to carry two classes over 205

by ryanwk628 on Jul 6, 2009 9:19 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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