Brock Lesnar: Controversial Heavyweight Will Return to Glory by Beating Overeem

Polarizing heavyweight Brock Lesnar hasn't won a fight in 18 months, but he will return to glory by punishing Alistair Overeem in UFC 141.

Lesnar has been through a lot over the past year and a half. His chin was tested by Shane Carwin, his title was taken by Cain Velasquez, his career was threatened by diverticulitis and his wallet took a hit after an odd poaching incident just a few weeks ago.

Still, Lesnar is in prime position to return to the UFC's elite. If he can defeat the powerful Overeem on Friday night, he will get a shot at reclaiming his title from new heavyweight king Junior dos Santos.

The contrasting styles in tonight's fight will be evident from the opening bell. Lesnar is one of the best wrestlers in the world, while Overeem's strikes could crumble a small building. Whoever keeps the fight in their preferred domain will eventually win.

Lesnar knows he needs to take Overeem to the ground immediately, and I think he will be successful in doing so. Overeem has battled some solid wrestlers in Strikeforce, but none were anywhere near Brock's level.

Look for Lesnar to absorb a couple big strikes on his feet before putting Overeem on his back and destroying him with a ground and pound clinic.

Lesnar is an underdog against Overeem, but as he said himself, he's “the underdog with a big f---ing bite.”

Lesnar will win by referee stoppage late in the first round.