UFC 141: 10 Questions for Brock Lesnar

Amidst his recent retirement from the UFC, Brock Lesnar is once again the center of the media's attention.

His first round TKO defeat to Alistair Overeem was seemingly the last straw in the heavyweight's eight-fight UFC career.  A career riddled with injuries and controversy, to say the least.

But despite the hatred that Lesnar often received from fans who thought his MMA aspirations fell short of anything legitimate and genuine, the ex-WWE champion shed all bad intentions portrayed in the media and commanded an audience from one PPV event to the next.

Upon is departure, there are a few stones left unturned.

Here are 10 questions we have for Lesnar, if he's not too busy nursing his midsection.

10. Why Retire Now?

A lot of people are going to question why Brock Lesnar retired the way he did.

Not only was this the first time Lesnar has been healthy in a long time, maybe even since his 2008 debut, but he's currently leaving the sport of MMA at one of its most crucial times.

With the UFC gaining so much steam in American sports culture over the past few years, Lesnar's persona and national draw would of been perfect fits for the organization's long term marketing scheme.

Whether he promised his family he'd call it quits after his next loss or not, Lesnar is leaving the UFC at the worst time.

So why now?

Is it really health related?  Is it because the talent is overbearing?  Is it because age is playing a factor in training?

Whatever it is, Lesnar is gone for the foreseeable future.

9. Did He Underestimate Overeem?

One of the most obvious questions about Brock Lesnar is whether or not he underestimated Alistair Overeem at UFC 141.

Lesnar had never really faced a dynamic striker with Overeem's punching and kicking ability, so it's possible that the heavyweight overlooked the most important aspect of his loss.

Body kicks.

With the range that Overeem showed, it looked as if Saturday night was the first time Lesnar was seeing him fight.  No prior film study.  No prior fight breakdowns.  Nothing.

To be honest with you, it didn't even look like Lesnar had a game plan coming into the fight.  He more or less did everything Overeem wanted him to do.

8. Most Disappointing UFC Moment?

There are a few things that stand out in Brock Lesnar's career that could be considered disappointing.

Whether it was his heartbreaking loss to Cain Velazquez or his inability to stay healthy long enough to fight Junior dos Santos after The Ultimate Fighter, Lesnar's shortcomings aren't limited to one hand.

He may even consider his first bout with Frank Mir a major collapse in his career.  Getting leg-locked after seemingly seconds away from ending the fight.

However, barring injuries and emotional setbacks, Lesnar's loss to Alistair Overeem at UFC 141 has to be one of his most disappointing moments.

To retire after literally folding in the first few minutes of the fight is no way for an ex-champion to go out.

7. Dos Santos or Overeem?

Considering Brock Lesnar felt the power of Alistair Overeem, and got dropped by Cain Velasquez (who lost his belt to Junior dos Santos), getting the newly retired heavyweight's opinion on Overeem vs. Dos Santos may shed some light on a sticky situation.

I still don't think Lesnar truly understands or appreciates the useful aspects of kickboxing, so I'm assuming that he'd favor Dos Santos in the standup game. 

As for the ground game, he'd probably say something about himself being a better wrestler than both of them combined instead of offering insight.

I mean, that fight will be probably be a standup war from one bell to the next, so it doesn't really matter.

Regardless, obtaining information about one fighter against another is always helpful, especially when it comes from a guy who recently got his butt kicked.

6. What Could Have Been Done Differently?

This question only has one answer.

Stay healthy.

In a professional MMA career that lasted only eight fights, Lesnar's health and longevity should be the first things he'd change.

Whether it's getting immediate surgery on his first diverticulitis, or training differently to withstand body shots, Lesnar's inability to weather the storm inside the cage and out led to his demise.

If it's worth anything, there probably wouldn't have been a major difference in his performances if he was always healthy.  Look at UFC 141.

5. A Stone Cold Stunner or a Shane Carwin Right Hand?

I was always curious as to what hurt more.  A Stone Cold Steve Austin stunner, or a Shane Carwin right hand?

Both probably hurt badly.  But Brock Lesnar has taken both of those in bunches so he'd be the best person to ask.

Personally, I'd rather get hit in the face than have my neck snapped.  Just saying.

4. Is a Comeback Out of the Question?

Brock Lesnar's retirement came seemingly out of nowhere.

His most recent loss to Alistair Overeem at UFC 141 was only the third of his career.  He finally seemed healthy and sounded genuinely upset when announcing his departure in the middle of the Octagon on Saturday night.  It doesn't seem fitting that he'd call it quits right now.

So is it possible that Lesnar would ever consider a UFC comeback?

Truthfully, no.  But considering Lesnar has been the UFC's main PPV cash cow since entering the organization back in 2008, paying the heavyweight enough money may change his mind.

Could you imagine a Lesnar comeback to the UFC a year down the line?  It would be the greatest hype-fest of all time.  Commercials, talk shows, interviews and training videos all day long.

It'd be awesome.

3. What Was the Best About the UFC?

What was Brock Lesnar's most memorable, long-lasting moment in the UFC?

What did he cherish most about competing in mixed martial arts?

Is there one?

There has to be.  Despite his cocky intuition and sometimes overbearing self-confidence, Lesnar is still a human being with heartfelt feelings.  

His career was so up and down that he'd probably have five or six memorable moments.

But considering he's a guy focused on winning and proving that he's the best, his victory over Frank Mir in their rematch probably ranks high on his list.

Revenge is oh so sweet.

2. Was It All Worth It?

If Brock Lesnar was in front of me right now, I'd ask him if his MMA career was worth every penny?

It's an important question to ask, especially to a fighter who commanded more media exposure in the UFC over a three-year span than most fighters do in their entire careers.

Injuries, booing fans, cheering fans, face-to-face weigh ins, brutal knockdowns, submissions, game planning, flipping tires and making the sport his number one priority over his own health.

Was it all worth it?

Did Lesnar get his stomach-full of MMA and the world that recently met his Octagon talents with open arms?

Who knows.  Lesnar stuck around for this long, it's a shame he has to leave on such a sour note.

I guess that's what you get when you lay it all on the line and some dude literally kicks it out of you.

1. What's Next?

More likely than not, this will serves as Brock Lesnar's retirement checklist:

- Eat

- Eat

- Hunt

- Take Sable to dinner

- Eat again

- Clean rifles and hunt

- Rejoin the WWE

Wait, what?

That's right.  Don't look now but Lesnar could easily be on his way back to the world of professional wrestling.  The sport hasn't produced a mainstream figure like Lesnar since, well, Lesnar.

To say it's impossible is ignorant.  Don't call it a comeback, call it a welcome home party.

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