Heavyweight fights are a spectacle. They’re the fights that people who aren’t necessarily even fight fans tune in to see. Watching the big guys go at it has such a universal appeal. On December 30th two of the biggest heavyweights, Alistair Overeem and Brock Lesnar, go toe-to-toe in a literal clash of MMA titans.
Overeem will have a lot on the line in his UFC debut. It’ll be the first time he’s introduced to many UFC fans that aren’t familiar with his myriad of work outside of the organization, and a win will put him in the running for the number one contender spot. While he’s sure to bring in lots of international appeal, he’ll still be under heavy scrutiny from many of the fight fans suffering from tunnel vision. This is his chance to show the absolute warrior he is.
So what are the 5 burning questions heading in to Alistair’s UFC debut? Read on to find out.