I agree. Lesnar was overrated as hell but he was never the same after his illness.
Mir is correct. He would know better than anyone else. Mir is an intelligent, honest,articulate fellow.
Overrated isn't the right word.
Overhyped. If he'd walked in as a former DI champ instead of "WWE headliner" and crushed a few more guys before he got a UFC main event slot he would've been one of the legitimate biggest stars in the sport.
Instead most people couldn't get over the "fake wrestling" background. If MMA was in 2000 where it is now, I think he would've gone straight to MMA and been a long time star/champion. He hated the pro wrestling scene/lifestyle and craved competition.
But, we'll never know.
still reckon Cain would have beaten him without the illness.
Mir would say that wouldn't he.