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Originally Posted by Bigdaddydvo
Could peak Lesnar score a takedown? Given that Andre threw guys Lesnar’s size around like rag dolls I’m just not sure.
Andre vs. Lesnar obviously is the peak matchup. Both of them physical freaks of nature. Lesnar's wrestling background makes me think he could get in close enough, quickly enough, to make a single or double leg work (the key is closing the distance before Andre can put his arm and upper body strength to work).
I think Lesnar is 60 percent to score a takedown, but doubt he could then keep Andre down. However I also like Lesnar at 60-40 odds to win a freestyle wrestling match utilizing the "take him down for two points, let him up to give one back, rinse and repeat" method. The danger would be if Andre chooses the "up" position to start a period, then gets Lesnar pinned.
No one is beating Andre in Greco Roman, though.
MMA matchup is nearly impossible to predict because I/we know absolutely nothing about Andre's striking capability. I think I like Lesnar to win an MMA match by extending it and wearing Andre down.
Great thought exercise. Wish we could see it.