RANDY COUTURE VS. BROCK LESNAR

When: Saturday, 7 p.m.

Where: MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas

TV: Pay-per-view ($44.95)

Outlook: Couture, 45, is back after a 15-month layoff after sorting out his problems with the UFC to defend his heavyweight title against Lesnar, 31, the former NCAA wrestling champion and WWE superstar.

Prediction: Lesnar, a 6-3, 265-pound physical specimen, will have every physical advantage and youth on his side against the ageless Couture, a 6-2, 220-pounder. Lesnar could overwhelm Couture early on with his incredible strength and wrestling skills, but once Couture takes him into deep water it's his fight. I'm taking Couture to outlast Lesnar and win a decision.

Record in 2008 picks: 35-10

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