I imagine men in white Sherdog.com lab coats scurrying from server to server, twisting dials, tripping over wires and putting out small, smoky fires in anticipation of the traffic -- and controversy -- created by their monthly release of fighter rankings.
Is it earned, or is it the result of a lot of UFC-amplified noise? You can qualify any of Lesnar’s victories if you’re of the mind to: Heath Herring? Past his prime. Randy Couture? Always two days away from assisted living. Frank Mir? Beat a pre-pummeled Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
I say: Show me anyone who’s accomplished as much in his first five fights as Lesnar has in his.