An old, but common, wartime superstition—according to soldiers who fought at the time—was that if there was a bullet out there with a serial number on it which matched their own “Government Issue” (G.I ) number, that it would somehow magically find its way to them and kill them.

Whether they truly believed this or not is now irrelevant; because the old war time superstition stuck around, and thus the origin of today’s common “he’s got your number” and “a bullet with your name on it” cliches were born.

The Mexican American heavyweight cage fighter known as Cain Velasquez is a 6′1″, 240-pound self-proclaimed chain wrestler from San Jose Cal. who fights for the Ultimate Fighting Championship and remains undefeated in eight fights.

Coming off the biggest win of his career so far—the recent clobbering of the over-hyped, ex-Pride Fighting Championships legend, Antonio “Minatauro” Nogueira at UFC 111—it is this writers opinion that Velasquez now possesses the tools necessary to conquer even the current UFC champion.

The man who is possibly the best heavyweight cagefighter in the world, Brock Lesnar.

I’m one of a recently growing number of people who now truly believe that Velasquez has the wrestling skills, self-disciplined training regiment, and also holds the bullet with Lesnar’s name on it.

In fact I’ve been sold on the toughness and talent of talented 28 yr. old Velasquez since witnessing his match against the behemoth french kick-boxer and top 10 UFC heavyweight Cheick Kongo.

In that fight Velasquez, being of Mexican heritage, demonstrated some of the rare quality’s which were common among past elite Mexican champion boxers such as Oscar De La Hoya, and Marco Antonio Barrera.

Of course I’m speaking of their courageous fighting spirit, heart, and “never say die” willingness to win.

For those of you who have never had the opportunity to see Mr. Kongo, he is an amazing physical specimen.

Standing 6′4″ and well over 225 pounds, every muscle in Kongo’s body could belong on any of the greatest statues of the world, a well-defined and noticeably rippled athletic fighting specimen; it’s almost as if he is sculpted from granite.

The physically gifted Kongo had been on a three-fight winning streak and joined a great new training camp in Britain known as “The Wolfslair.”

Prior to this bout, he had lost only two of his last 11 fights.

Kongo did what was expected of him early on, flooring Velasquez twice in the first round, with well placed, and accurate head strikes.

Unfortunately it wasn’t enough.

Mexican boxers are known throughout the world as the toughest and most durable pugilists in the game—they very rarely, if ever, give up, and this ultimate cage warrior Velasquez, with that same Mexican heart, durability, and resilience, would weather Kongo’s violent storm seemingly with ease.

Velasquez, put his never-say-die attitude to use, regained his composure, and trudged onward in true workman like fashion.

The great Bruce Lee once said, “use whatever works, and take it from anywhere you can find it.”

Velasquez calls himself a “chain wrestler,” and whatever that is, it is certainly working well for him.

Against Kongo, Velasquez iron jaw allowed him to mount a comeback effort which included a brilliant display of wrestling and ground skills.

His outstanding demonstration of hammer-fists, elbows from the top, and superior positioning—not to mention Octagon control—were all performed while maintaining relentless pressure and delivering numerous wrestling style take-downs.

The Mexican punished Kongo nonstop en route to a unanimous decision from all three judges at cage-side.

Velasquez is undefeated, a hungry heavyweight who is steadily improving and constantly in search of the next pile of fresh meat.

An explosive UFC heavyweight championship showdown between Velasquez and Lesnar sometime late this year, or early next, would be a great event to be held near the US border.

Possibly the LA Staples Center, where Mexican American fans would be able cheer on their new heavyweight cage fighting sensation.

Until then, either Frank Mir or Shane Carwin may be next in line for Lesnar.

A title shot will be awarded to the winner of their upcoming Mar. 27, UFC 111 meeting; however I wouldn’t bet the farm on either Mir or Carwin being “what the doctor ordered” for the UFC champion.

My prediction is that this hungry young heavyweight wrestling sensation Velasquez knows what Lesnar’s medicine is, and he’ll be the one to deliver it.