I think its plain for all to see now that Brock was washed up even before the Cain fight. All the verbal he came out with was just a way to see if he could get himself to believe he was still able to fight and it was clear that he has no self belief left - once that goes youre easy pickings for anyone. I think he took the fight knowing he would lose and had already planned to retire as he offered absolutely nothing in terms of offence, and i think he had genuine opportunities to take the fight to the mat but psyched himself out of it.
Hell of a shame to see him go out this way, i am a genuine fan of his and was gutted to see him humbled so easily. But he's 34, has financial stability and can now get on with whatever he wants to in life be it wrestling, acting etc. Like it or not he was champion and has left his mark in the sport.
I still cant buy into the Overeem hype - not sure why - but he and JDS make a MUCH better matchup that JDS & Brock. He is an excellent fighter though but we'll see with time how he is remembered in UFC.