#1 The X-Factor: Ground and pound
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When it comes to grappling, both fighters have been All-Americans in their careers, and are equally matched. At the same time, on his feet, Cormier might be the more vicious of the two strikers. If he can get Lesnar into a clinch, then the fight might end then and there.
Neither of the two men, are experts in their submission game, only using them on opponents who have already been tired out during the course of their fights. The submissions are not their go-to response for a situation to end a fight.
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While the clinch may be the strong suit of Cormier, Lesnar has two things on his side. His power is indisputable, and if he can use his reach to strike Cormier with a powerful enough blow, that may be it. But, given that in his past he has never really done that, the second advantage might be the move that he uses.
Lesnar's ground and pound ability is among the best of anyone in UFC. He can remove any blocks by his opponent using his strength and then continue to pound on them with vicious blows until they can no longer continue.
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If Lesnar can find a way to get Cormier on the ground, the fight may be over sooner than anyone expected.