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Former UFC champion Brock Lesnar named in WWE sex trafficking lawsuit

Harry Kettle - January 26, 2024

Former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar has been named in a WWE sex trafficking lawsuit. Yesterday, a bombshell was dropped on the world of professional wrestling. In a report from the Wall Street Journal, it was revealed that former WWE employee Janel Grant had filed a lawsuit that alleged Vince McMahon and John Laurinaitis engaged in sex trafficking activities against her. In addition, the report suggested that McMahon sexually abused and exploited Grant on numerous occasions.

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Dana White

Mark Hunt sends a warning to UFC CEO Dana White and former opponent Brock Lesnar: “Karma is going to sting your ass so hard this year”

Josh Evanoff - January 25, 2024

Former UFC heavyweight contender Mark Hunt is still unhappy with Dana White and Brock Lesnar. ‘The Super Samoan’ recently announced his intention to return to fighting under the BKFC banner. While Mark Hunt hasn’t competed in MMA since a December 2018 loss to Justin Willis, he has been busy in boxing. In November 2022, he handed the previously undefeated Sonny Bill Williams his first career loss by knockout.

Brock Lesnar, Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier

Daniel Cormier reveals conversation with Brock Lesnar after booking UFC 200 return: "Merry Christmas"

Josh Evanoff - January 11, 2024

Daniel Cormier believes UFC 300 could use a Christmas miracle, in the form of Brock Lesnar. Fans are just a few months away from seeing the historic milestone UFC 300 event. As of now, there are various fighters attached, including a title fight between Weili Zhang and Yan Xiaonan. However, there is no current main event, or big attraction slated for the card. Some believe that could come in the form of Brock Lesnar.

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Jim Miller

Jim Miller believes he could "kimura" Brock Lesnar after Anthony Smith says that hypothetical fight is 50-50

Cole Shelton - January 10, 2024

Jim Miller is confident he would beat Brock Lesnar in a potential fight. On Wednesday on the Believe You Me podcast, Anthony Smith and Michael Bisping were talking about Jim Miller and potential UFC 300 opponents. Out of the blue, Lesnar’s name got brought up and Smith claimed that the fight would be 50/50 despite the massive size difference. Smith argued that Miller could catch Lesnar with a submission, but avoiding the power shots on the feet would be questionable.

Michael Bisping, Tom Aspinall
Michael Bisping

Michael Bisping explains why 'crazy' Tom Aspinall vs. Brock Lesnar fight could headline UFC 300

Josh Evanoff - January 9, 2024

UFC commentator Michael Bisping believes that Tom Aspinall vs. Brock Lesnar isn’t as crazy as it sounds. The milestone UFC 300 event is now just a few months away. As of now, there are a slew of matchups announced for the event, including Charles Oliveira vs. Arman Tsarukyan. However, beyond comments from names such as Leon Edwards, there’s no clear champion to headline the card.

Brock Lesnar, Mya Lesnar
UFC

Brock Lesnar's lookalike daughter sets Colorado State's shot put record

Cole Shelton - December 6, 2023

Mya Lesnar, the daughter of former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar set the shot put record at Colorado State. Mya is in her junior season on the track and field team at Colorado State. Recently, Mya Lesnar revealed she broke the school record in indoor shot put while competing at the Mines Alumni Classic, where she finished first in weight throw with a mark of 21.11m last weekend.

Brock Lesnar, Dana White
Dana White

Dana White shoots down rumors of Brock Lesnar or Ronda Rousey fighting at UFC 300: “They’re not coming back”

Harry Kettle - November 9, 2023

UFC president Dana White has dismissed the idea of Brock Lesnar or Ronda Rousey returning in time for UFC 300. In April 2024, the Ultimate Fighting Championship is expected to host its landmark UFC 300 event. The show is set to be one of the biggest in the history of mixed martial arts, and as such, plenty of big stars are likely to appear on the card.

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Payouts for Brock Lesnar’s final two UFC fights revealed

Chris Taylor - November 4, 2023

The UFC payouts for Brock Lesnar’s final two Octagon appearances have been revealed. Lesnar (5-3, 1 no contest MMA) last competed inside of the Octagon in July of 2016 at UFC 200, where he squared off with legendary knockout artist Mark Hunt.

Brock Lesnar and Mark Hunt
Mark Hunt

Mark Hunt loses lawsuit relating to UFC 200 Brock Lesnar steroid accusation

Josh Evanoff - September 26, 2023

Mark Hunt has lost his long-running lawsuit against the UFC, Brock Lesnar, and Dana White. In 2016, ‘The Super Somoan’ stepped up to face the former heavyweight champion at UFC 200. That July, Brock Lesnar scored a unanimous decision win over Mark Hunt and quickly teased a full-time comeback. However, a failed pre-fight drug test put an end to those plans.

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Dana White

Dana White discusses Brock Lesnar's potential return to the UFC: "He looks good, doesn't he?"

Zain Bando - August 29, 2023

Brock Lesnar returning to the UFC for the first time in seven years could happen Although UFC 300 is months away, the buzz is already heating up with potential matchups to headline the mega event. According to Dana White, one name to remember is former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar. Brock Lesnar last competed in July 2016, defeating Mark Hunt before ultimately getting suspended for PEDs, which turned the fight into a no-contest.

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Frank Mir

Frank Mir reveals shockingly low purse for UFC 100 rematch against Brock Lesnar: "It blew my mind"

Josh Evanoff - May 1, 2023

Former heavyweight champion Frank Mir is questioning why he wasn’t paid more in the UFC. The former heavyweight titleholder is currently preparing for his final fight later this year. Mir will headline a card promoted by the United Fight League, the promotion was started last year. The main goal of the company is to help provide fighters with a suitable alternative to the UFC.

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Gilbert Burns calls for opportunity to slap Brock Lesnar after WWE-UFC merger made official: "He cannot push DC like that"

Josh Evanoff - April 5, 2023

UFC welterweight contender Gilbert Burns is ready to get revenge for Daniel Cormier. ‘Durinho’ is slated to return this weekend at UFC 287 against Jorge Masvidal. The bout will be the Brazilian’s first since January when he submitted Neil Magny. Meanwhile, ‘Gamebred’ enters the contest riding a three-fight losing streak with losses to Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington.

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Jon Jones

Jon Jones reveals his “No. 1 dream opponent” ahead of Saturday’s UFC 285 event: “Financially, that would have been massive”

Harry Kettle - March 3, 2023

UFC star Jon Jones has revealed who his number one dream opponent would be in his mixed martial arts career. Throughout the course of his time at the top of MMA, Jon Jones has faced some of the very best in the sport. From Daniel Cormier to Shogun Rua and beyond, his list of fallen foes is pretty impressive.

Brock Lesnar, Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez

Cain Velasquez reflects on "uncomfortable" wrestling match with Brock Lesnar: "It was very different"

Josh Evanoff - December 28, 2022

Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez has opened up on his wrestling match with Brock Lesnar. In October 2010, the two met at UFC 121 with the heavyweight title on the line. For his part, Lesnar was attempting to establish a new record for title defenses, with three. Meanwhile, Velasquez was coming off a knockout win over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira earlier that year.

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Daniel Cormier

Daniel Cormier responds to possibility of wrestling Brock Lesnar in WWE: 'It makes a lot of sense'

Ryan Harkness - October 6, 2022

Daniel Cormier is set to make his WWE debut as a special guest referee on the pro wrestling promotion’s Extreme Rules event on October 8th. That’s led many fans to speculate as to whether this could just be the first of many appearances for ‘DC’ in the squared circle. Cormier has had offers in the past to participate in other angles with wrestlers like former NXT tag team champions the Creed Brothers. But working as a ref for the ‘Fight Pit’ match between Seth Rollins and former UFC fighter Matt Riddle on a high profile card just made sense.

Ronda Rousey, Brock Lesnar
Ronda Rousey

Ronda Rousey shares her thoughts on Brock Lesnar, reveals what surprised her most about ‘The Beast’

Susan Cox - September 13, 2022

Ronda Rousey is sharing her thoughts on Brock Lesnar, revealing what surprised her most about ‘The Beast’. The former UFC women’s bantamweight champion, Rousey, 35, (12-2 MMA) retired from MMA back in 2016 and was the first female fighter inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2018.

Brock Lesnar, Frank Mir
Frank Mir

13 years after rematch, Frank Mir still hunting for Brock Lesnar trilogy fight: "I would be game"

Josh Evanoff - July 12, 2022

Former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir wouldn’t mind facing Brock Lesnar again. The two had one of the most high-profile rivalries in UFC history. Mir and Lesnar first faced off at UFC 81, in the latter’s first UFC appearance. Despite early success, the jiu-jitsu ace wound up catching the pro-wrestler in a submission to secure the victory.

Ronda Rousey

Former UFC champions Ronda Rousey and Brock Lesnar lose at WrestleMania 38

Harry Kettle - April 4, 2022

Ronda Rousey and Brock Lesnar both came up short in defeats to Charlotte Flair and Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 38. While it may not be everyone’s cup of tea, nobody can deny the cultural impact of WrestleMania. The showcase of the immortals is the most important event in the pro wrestling calendar and every single year, WWE attempts to go above and beyond in the name of entertaining the masses.