Brock Lesnar News
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.
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.
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.
Anthony Smith explains why Brock Lesnar vs. Jim Miller is a 50/50 fight
Josh Evanoff - January 10, 2024
UFC light-heavyweight contender Anthony Smith doesn’t sound so hot on a Brock Lesnar return. Over the last few months, there have been murmurs of a return to the octagon for the WWE superstar. Brock Lesnar hasn’t competed since a decision win over Mark Hunt in July 2016. However, that hasn’t stopped fans from speculating that he could return in April, at the historic milestone event, UFC 300.
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.
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.
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.
Chael Sonnen confused by Mark Hunt's UFC 200 lawsuit against Brock Lesnar: "Take one look at him!"
Josh Evanoff - September 29, 2023
Chael Sonnen believes Mark Hunt might’ve had ulterior motives when suing the UFC and Brock Lesnar. Earlier this week, ‘The Super Somoan’ was handed the final loss in his court battle with the UFC. Seven years ago at UFC 200, the saga got rolling as Brock Lesnar handed Mark Hunt a loss. However, as many, including Chael Sonnen, noted in a new YouTube video, the WWE star was handed a USADA waiver to fight that night.
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.
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.
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.
Dana White discusses the possibility of Jon Jones vs. Brock Lesnar: "Brock and I have a great relationship"
Josh Evanoff - March 10, 2023
Don’t expect to see former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar returning to the octagon. Last Saturday night in Las Vegas, Jon Jones, and Ciryl Gane battled for heavyweight gold. The title was left vacant after Francis Ngannou left the promotion in January, and ‘Bones’ wasted no time in his heavyweight debut. In the main event of UFC 285, Jones won the title by first-round submission.
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.
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 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.
John McCarthy discusses how a Brock Lesnar vs Fedor Emelianenko super-fight would have played out: “The results would not have made Dana happy”
Harry Kettle - August 5, 2022
John McCarthy has said that he believes Fedor Emelianenko would’ve beaten Brock Lesnar if the two had fought. For many years now fans have talked about great fights that we never quite got the chance to see. Anderson Silva vs Georges St-Pierre is one, Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Tony Ferguson is another, and one of the other big ones is the heavyweight showdown that never was between Brock Lesnar and Fedor Emelianenko.
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.
Former heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar shuts down the idea of a UFC return: “That door is closed”
Harry Kettle - March 7, 2022
Former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar has shut the door on a potential return to the Octagon in the future. Upon first entering mixed martial arts, Brock Lesnar didn’t waste any time in rising up through the ranks before eventually becoming a champion in the UFC. Dana White and company knew what a special talent he was and while illness prevented us from seeing him at the very top of his game on a consistent basis, he’s still recognised as one of the biggest stars in the history of the sport.