Brock Lesnar News

Russell Ess - July 1, 2016

Daniel Cormier, Jon Jones, Brock Lesnar and Mark Hunt were a part of a UFC 200 media conference call on Thursday and things got heated as usual between Cormier and Jones.

Russell Ess - July 1, 2016

WWE superstar Brock Lesnar is set to return to the UFC Octagon at UFC 200 against the dangerous striker Mark Hunt. Lesnar, a former UFC heavyweight champion will be bringing a big following over from the WWE with fans looking to see if “The Beast” still has what it takes to compete with a high level mixed martial artist on July 9.

bjpenndotcom - June 30, 2016

Since it was announced that Brock Lesnar had missed 3 of 4 USADA random drug testing cycles given the fact that his UFC 200 fight with Mark Hunt wasn’t announced until June 4th, many fans have accused Lesnar of using PEDs. USADA likely was suspicious of the situation as well, which prompted them to apparently test Lesnar 5 times in the span of one week.

Russell Ess - June 29, 2016

Musician and producer Travis Barker is a big UFC fan and one of the guys from TMZ just made a bet with the drummer from Blink-182 that has some permanency on it.

bjpenndotcom - June 24, 2016

In the co-main event of UFC 200, former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar will make his highly anticipated return to MMA after nearly 5 years to fight Mark Hunt in a highly anticipated matchup. Given Lesnar’s background as a division 1 All American wrestler, it isn’t a secret that he will look to take the fight to the ground. Mark Hunt on the other hand, an experienced kickboxer, has arguably the most lethal punching power in combat sports.

Russell Ess - June 24, 2016

https://youtu.be/j7HAfSC-Qa8 Brock Lesnar has always been touted for his freakish athletic abilities.

Russell Ess - June 20, 2016

Former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar is set to return to the UFC Octagon once again at UFC 200 in July as he will take on the heavyweight knockout specialist Mark Hunt. Lesnar’s return was questioned by many after it became known that he was given an exemption from the UFC for the standard four months of random drug testing done by the U.S. Anti-Doping Association (USADA). Lesnar is not totally exempt from USADA’s testing, but the time frame of his testing was shortened with his individual case.

Russell Ess - June 20, 2016

Former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar is set to return to the Octagon at UFC 200. The WWE superstar will face the devastating striker Mark Hunt in a heavyweight match that will surely attract a lot of viewers for the significant UFC event. Lesnar’s BJJ coach, Rodrigo “Comprido” Medeiros spoke with MMA Fighting recently on their training and what is in store for the matchup of styles.

Russell Ess - June 17, 2016

Former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar returns to the Octagon in July’s UFC 200 event as he takes on the knockout specialist Mark Hunt. The WWE star reportedly will be allowed to walk out to the Octagon to his WWE entrance music.

bjpenndotcom - June 17, 2016

The new blue belt! @BrockLesnar promoted by @compridobjj @ufc pic.twitter.com/qNcZ6ioAgs — Ana Hissa (@AnaHissa) June 16, 2016

Russell Ess - June 16, 2016

Former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar has not fought in the UFC since December 2011. With his much-anticipated return to the Octagon next month at UFC 200, Lesnar will face the devastating striker in Mark Hunt and admitted to ESPN in a recent interview that he will have some ring rust.

Russell Ess - June 14, 2016

Former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar isn’t out to prove anything to anyone else but himself when he steps foot back into the Octagon at UFC 200.

bjpenndotcom - June 14, 2016

During the UFC 199 broadcast, it was revealed that Brock Lesnar would be returning to the Octagon at UFC 200 to fight an opponent who had yet to be named. In the following days, it was revealed that Lesnar would be fighting none other than fan-favorite heavyweight Mark Hunt. Prior to the announcement of him fighting on the card, Lesnar actually sent UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier, who headlines the event, an early Christmas present.

Russell Ess - June 13, 2016

Brock Lesnar is set to return to the Octagon at UFC 200 against Mark Hunt. Lesnar signed a contract with the UFC to fight at UFC 200 and has bypassed three of four months of random drug testing done by the U.S. Anit-Doping Association (USADA) due to an exemption from the UFC and a lot of people are raising an eyebrow on the situation.

Chris Taylor - June 12, 2016

During last weekend’s UFC 199 event in Los Angeles, UFC officials announced that former heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar would be returning the octagon to fight on July’s stacked UFC 200 card. On Monday morning, Lesnar appeared on ESPN where he announced that he would be fighting heavyweight slugger Mark Hunt in his return to the UFC on July 9 in Las Vegas.

bjpenndotcom - June 11, 2016

https://youtu.be/TubJH4IMl54 Ahead of Brock Lesnar’s return to the Octagon in less than a month at UFC 200 after nearly 5 years away from the Octagon, take a look back at Lesnar’s UFC 100 rematch against Frank Mir.

bjpenndotcom - June 9, 2016

https://youtu.be/DzeXuS2ET7M On July 9th, former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar will make his highly anticipated return to the Octagon nearly 5 years following his last fight, in which he was TKOd by Alistair Overeem after returning from his bout with Diverticulitis.

bjpenndotcom - June 9, 2016

While Nate Diaz vs. Conor McGregor II was initially slated to headline UFC 200 on July 9th, McGregor was pulled from the event after refusing to fulfill his media obligations. To make up for the change, the UFC booked Jon Jones vs. Daniel Cormier II and Brock Lesnar vs. Mark Hunt for the main event and co-main event. Recently, McGregor has been broken numerous UFC records, which has garnered numerous comparisons to Lesnar. Ahead of his return to the Octagon after nearly 5 years away, Lesnar was asked about the comparison during an ESPN appearance: