Besides, it seems as if the professional wrestling company is keen on announcing Lesnar’s SummerSlam opponent before “The Beast” steps into the octagon to face Mark Hunt in his upcoming fight at UFC 200.
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After Conor McGregor’s refusal to uphold his rematch against Nate Diaz, Lesnar’s return was all the more welcome – with his pay-per-view clout (he claimed 1.6 million buys at UFC 100) seemingly making up for the loss of McGregor (who claimed 1.5 million at UFC 196).
With all the turmoil that has surrounded UFC 200 this week, the one constant has been Lesnar’s bemused indifference. His next match is against Randy Orton at SummerSlam in August.
Brock Lesnar will be returning inside the Octagon after a five-year absence on Saturday, July 9 at UFC 200 against the hard-hitting Mark Hunt. He has previously written about film for Bloody Disgusting, We Got This Covered, What Culture, and The Celebrity Cafe.
“It’s been a long time since Brock fought, but I’m willing to play punch face with anyone”, the 42-year-old New Zealander said. “That really boils down to it. Vince giving me the nod to be able to do this, I have great respect for the man and I think he has a greater respect for Brock Lesnar after I walked out in 2004 and went on to become UFC heavyweight champion”. Whether Lesnar climbs on top of Hunt and throws him on floor or Hunt neatly snatches Lesnar’s legs on feet, everything will be interesting to watch.
“I believe I was meant to be a fighter, an entertainer and absolutely it’s one of those things for me, I want to get back in”, Lesnar said.
“It’s maybe a teaser”, Lesnar said at a press conference on Wednesday.
This might not just be a special appearance for Brock Lesnar. “I’m sitting here at UFC 200 soaking it all in”.
‘My prediction is… I’m just going to win.
However, there’s a problem: It looks like Lesnar’s hands have grown even more over the years. It will be followed by the UFC light-heavyweight title fight between Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones.
I for one don’t know the answer because I feel there is no right or wrong answer.
The bout will be only the second time the two competitors have met in the squared circle with Lesnar previously besting The Apex Predator back in 2002 when they were both WWE rookies.
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“When I flew in, I’ve been taking it all in”, Lesnar said. I’m preparing to not take one of those shots.
