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Post by DTP. on Dec 27, 2010 19:39:21 GMT -5
SOURCE: www.fightline.com/fl/news/2010/1227/535022/brock-lesnar/Yahoo! Sports and Wrestling Observer contributor Dave Meltzer recently reported during his radio show that former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar may not be long for the sport of MMA. (Props to The Underground) According to Meltzer, Lesnar has been reconsidering his MMA career following the first round TKO loss he endured at the hands of Cain Velasquez this past October. Prior to that bout, Lesnar was manhandled by Shane Carwin throughout the first round before turning the tide against his winded opponent and earning a submission victory in the second frame. Several rumors have swirled since Lesnar posted the loss to Velasquez and most of them stem from an awkward interaction the former WWE superstar had with professional wrestler "The Undertaker" immediately following that loss which was caught on tape while "The Undertaker" was giving an interview to MMAFighting.com's Ariel Helwani. It seemed as though "The Undertaker" was trying to initiate an altercation with Lesnar, and it was later rumored that the two were planning to drum up interest for a future wrestling match under the WWE banner. Meltzer reports that Lesnar, who returned this year from over a year-long layoff which was forced after he endured a life-threatening bout with diverticulitis, has lost all motivation to compete in MMA and has not spoken with UFC President Dana White or anyone involved with Zuffa, LLC. since his loss to Velasquez. According to Meltzer, Lesnar has not returned to the gym since the loss and is actively looking to compete at the next "WrestleMania" for an easy multi-million dollar payday. Whether or not any of this is true remains unknown, but the notoriously reclusive Lesnar has not issued any statements to the contrary--not that he would if Meltzer's statements were incorrect--and the rumors concerning his desire to return to professional wrestling have persisted since his loss to Velasquez. One thing that could point to the contrary is the fact that a heavily rumored bout between Frank Mir and Brendan Schaub was recently scrapped in favor of a bout between Schaub and Stefan Struve, freeing Mir for a previously rumored The Ultimate Fighter coaching stint opposite Lesnar, which would lead into their rubber match. Lesnar has one fight left on his current UFC contract. Since all of this is born mostly of speculation, add your own two cents. What do you think is in store for Lesnar's future? Sound off in the comments section below. |
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Post by Sonnen on Dec 27, 2010 19:47:09 GMT -5
Stfu Meltzer.
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Post by Jimmy on Dec 27, 2010 19:48:06 GMT -5
Lesnar did get thrashed by Carwin and Velasquez, but those were learning experiences and his raw talent and potential still hasn't been fully tapped. I think it would be a shame if he gave up UFC that easily.
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Post by Sonnen on Dec 27, 2010 19:57:02 GMT -5
If Metlzer isn't full of crap on this one, and Brock gets out of UFC, it's not loss to MMA.
He has a lot of potential due to his lack of experience, but really, he isn't exciting in fights and he doesn't even hype his fights all that well to get interest in them, the only reason the Cain Vs Brock fight got as much hype as it did was because he went and threw some racism in to his promo. - Seriously though, no big loss.
No one talks about a Cain Vs Brock rematch because it will be destruction, no one cares, I'd like to see Cain Vs Carwin, since both battered Brock, be fun to see them go at each other in the standup. The heavyweight division is slowly being established as something worth watching, and loosing Brock won't effect it.
Besides as for me as a UFC viewer, I don't need Brock with my MMA heroes in other weight classes, GSP & Chael Sonnen ftw.
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Post by slappy on Dec 27, 2010 20:03:26 GMT -5
So he loses and now he wants out? How ridiculous.
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Post by Chip on Dec 27, 2010 20:28:55 GMT -5
im sick of brock....he already turned his back once on vince once before, after vince gave him the wrestling world on his back not to mention the horrible half assed WM20 match as a big FU to all the fans...
he should just go retire to the woods of minnesota.
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Post by The UndyTaker on Dec 27, 2010 20:41:28 GMT -5
Seriously, if this IS true, Lesnar should fight one more match, then take all of his money and buy a piece of land in the woods someplace and live like a hermit. He sounds like such a baby.
Lesnar, you are NOT the toughest or smartest fighter alive, and you never will be. Get over yourself and stop believing your own hype.
And if you ever decide to go nuts, kill Meltzer and Dana White.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 27, 2010 20:42:21 GMT -5
If Brock returned to the WWE, I would mark out. But I think he wouldn't be on the best terms with some of the guys like Taker who helped him get over and then he left.
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Post by wccwfan4life on Dec 27, 2010 21:09:11 GMT -5
Lesnar is the biggest ppv draw in the world and has all the talent in the world. One of the few guys i will watch no matter where he goes.
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Post by Lord Ragnarok on Dec 27, 2010 21:14:19 GMT -5
I'll believe it when I see it.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 27, 2010 21:17:26 GMT -5
I'll believe it when I see it. Indeed. |
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Post by thephenomenalone on Dec 27, 2010 21:43:26 GMT -5
PLEASE COME BACK TO WWE BROCK !
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Post by jfinnomore on Dec 27, 2010 21:54:53 GMT -5
haha if this is true Brock is the biggest quitter in history.
quit WWE cause "was too much on his body"
quit NFL cause one team rejected him
quits UFC cause he got destroyed by a superior fighter?
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Post by LtD73 on Dec 27, 2010 22:04:41 GMT -5
Someone needs to interview Heyman, see what the hell is going down
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Post by Mr. MMA on Dec 27, 2010 23:28:41 GMT -5
No he doesn't want to quit UFC he just wants to make an appearance at Wrestlemania
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Post by Byron F'N Saxton Fan on Dec 27, 2010 23:32:51 GMT -5
If Metlzer isn't full of poop on this one, and Brock gets out of UFC, it's not loss to MMA. He has a lot of potential due to his lack of experience, but really, he isn't exciting in fights and he doesn't even hype his fights all that well to get interest in them, the only reason the Cain Vs Brock fight got as much hype as it did was because he went and threw some racism in to his promo. - Seriously though, no big loss. No one talks about a Cain Vs Brock rematch because it will be destruction, no one cares, I'd like to see Cain Vs Carwin, since both battered Brock, be fun to see them go at each other in the standup. The heavyweight division is slowly being established as something worth watching, and loosing Brock won't effect it. Besides as for me as a UFC viewer, I don't need Brock with my MMA heroes in other weight classes, GSP & Chael Sonnen ftw. Tell that to the tens-of-millions that UFC has made since Lesnar has burst on to the scene, not to mention the major increase in mainstream coverage from places like ESPN. Brock is a huge part of MMA and UFC, right now, and while him leaving wouldn't demolish the Sport, it would be a hit and suddenly there will be a few less ESPN Interviews and a few thousand less buys, which is the last thing UFC needs, as it's still fighting certain outlets and Politicians on the brutality-level in it's Sport. Wouldn't mind Lesnar coming back to WWE, but I doubt it materializes, and him leaving UFC is a bit of a head-scratcher for me to begin with, so I won't hold my breath. |
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Post by Sonnen on Dec 27, 2010 23:34:19 GMT -5
If Metlzer isn't full of poop on this one, and Brock gets out of UFC, it's not loss to MMA. He has a lot of potential due to his lack of experience, but really, he isn't exciting in fights and he doesn't even hype his fights all that well to get interest in them, the only reason the Cain Vs Brock fight got as much hype as it did was because he went and threw some racism in to his promo. - Seriously though, no big loss. No one talks about a Cain Vs Brock rematch because it will be destruction, no one cares, I'd like to see Cain Vs Carwin, since both battered Brock, be fun to see them go at each other in the standup. The heavyweight division is slowly being established as something worth watching, and loosing Brock won't effect it. Besides as for me as a UFC viewer, I don't need Brock with my MMA heroes in other weight classes, GSP & Chael Sonnen ftw. Tell that to the tens-of-millions that UFC has made since Lesnar has burst on to the scene, not to mention the major increase in mainstream coverage from places like ESPN. Brock is a huge part of MMA and UFC, right now, and while him leaving wouldn't demolish the Sport, it would be a hit and suddenly there will be a few less ESPN Interviews and a few thousand less buys, which is the last thing UFC needs, as it's still fighting certain outlets and Politicians on the brutality-level in it's Sport. Wouldn't mind Lesnar coming back to WWE, but I doubt it materializes, and him leaving UFC is a bit of a head-scratcher for me to begin with, so I won't hold my breath. Piss off. Tens-of-millions my arse. Also it's going to look a lot more brutal if the good heavyweight fighters keep making Brock Lesnars face look like a mess. Oh! |
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Post by Byron F'N Saxton Fan on Dec 27, 2010 23:39:13 GMT -5
Tell that to the tens-of-millions that UFC has made since Lesnar has burst on to the scene, not to mention the major increase in mainstream coverage from places like ESPN. Brock is a huge part of MMA and UFC, right now, and while him leaving wouldn't demolish the Sport, it would be a hit and suddenly there will be a few less ESPN Interviews and a few thousand less buys, which is the last thing UFC needs, as it's still fighting certain outlets and Politicians on the brutality-level in it's Sport. Wouldn't mind Lesnar coming back to WWE, but I doubt it materializes, and him leaving UFC is a bit of a head-scratcher for me to begin with, so I won't hold my breath. Piss off. What? You don't think the biggest personality in Mixed Martial Arts has generated at least $20 million for UFC? The guy is huge, whether you like it or not. You may not like him personally, and that's fine, but to say he isn't a money-maker for UFC is ludicrous. |
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Post by Sonnen on Dec 27, 2010 23:45:08 GMT -5
I meant piss off in regards to "tens-of-millions that UFC has made since Lesnar has burst on to the scene" as highlighted.
But loosing him isn't going to hurt the UFC, it was growing at a quick pace with out him, it will continue you to do so if he goes, his name value already has lost alot of value in the MMA community. A loss will do that, especially that bad.
Look at Fedor, people already doubt him after that lost. Also I like Lesnar.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 27, 2010 23:56:33 GMT -5
Brock vs Taker at Wrestlemania would be awesome.....just saying.
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