Brock Lesnar is back at UFC 200
During the UFC 199 broadcast, the UFC made official the return of Brock Lesnar. Although no opponent has been named, Lesnar will return at UFC 200.
During the UFC 199 broadcast, the UFC made official the return of Brock Lesnar. Although no opponent has been named, Lesnar will return at UFC 200.
Brock Lesnar is returning to the UFC Octagon.
UFC officials announced the professional wrestling superstar and former UFC heavyweight champion will face an undisclosed opponent at UFC 200 on July 9. The news comes despite an announcement by Lesnar in March 2015 that he was “closing the door on MMA.”
Lesnar is still currently under contract with the WWE who tonight released a statement revealing that did give Lesnar permission to return to the UFC for this fight:
It appears his desire to fight again finally got the better of Lesnar because he’s finally ready to return to the Octagon at UFC 200. Following the announcement, WWE released a statement about Lesnar’s future with the promotion.
“Brock Lesnar remains under contract to WWE, however, he has been granted a one-off opportunity to compete at UFC 200,” WWE officials said on Saturday. “Following this milestone event on July 9, Brock will return to WWE for SummerSlam Sunday, August 21, live on WWE Network.”