Author: Jordy McElroy

Brock Lesnar Says He’s Willing to Return for ‘One More Match’ in WWE

WWE fans may not have seen the last of Brock Lesnar.In an interview with ESPN’s Jon Robinson, the former UFC heavyweight champion talked about the possibility of pulling out the old pro-wrestling tights and stepping back into the squared circle.”I thin…

WWE fans may not have seen the last of Brock Lesnar.

In an interview with ESPN’s Jon Robinson, the former UFC heavyweight champion talked about the possibility of pulling out the old pro-wrestling tights and stepping back into the squared circle.

“I think I will. I think under the right circumstances I will. I think if Vince McMahon and I were able to sit down at the same dinner table and break some bread that we could come up with some kind of game plan,” Lesnar replied when asked if he would return to the WWE for one more match.

Lesnar departed from the WWE in 2004 to pursue a career in professional football. He got the opportunity to try out for the Minnesota Vikings, but the team ended up cutting him towards the end of the preseason.

After getting cut, Lesnar returned to the world of professional wrestling in Japan. This stint lasted for about a year before Lesnar’s thirst for real competition caught up to him.

Leaning on his wrestling background, Lesnar decided to enter the world of MMA. With his freakish size and NCAA Division I Wrestling Title, Lesnar ascended to the top of the heavyweight ranks, defeating MMA legend Randy Couture in November 2008 for the UFC title.

“At the end of the day, I’m an ultimate fighter. That’s who I am and that’s who I’ll always be. I was an entertainer, but at the end of the day, I’m still as real as it gets. I think a lot of things have to fall in the right places for something like that to happen,” said Lesnar.

WWE fans will get a chance to play as Lesnar in the upcoming “WWE 12” video game.

As for MMA fans, the former champion is scheduled to make his octagon return in a blockbuster fight against former Strikeforce heavyweight champion Alistair Overeem on Dec. 30 at UFC 141.

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Dana White: I Value Guys Who Come in and Actually Fight

UFC president Dana White had plenty of memorable things to say about UFC 136 last night. From Frankie Edgar being the number 2 P4P fighter in the world, to almost confirming Chael Sonnen will be facing Anderson Silva next, White had plenty to say at th…

UFC president Dana White had plenty of memorable things to say about UFC 136 last night.

From Frankie Edgar being the number 2 P4P fighter in the world, to almost confirming Chael Sonnen will be facing Anderson Silva next, White had plenty to say at the UFC post fight press conference.

One of his more memorable quotes was about “Fight of the Night” winner Leonard Garcia.

Garcia along with Nam Phan put on a memorable slugfest that made the Houston, Texas crowd happy.

Although Garcia couldn’t pick up the win in his home state, he should hang his head high knowing that White was pleased with his performance.

“You know that’s what I put the most value on,” White told MMAjunkie.com. “I value guys who come in and actually fight. Yes, you’ve got to win, and you have to have so many wins, but guys that come and bring it, we respect, and we like them.”

Garcia, who 1-3 in his last four fights could arguably be 0-4 after winning a controversial split decision against Phan last year. White confirmed that Garcia would not be getting cut anytime soon despite this.

“I don’t make those decisions  right now. You guys love to ask me those questions at the press conference.” White said.  “ But after that fight, seriously, I want everybody to raise their hands that wants me to kick out Leonard Garcia after tonight. Thank you. Next question.”

Phan was able to get the better of Garcia once again with his technical striking. But Garcia was able to drop Phan in the third round, nearly stealing the fight once again.

Phan is one of the most fan friendly fighters in the UFC. But if he is unable to pick up a win he could very easily be cut.

Joe Lauzon Makes Short Work of Title Contender Melvin Guillard

Frankie Edgar finally got the monkey off of his back and picked up a win over rival Gray Maynard. With Maynard out the way, Edgar must now wait on the UFC to decide who will be his next challenger. UFC 136 featured two other lightweight bouts that Edga…

Frankie Edgar finally got the monkey off of his back and picked up a win over rival Gray Maynard.

With Maynard out the way, Edgar must now wait on the UFC to decide who will be his next challenger.

UFC 136 featured two other lightweight bouts that Edgar should have paid close attention to.

In the first lightweight bout of the night, former WEC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis out wrestled Jeremy Stephens earning a split decision victory.

Joe Lauzon earned a more impressive victory in the second lightweight match up of the night against Melvin Guillard.

Lauzon only needed 47 seconds to dispose of Guillard. The win not only earned Lauzon Submission of the Night honors, but moves him up the rankings of the lightweight division.

Lauzon, who is known for his submissions, was happy with his performance.

 “It was good to beat him, it was so much better to beat him the way he did.” Lauzon told MMAFighting.com. “I’m just happy that one, I dropped him, and two, I finished him quick.”

With his win over Guillard, Lauzon proved that he could be a dangerous fight for anybody in the 155 pound division.

Although Lauzon would love to make a run for Edgar’s title, it will be up to the UFC to determine where he goes from here.

“I don’t call people out. Bad things happen.” 

Kenny Florian Undecided on Future Fighting, Weighs Other Options

Unlike the clichéd saying, the third time wasn’t the charm for top featherweight contender Kenny Florian.At UFC 136, Florian lost a unanimous decision to UFC champion Jose Aldo. The 48-46 scorecards told the story of a tightly-contested bout tha…

Unlike the clichéd saying, the third time wasn’t the charm for top featherweight contender Kenny Florian.

At UFC 136, Florian lost a unanimous decision to UFC champion Jose Aldo. The 48-46 scorecards told the story of a tightly-contested bout that relied on octagon control versus damage and shots landed.

Aldo, who is still considered a top three pound-for-pound fighter in some rankings, seemed to find his rhythm as the fight wore on.

He was able to outpoint Florian in the standup exchanges and defend a multitude of takedown attempts.

“Obviously, I’m disappointed,” said Florian. “I fought very hard. I trained extremely hard. I wasn’t successful. That’s it.”

At 35 years of age, Florian has contended for three UFC titles.

He lost a unanimous decision to Sean Sherk in his first title shot at UFC 64 back in October 2006.

His next opportunity came against BJ Penn in August 2009 at UFC 101, where he was dominated throughout and stopped in the fourth round by a rear naked choke.

After yet another heartbreaking loss, the future is unclear for Florian at this point.

Will he stay at 145-pounds, or will he move back to lightweight? Is bantamweight a possibility? Could retirement be in the plans?

“The thing about Kenny is he’s smart. He’s talented. He’s got other options. He’s got things going on outside of fighting, too. It’s just one of those things he needs to sit down and really figure out on his own,” UFC President Dana White said at the post-fight presser.

“I’ve got nothing but respect for him, and Kenny Florian will be with us no matter what.”

Chael Sonnen May Be the Only Middleweight Able to Squash "The Spider"

Anderson Silva walks around with the UFC middleweight champion, but Chael Sonnen believes he’s the true champion.The former middleweight title contender returned in impressive fashion at UFC 136, where he dominated and submitted rising contender Brian …

Anderson Silva walks around with the UFC middleweight champion, but Chael Sonnen believes he’s the true champion.

The former middleweight title contender returned in impressive fashion at UFC 136, where he dominated and submitted rising contender Brian Stann with a second round arm triangle.

Always one to speak his mind, Sonnen had some rather harsh words for Silva after the bout.

“Anderson Silva, you absolutely suck,” Sonnen said in his post-fight interview with UFC commentator Joe Rogan. “Super Bowl weekend…the biggest rematch in the history of the sport. I’m calling you out, Silva. It’s time to up the stakes. I beat you, you leave the division. I lose, I will leave the UFC forever.”

While other challengers like Dan Henderson and Vitor Belfort seek another shot at Silva, Sonnen may have the best chance out of any fighter at 185-pounds of dethroning the pound-for-pound king.

Silva has always struggled against strong wrestlers with suffocating top control. While Sonnen saw the most success in his near routing of Silva at UFC 117, Henderson had his moments early out against Silva at UFC 82.

Sonnen differed from Henderson in his ability to stick to his grappling strengths and make Silva uncomfortable.

People may laugh at some of Sonnen’s remark, but they shouldn’t underestimate his ability to get the job done. Stylistically, it doesn’t get any tougher at middleweight for Silva than Sonnen.

If this is the fight UFC President Dana White goes with, Silva and his camp will have to make some major adjustments. Silva may have defeated Sonnen at UFC 117, but it was far from a competitive bout.

Sonnen pushed the action and had his way with Silva for four and a half rounds.

The world had better get ready. Uncle Chael is coming for “his” middleweight title.

Chael Sonnen Claims He Is the "True" Middleweight Champion and Anderson Silva Won’t Fight Him

He’s Back!Chael Sonnen made a huge impact last night at UFC 136. After defeating All American Brian Stann with an arm triangle, Sonnen sent out an open challenge to UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva. Sonnen told MMAweekly that he is the “t…

He’s Back!

Chael Sonnen made a huge impact last night at UFC 136.

After defeating All American Brian Stann with an arm triangle, Sonnen sent out an open challenge to UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva.

Sonnen told MMAweekly that he is the “true champion, linear champion, people’s champion, and the best damn middleweight there’s ever been!”

In their first fight Sonnen dominated Silva for nearly the entire fight until he got caught in a triangle/armbar.

To this day Sonnen has claimed he beat up Silva and is the “true champion”.

Sonnen also believes that Silva will try to duck the fight.

“I understand what his skill set is, I understand that he’s got what I want.” Sonnen said.  “I’m not crazy. I get it that he’s a good skilled guy. At the same time he’s a chicken, he’s a coward and he won’t fight me.”

If the UFC middleweight title is not enough, Sonnen raised the stakes after his match with Stann.

If Sonnen wins his rematch with Silva, Silva has to leave the middleweight division. If Silva wins though, Sonnen will leave the UFC forever.

Neither a match up nor the terms for the match have been announced as of yet. But it’s pretty much going to happen.

Sonnen is the only man to even come close to defeating Silva inside the Octagon. Had Sonnen not have gotten caught in a triangle choke, he could have very well had won against Silva.

Only time will tell if the rematch or the bet actually takes place. It will be a must see match up if it indeed does take place.