Despite having only competed in eight professional bouts in his career thus far, Brock Lesnar is still seeking to improve.
Lesnar, who will make his long anticipated return to the Octagon next weekend at UFC 140, has only fought the best that the heavyweight division has to offer. A former WWE star and collegiate wrestler, Lesnar’s main intention was to take the bout to the canvas and dominate his opponents utilizing ferocious ground-and-pound.
However, the 265-pound Lesnar has reassessed his career since recovering from a second encounter with diverticulitis and he said the only way to remain atop the heavyweight division is to be a more complete fighter than his competition, an essential key that can only contribute to his future success.
“I’ve had plenty of time to train and getting healthy has once again motivated me,” Lesnar told Fightline.com. “This is a sport that you have to evolve in and you have to get better if you’re going to stay on top in this organization.”
Lesnar will headline UFC 141 against arguably the most complete and versatile striker he has faced so far in Alistair Overeem. The Dutchman has accumulated some big victories since transitioning to the heavyweight division a few years ago, perfecting out his skills in Strikeforce and in K-1.
However for Lesnar, he is aware of the competition that lies in the division and he still sees himself hovering around the title picture, but the former UFC heavyweight champion understands the importance of being a more well-rounded fighter.
“Well, we’ve put lots of hours in the Octagon in training,” he said. “Lots of sparring, grappling, lot of jiu-jitsu sessions. It definitely hasn’t been a lack of trying here.
“It’s definitely getting more competitive, so I’ve got to be more competitive.”
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