Cyril Gane. Or you actually think Lesnar could come back and be more than just a villain to Jones before he fights for the title? Everything you need to know about UFC 261: Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal 2. Miocic is recovering from his last fight and gearing up to fight Francis Ngannou. "So, yeah if they both wanted to do it, I would it.". Reports surfaced on Monday that Lesnar is currently a free agent after his contract with WWE expired. So, if that happens, I'm in. Why do I have no interest in seeing Lesnar fight, unless it's against the greatest fighter of all time? Thunder Rosa Still Under Combate Americas Contract Until September, Expects To Fight There Again. I just don't find anything entertaining about that. I like game plans. I do think 100 percent, if anything, I would get the Brock Lesnar fight first or be asked first. To me, the idea of Lesnar, an athletic, 285-pound behemoth, coming in and fighting a 230-pound Jones would be incredibly interesting. Damn it, Marc. Jones sensationally called out Lesnar as he prepares to make his mark on the heavyweight division. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. While Brock Lesnar vs Jon Jones is a big-money fight, that won't be the focus since Brock Lesnar seems to be committed to WWE. https://www.espn.com/.../mma-jon-jones-seeks-super-fight-brock-lesnar And that sounds weird, when I say it. What do you see that fight looking like? UFC gets a big fight. 2020-09-03T09:25:00Z The letter F. An envelope. “I … And you say you don't know anything about pro wrestling. Brett: A lion playing with its food. Lesnar equals money. Subscribe to ESPN+ to get exclusive live UFC events, weigh-ins and more; Ariel and the Bad Guy; Dana White's Contender Series; and more exclusive MMA content. But what a story. Well in my mind I know this is gonna happen. But all of this is to say, I'm still with it. However, even if Lesnar were to sign with the UFC, Miocic would not get the fight immediately as he has a challenger in waiting. Realize Lesnar has only fought one time in the last 8 years and is 42 years old. The UFC is a business and Lesnar brings more eyes -- and pay-per-view buys -- than anyone in UFC history, outside of Conor McGregor, Ronda Rousey and Georges St-Pierre. Why on earth do you want to see this man fight again? The man is one of the great entertainers of our time AND he legitimately won the UFC heavyweight title. Because MMA and pro wrestling have the same business model. Jon Jones was seemingly poised to face Brock Lesnar after defeating Daniel Cormier at UFC 214 for the second time. The UFC was a tease. And ultimately, that's what this is, right? PWMania.com Staff - 09/02/2020. who is now a free agent after his WWE contract ended. I like watching the sport at its highest level. And I kind of didn't at UFC 200, either. Jon Jones has called out Stipe Miocic and Brock Lesnar Credit: Getty. DANA WHITE fuelled speculation that Brock Lesnar will fight Jon Jones as he admitted: "I would do it". And by the way, I'm not hating on Lesnar. But what if Jones got to play off Brock Lesnar, engage with him in a news conference, and build his star power before he fights for the heavyweight title? 4. Did you enjoy Lesnar's appearance there? For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Jon Jones has predicted he will beat Brock Lesnar in the Octagon. Because I don't think many people did. If he goes in there and has some good back-and-forth with Lesnar before the fight, and then has fun destroying him in the Octagon (which, actually, if you think about it, Jones has received some criticism as of late because of playing it safe) ... if he were to treat this as a spectacle and beat Lesnar with style, he could see a bigger increase to his brand than he's seen in years. The combat sports world was buzzing upon hearing the news that Lesnar is a free agent.. “The Beast” had been a main part-time attraction with WWE but his merchandising deal had run out so his gear was pulled from WWE Shop. UFC president Dana White said Tuesday night that a fight against Brock Lesnar would be a good way to introduce Jon Jones to the heavyweight division. Jon Jones, who recently vacated the light heavyweight title to move up to heavyweight, put Lesnar on notice. Dana White Comments On Possible Brock Lesnar vs. Jon Jones Fight. • Brock Lesnar Interested In A Fight With Jon Jones, Jones Responds. Snapchat. On the other hand, there isn't a bigger name Jones could face in his heavyweight debut than Lesnar, including champion Stipe Miocic, and Jones already indicated on social media he's all for it. Besides, Lesnar has always been more about his mystique and aura outside the Octagon, not necessarily exciting fights inside of it. Lesnar's free agency is still big news, of course, but it's not as big as it used to be. Dana says Brock would be a "good introduction" to the heavyweight division for Bones pic.twitter.com/tmrtP9feEQ. share and like to make it happen. Executing a perfect game plan? Kurt Angle says Brock Lesnar wants to fight Jon Jones. I know nothing about the wrestling world.) However, it wasn't a tease just one year after that when Lesnar did show up to fight Hunt at UFC 200. This is a guy who hates to leave his ranch in Saskatchewan and get on planes, yet he flew to L.A. to sit with Dana White at Staples Center. If he does return to the UFC, he's immediately one of the top three draws in the promotion. With regards to … You and I both know Jones should be a heavy favorite. There are a lot of retired athletes out there who would love to play one more game, but it doesn't happen because it's not that interesting. You actually think Lesnar might come back? Ariel Helwani’s MMA show usually features the who’s who of stars in the MMA world. Speaking on The Ariel Helwani Show, Angle said: "I know he said that he's retired. Do you remember UFC 200? Explain yourself. For other inquiries, Contact Us. He said: "If [Jones and Lesnar] both want to fight each other, I'm sure it's a fight the fans want to see and it would be a good introduction for Jones into the heavyweight division. 4. WWE legend Kurt Angle has also insisted that Lesnar is desperate for one last UFC fight against Jones. The Beast Incarnate is a free agent after leaving WWE Credit: Getty. People getting their heads kicked off, brutal knockouts, blood everywhere, triumphant wins, and crushing defeats. 3. That's Brock Lesnar!" I don't think it's out of line to suggest the Mark Hunt that Lesnar fought that night wasn't exactly in his prime. People will absolutely still pay to see him fight. Invalid Date, BROCK LESNAR'S dream fight against Jon Jones could finally materialise after the WWE star became a free agent. Bellator's light heavyweight tournament keeps former champ Ryan Bader motivated at 205. I'm definitely not debating that. Sure, the victory was later overturned to a no-contest due to a Lesnar positive drug test. The answer is because that would actually mean something. I didn't know that." https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/12559001/lesnar-fight-jones-ufc-white Commenting is currently disabled on this article. But I'll defer to you on that, because you know more about the wrestling world than I do (Nothing. Invalid Date, JON JONES has seemingly called out Brock Lesnar and Stipe Miocic as he prepares to move up to UFC’s heavyweight division. I love MMA. Anything else -- well, I'm still in because it's my job, but I don't see the appeal in it. Brock Lesnar Allegedly Wants A Jon Jones Fight. Would you disagree? It … A stylized bird with an open mouth, tweeting. September 1, 2020 The opening betting odds have been released for potential heavyweight matchups between Brock Lesnar versus Jon Jones and Fedor Emelianenko. And I guess a good way for us to start this conversation is for you to tell me ... Why? A fight having two of the most talented and gifted individuals can blow up the entire arena. But there could be that Mayweather vs. McGregor effect where people buy into Lesnar, the bigger, stronger man, taking out Jones due to sheer size and strength. Brett: Well, yeah, of course. UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Sakai Brett: Yes. But would it be? Normally, I would say that's fun. And in a weird way, it does make sense for everyone. It indicates the ability to send an email. But the former heavyweight champion's win was later overturned to a no-contest after he failed a drugs test. We've seen Lesnar use the idea of an MMA return to get paid more in wrestling, which I'm guessing is happening here. View our online Press Pack. A ghost. That alone is worth something in combat sports, but man, I don't get it this time. September 3, 2020 2:37 PM 2 min read. The 33-year-old relinquished his light-heavyweight title last month in order to make the move up. I've heard from several people who know him that he wants the Jones fight. Brock Lesnar has been the talk of the combat sporting world for the past couple of days since it was reported he is a free agent. I'm sold. Brock Lesnar has been challenged by Jon Jones and a UFC welterweight ahead of his rumored return in UFC. And I know it's not entertaining because I watched it! Marc: I do get your perspective. Alistair Overeem, who is attempting to make a final push at the heavyweight crown at 40 years old, will face Augusto Sakai. Brett: Yeah, and I will say this about the whole thing: If Lesnar comes back to MMA -- which, right now seems doubtful to me (although not impossible) -- the ONLY fight I would have the slightest interest in seeing him in is against Jon Jones. Lesnar gets a ton of money (presumably) and a chance to shock the world, if the competitive side of him truly wants that. Andreas Hale twitter . 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He's good at making people believe. • ESPN+, 7 p.m. Jon Jones' move up to heavyweight already captured the imagintion of the MMA world, but picture that debut being against Brock Lesnar, and the spectacle couldn't get much bigger. To answer your question, I do remember UFC 200 quite vividly. But I don't see it happening anytime soon. Brett: Well, Marc, I know you have some interest in seeing Lesnar fight again ... because you tweeted as much a few weeks ago before we even knew he was close to free agency. An image of a chain link. And how did Lesnar win? Jon Jones vs. Brock Lesnar superfight in the making. However, Jon Jones was suspended for a failed drug test and that fight fell through. The 43-year-old - who last fought in 2016 - is yet to sign a new WWE deal. The letter "P" styled to look like a thumbtack pin. A Jon Jones vs. Brock Lesnar super-fight could happen in the UFC if both fighters wanted it, Dana White said. Alan Dawson. 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