UPDATE X 3: The UFC announced at UFC 199, that Brock Lesnar WILL return at UFC 200, in a co-main event fight. His opponent is to be determined. Dave Meltzer reports that this is WWE approved, and that Mark Hunt is a possibility for Lesnar’s opponent.
Lesnar official at UFC 200. WWE approved it.
— Dave Meltzer (@davemeltzerWON) June 5, 2016
OH. MY. GOD. #UFC200https://t.co/ffhsOYIRvz
— #UFC199 (@ufc) June 5, 2016
UPDATE x 2: Dana White spoke with ESPN tonight, and has denied reports that Brock Lesnar is returning. He explains that Lesnar’s profile was added to their website due to building a data base of fighters, and WWE lawyers contacted them about the issue. White also said that Lesnar was great for them, but left at the time and is doing great in WWE.
UPDATE: Front Row Bryan has posted more on the story, noting that Lesnar held up Vince prior to WrestleMania and the UFC option was part of their compromise. Lesnar’s opponent is scheduled to be announced Monday on ESPN…
Rumor– Brock fighting at UFC 200 would -not- mean the end of his relationship with WWE.
— FrontRowBrian (@FrontRowBrian) June 5, 2016
Rumor. Continued. Brock was holding Vince up for money (again) prior to Mania this year. UFC option was part of the compromise.
— FrontRowBrian (@FrontRowBrian) June 5, 2016
1more thing on Brock. Best I know his opponent will not be revealed in the promo video for UFC 200 tonight. That will happen Monday on ESPN
— FrontRowBrian (@FrontRowBrian) June 5, 2016
ORIGINAL: According to MMAFighting.com, multiple sources have stated that the UFC is in serious talks with former heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar to have him fight at UFC 200 on July 9 in Las Vegas. Talks are reportedly going well, but there is no news on a possible opponent.
MMA reporter Front Row Bryan adds the following, noting that the news will announced tonight and that Lesnar had a UFC option built into his WWE contract…
Rumor– a video hyping Brock Lesnar's return to UFC will air during UFC 199 PPV. Brock had a UFC option in WWE deal redrawn prior to Mania
— FrontRowBrian (@FrontRowBrian) June 5, 2016
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