Brock Lesnar’s camp took issue with Alistair Overeem’s training
One of the many sub-stories to last night’s UFC 141 headliner between Alistair Overeem and Brock Lesnar involves the victorious Dutchman’s training practices leading up to the bout. As many may remember, Overeem originally landed at Xtreme Couture after parting ways with Golden Glory’s gym. While his mother’s health-related forced him to return to Holland, it now appears the hard-hitting Dutchman... [Read More...]
Brock Lesnar: “When that cage door gets locked, the beast within Brock Lesnar will come out.”
Brock Lesnar and Alistair Overeem have each won titles in their respective companies, with Lesnar being a former UFC heavyweight champ and Overeem having held gold in Strikeforce, DREAM, and K-1. Now, when the two massive heavyweights step inside the Octagon on Friday night in the main event of UFC 141, fireworks will be expected and for good reason given their respective talents. The winner of Lesnar-Overeem... [Read More...]
Brock Lesnar inks deal with Everlast
Former UFC heavyweight champ Brock Lesnar continues to be a force both inside and outside of the Octagon. With a #1 contender match on the horizon against Alistair Overeem, Lesnar’s pockets just got a little fatter. Lesnar, a former WWE superstar, has signed an exclusive contract with Everlast to promote combat sports equipment. Lesnar’s next fight will be Friday, December 30 against Overeem... [Read More...]
Brock Lesnar says Alistair Overeem is coming into HIS house at UFC 141
In a little over two weeks, one of the biggest heavyweight battles in MMA – literally – will take place when Brock Lesnar and Alistair Overeem collide in the main event of UFC 141. The show is set for Friday, December 30 rather than on Saturday due to New Year’s Eve and will emanate from Las Vegas. Adding even more intrigue to the headliner, the winner will earn a title shot against... [Read More...]
Alistair Overeem: “I’m going to rip Brock Lesnar apart…”
Alistair Overeem is considered to be one of the best heavyweights in the world. A champion in K-1 and the former Strikeforce heavyweight title-holder, Overeem finally makes his UFC debut this December when he battles former UFC heavyweight king Brock Lesnar in a fight to determine the next contender for the belt currently held by Junior dos Santos. In his latest blog for YahooSports, Overeem discussed... [Read More...]
Frank Mir feels Brock Lesnar should beat Alistair Overeem easily
Though once heated rivals, the feud between Frank Mir and Brock Lesnar has tapered off over the last few years due to new professional challenges for both, Lesnar’s health-related inactivity, and, as it turns out, the feelings never being all that hard to begin with. Mir recently spoke about Lesnar where he revealed his harsh words for the former UFC heavyweight champ, including his desire to break... [Read More...]
Brock Lesnar vs. Alistair Overeem confirmed for December 30
On December 30, Brock Lesnar returns to the octagon and Alistair Overeem enters the octagon. The best part? They’ll be doing so against each other. The heavyweight showdown is scheduled to be five-rounds and the winner will challenge the winner of Cain Velasquez vs. Junior dos Santos for the UFC heavyweight title in 2012. This news caps off a big week for the heavyweight division that started... [Read More...]
Brock Lesnar says he’s healthy and ready to regain the title
Not only is the octagon headed to Fox, but Brock Lesnar is headed back to the octagon. Out of action since last October, earlier today Lesnar posted a video on YouTube saying, “I feel like a new man. I feel great…healthy, strong – I feel like I used to feel.” After coaching on The Ultimate Fighter 13 and scheduled to fight Junior dos Santos in June in a #1 contenders bout, Lesnar was... [Read More...]
Brock Lesnar’s diverticulitis forces him out UFC 131, replaced by Shane Carwin
The UFC continued to steal headlines this week with another major announcement on the heels of having already expanded fighter insurance to cover injuries sustained outside of the cage. Minutes ago, in a conference call with media, UFC President Dana White dropped a bomb in explaining former UFC heavyweight champ Brock Lesnar‘s diverticulitis had returned and would no longer be able to compete... [Read More...]
5 Oz. MMA Link Club
Welcome back to another ediition of “MMA Link Club”, Five Ounces of Pain‘s weekly smorgasbord of offerings from our brothers and sisters in the MMA community. Enjoy… Brock Lesnar Talks TUF 13 (MMAFighting.com) Catch Up with “The Dean of Mean” (CagePotato.com) Eleven Fights Make the Cut for UFC’s Next Appearance on Versus (Versus.com) More than 40,000 Tickets Expected for UFC... [Read More...]
5 Oz. MMA Link Club
Welcome back to another ediition of “MMA Link Club”, Five Ounces of Pain‘s weekly smorgasbord of offerings from our brothers and sisters in the MMA community. Enjoy… Scott Coker Still Expecting Gina Carano to Fight Again (MMAFighting.com) Anthony Pettis Receiving Honor from City of Milwaukee (HeavyMMA.com) Jacob Volkmann Put on Administrative Leave After Comments About President Obama (CagePotato.com) Brock... [Read More...]
Brock Lesnar and Junior dos Santos serving as TUF 13 coaches
The UFC resolved a number of lingering issues related to the future of their heavyweight division on Tuesday when Dana White announced former divisional title-holder Brock Lesnar and top contender Junior dos Santos would be acting as opposing coaches next season on the Ultimate Fighter. The two are then expected to face each other with the winner earning an opportunity at current champ Cain Velasquez’s... [Read More...]
Grappling with Issues – 12/31/10
Do you think Brock Lesnar is seriously considering retirement from Mixed Martial Arts? Is there any chance Frank Edgar vs. Gray Maynard doesn’t go to decision? What will you remember 2010 for where MMA is concerned? Do you have any resolutions to make related to the sport before the clock strikes midnight? Keyboard warrrrriors….come out to plaaaay-yay! Welcome to the final Grappling with Issues... [Read More...]
Dos Santos: “I’ll give my best, even a little more than that, to take his belt away and bring it to Brazil on my waist.”
Top divisional contender Junior dos Santos sat in attendance at UFC 121 this past weekend and watched Cain Velasquez dismantle then-champ Brock Lesnar in four minutes on his way to becoming the UFC’s new heavyweight title-holder. However, rather than dismiss Lesnar’s skills to cheapen the victory or express a hint of intimidation at Velasquez’s showing, the 26-year old described the bout as “beautiful”.... [Read More...]
Grappling with Issues – 10/15/10
Will Miesha Tate do better against Strikeforce champ Marloes Coenen when they face off in a few months than Sarah Kaufman did this past Saturday night? What UFC 120 match-up looks like a lock for “Fight of the Night” Should Josh Thomson have to win another fight before getting a crack at Gilbert Melendez for a third time? Is John Hathaway a superior, undefeated welterweight prospect when... [Read More...]
5 Oz. MMA Link Club
Welcome back to another edition of “MMA Link Club”, Five Ounces of Pain‘s weekly smorgasbord of work from our brothers and sisters in the MMA community. Enjoy… Michael Bisping Believes his Future Holds a UFC Title In It (MMAFighting.com) Jon Jones is Tired of Facing Wrestlers and Explains Why (MMAConvert.com) The “Cyborgs” Show a Different Side to Fans…Their Back-Side (MiddleEasy.com) Scott... [Read More...]
Brock Lesnar vs. Cain Velasquez headed to “UFC Primetime”
October is synonymous with the giving of sweets so it’s only appropriate the UFC has decided to give Mixed Martial Arts fans a treat of their own. According to the promotion’s weekly Ultimate Insider show, heavyweight champ Brock Lesnar and undefeated top contender Cain Velasquez will allow the “UFC Primetime” cameras to follow their final march towards UFC 121’s headlining bout. The series... [Read More...]
Shane Carwin: ‘They should have played the part where Goldberg was talking about going hunting with Brock.’
It appears Shane Carwin, already viewed by many as one of the classiest individuals in Mixed Martial Arts, has revealed yet another likable characteristic – a self-deprecating sense of humor. The UFC 116 headliner recently took to popular forum The Underground to address his subdued demeanor and monotone delivery while being interviewed, alongside UFC heavyweight champ Brock Lesnar, during last... [Read More...]
Collision Course: Brock Lesnar not satisfied with previous beating dished out to Frank Mir
Finally it’s official, UFC Heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar will be back in Octagon. Following months of inconclusive diagnosis and ailment speculation, Lesnar has experienced a miracle of a recovery. In what once was being labeled as a career ending injury, has now become a brief layoff with immediate intentions of getting back to business. With an expected return by summertime, there is only... [Read More...]
Brock Lesnar experiences a miracle, set for return this Summer
You can call UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar “The Miracle Man” after the massive former NCAA wrestling champion recently announced that he has been given a clean bill of health following an illness that very well could have ended his career in mixed martial arts indefinitely. Lesnar made the announcement alongside UFC President Dana White on this morning’s edition of ESPN Sportscenter. Lesnar... [Read More...]
