March - 2015
SCRAPP! FIGHT MAGAZINE
24
The latest rumor and scuttle-
butt on Brock Lesnar is that he
may not be returning to MMA
after all. Let’s just get that out
of the way right now. Con-
cerned about the possibility
of further concussions should
he return to the Octagon, Le-
snar, according to any number
of “inside sources” in addition
to former WWE commentator
Jim Ross, appears to be lean-
ing towards re-signing with
the WWE, where he has a part-
time, sweet heart deal and
reigns as their world champi-
on. Fair enough — Lesnar has
had his share of health issues
over the years, and is entitled
to protect his quality of living
later in life. Though it is sad
news for fight fans.
Sad news for those hoping to
see a second run for the for-
mer UFC heavyweight cham-
pion. Sad news for those who
wanted to see him in a rubber
match with Frank Mir, or up
against an Alistair Overeem no
longer chemically enhanced
(we hope). Sad news even for
those who despise the man
and only wanted to see him
fail.
Most of all, however, it’s disap-
pointing news, if true, for the
UFC’s pocketbook. In the wake
of the Anderson Silva drug test,
and a horrible 2014 in terms
of PPV viewership, a return to
HUGE BUSINESS:
EXAMINING THE BROCK LESNAR EFFECT
Article By: Jay Anderson
(Esther Lin/MMAFighting)
