Published 23:35 IST, September 23rd 2019
Brock Lesnar vs Daniel Cormier: Will there be a UFC fight ever?
Brock Lesnar is an American wrestler who has been a great influence on the WWE universe. Read more about the challenge to Daniel Cormier, after UFC 226 event
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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) President Dana White anunced that Brock Lesnar, who is current WWE Universal Champion, wants to fight against Daniel Cormier, UFC Heavyweight Champion. White also said in an interview that both contenders want match really bad and it would be a good one. clash between Brock Lesnar and Daniel Cormier was first introduced at UFC 226 in July 2018 after Cormier beat Stipe Miocic for title. Lesnar has also pushed Cormier while exchanging words in Octagon. Brock Lesnar has mand to win Universal title at Crown Jewel and has maintained it. UFC's Megan Olivi confirmed that both Lesnar and Cormier want fight and so does UFC.
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Brock Lesnar back with WWE
Brock Lesnar had signed a contract with WWE which will make fight against Daniel Cormier very difficult to happen. However, contract with WWE has already expired after WrestleMania 34. Lesnar has also t competed in UFC since 2016. Daniel Cormier has said that he wants to retire after hitting 40-year mark and if he sticks to his statement, many dream matches won't be possible. Brock had defeated Mark Hunt by a unanimous decision but was later changed to -contest when Lesnar was tested positive for a banned drug, which led to his suspension. He took drug test again and is w eligible to fight whenever he wants. It might be difficult for American wrestler as he has t won a fight inside Octagon since 2010. Fighting former two-division world champion, who has held heavyweight and light heavyweight world championships simultaneously will t be an easy task.
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UFC President Dana White posts a picture with Brock Lesnar on Twitter
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18:17 IST, September 23rd 2019