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According to ESPN’s Brett Okamoto and Ariel Helwani, Brock Lesnar is not likely returning to UFC.
The long awaited match between Lesnar and UFC Heavyweight Champion Daniel Cormier was expected to happen this year, but according to Helwani, “UFC is moving on”, and the match is likely not happening.
Story coming to https://t.co/tzuIcRazJx shortly from @bokamotoESPN and I: Brock Lesnar’s return is not likely anymore. UFC is moving on. Barring a last-minute Hail Mary, the dream is no more.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) May 1, 2019
Helwani states “barring a last minute Hail Mary, the dream is no more”. According to Bret Okamoto, Dana White states Brock Lesnar is retiring.
What does this mean for Lesnar’s WWE future? Dave Meltzer has reported that Lesnar is scheduled for the up-coming June 7th WWE event in Saudi Arabia.
Dana White: “Brock Lesnar told me he’s done. He’s retiring.”
UFC pivoting interest in Cormier’s next fight to Stipe Miocic rematch. Story coming via myself and @arielhelwani shortly.
— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) May 1, 2019