But little has been talked about Lesnar's history of being bored with his status quo in search of difficult (and keyword: competitive) challenges. Add in the current climate from a business and competition standpoint in both MMA and pro wrestling as a whole, and Lesnar has the potential to become a massive disrupter in every scenario involving where he ends up. If the news felt innocuous in any form upon impact on Monday when Lesnar is 43, has competed in mixed martial arts just once in nine years and still has half of his USADA suspension to serve from failed drug tests related to his last appearance in the Octagon. 6-3-0 (W-L-D) Brock vs Fedor odds: Lesnar favored to beat Emelianenko in Bellator (or UFC) super fight By Jesse Holland Sep 1, 2020, 2:06pm EDT Share this story
Former Fighter By Emelianenko's knockout of Brett Rogers on CBS in 2009, for example, peaked at nearly 6 million viewers, which was similar to CBS numbers put up by Slice. The bigger story revolves around how strategic it would be for industry leaders WWE and UFC to secure his services as a means to block competitors and how those same promotions could instantly be elevated to contenders by his arrival. For as much as the tail-end of Lesnar's career was compromised by his diverticulitis battle, his game never had a chance to evolve much beyond wrestling. Lesnar would grant AEW a level of legitimacy and street cred that a heel-turning Hulk Hogan once did as Hollywood Hogan for WCW in its own battle to compete with -- and at times, overtake -- WWE in the ratings. That's not even taking into account Roman Reigns' recent turn as a possible heel. Not only did the former IWGP heavyweight champion fit Japan's trademark stiff and realistic style very well, his look as a hulking American destroyer is a character that has never gone out of style in that country. One could argue it hasn't been since Coker was the head of Strikeforce that anyone had attempted to compete directly against the UFC. Or he could make his debut within the division with an enormous splash against Lesnar that would be a blockbuster pay-per-view and serve perfectly as the type of opponent, given the size and wrestling pedigree, for Jones to test himself to prove he's comfortable with the big boys. Lesnar is almost more valuable because he's treated as a premium product. Although every Lesnar fight would be an attraction, the UFC doesn't have as many big-name fights available in which a strong case for Lesnar winning remains an option. This remains the best option for Lesnar in that he probably has another full decade in him, if the hunger was still there, to stay in great shape and crush people in scripted battles every few months while remaining wealthy and distant on his giant Canadian farm. Lesnar, 42, transitioned from WWE to MMA and had a total of nine fights inside the octagon, eight of which came during his eight-year career in the UFC. UFC 141 (2011): Loss (Alistair Overeem) -- $400,000 certainly detoured New Japan Pro-Wrestling's initial plans for a North American takeover.
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UFC 87 (2008): Win (Heath Herring) -- $450,000 ($250,000 to show, $200,000 win bonus)
UFC 116 (2010): Win (Shane Carwin) -- $475,000 ($400,000 to show, $75,000 Submission of the Night bonus)
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Although every Lesnar fight would be an attraction, the UFC doesn't have as many big-name fights available in which a strong case for Lesnar winning remains an option. In pro wrestling, meanwhile, Lesnar has quietly drifted away since WWE took its most prestigious title off him at WrestleMania 36 in favor of Drew McIntyre. Brock Lesnar official Sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, breaking news, and more for the Heavyweight fighter from United States. And the former UFC heavyweight champ's pay package continued to increase from his first fight with Frank Mir, in which he pocketed $250,000. It's also not out of the question Lesnar could make a run at the promotion's heavyweight title, currently worn by former light heavyweight champion Ryan Bader, should he look to become the lone fighter to wear the crown in both major promotions.