Brock Lesnar Retires From MMA, Re-Signed With WWE

WWE World Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar has extended his stay with the company after penning a new multiyear deal with the Pro-Wrestling brand on Monday.

In an interview with ESPN, the former UFC champion revealed that he and the company came to a conclusion on Monday and he decided to stay with WWE despite reports of his return to UFC after Wrestlemania.

Lesnar’s current deal with the WWE ends at Wrestlemania and reports has it that the fighter was considering going back to UFC after being forced to quit MMA in 2011 due to health reasons.

Brock Lesnar

Lesnar revealed that he had entertained the thought of making a return to UFC stating that he has been training for his eventual return for over two months. However, after consulting with his family and friends, the 37-year-old wrestler has decided to remain with WWE.

Lesnar also stated that he will not be returning to UFC or any MMA circuit in the future stating that he has retired from Mixed Martial Arts.

“I’m officially closing the door on MMA. I re-signed with WWE last night. We came to a conclusion last night. The offer on the table, I just could not refuse,” Lesnar said.

Shehu Bello
Amebosports.com

Is Ronda Rousey the best fighter in Mixed Martial Arts?

One look at Ronda Rousey in glossy Hollywood magazines and it will be difficult to believe that this lady has the capacity to break a man’s leg in four different places with little fuss.

The 28-year-old UFC star is one of Mix Martial Arts biggest stars and she currently stands undefeated since making her debut. In fact, only one of her fights has gone beyond the first round as she is reputed for disposing her opponents with a few minutes.

UFC Star Ronda Rousey in action

In a recent interview, UFC president, Dana White who had earlier vowed to keep women away from the world of MMA stated that he had initial doubt about Rousey’s abilities but admits that she has shown greater technical qualities than most men.

“The thing that’s scary is, Ronda’s still learning. Every time Ronda comes out, she looks better. She came in here as a judo fighter. Well, now she’s becoming a well-rounded fighter,” White said.

“She’s changing the way we look at women. And she’s changing the way women look at themselves, definitely little girls.

When we were growing up, you were told, ‘You little girls play over here and boys play over here.’ Ronda Rousey smashes that whole thing,” he added.

Ronda Rousey

The fighting beauty has featured in two movies that will be released later this year and she was also the lead female star in the Expendables 3. However, Rousey insists are priority is first to be a fighter.

“I always prioritize fighting first. Everything comes from fighting. The only reason Hollywood is interested in me at all is because I fight and I win. So I have to protect that,” Rousey said.

Shehu Bello
Ameboports.com