Brock Lesnar to work Velasquez vs. JDS fight as FOX analyst
Posted on November 9, 2011, 07:59 PM by Trent Reinsmith
One word that’s often used to describe Brock Lesnar is recluse. The fact of the matter is that Lesnar is not a recluse; he’s just a guy that’s found comfort in familiar surroundings and people. If he truly were a recluse he wouldn’t be attending the UFC on FOX event on Saturday night and he surely wouldn’t be joining the broadcast team that will analyze the main event between Cain Velasquez and Junior dos Santos.
UFC President Dana White, speaking on a media conference call on Wednesday said, “This is focused on the heavyweights and the heavyweight championship fight on Saturday night between Cain Velasquez and Junior dos Santos. We're going to be talking about Alistair Overeem and Brock Lesnar. Overeem will be there, and Brock Lesnar is actually going to be one of the analysts on the show, breaking down the fight. He [defended the title] against Cain Velasquez, and he was supposed to fight Junior dos Santos, so his opinion is interesting.” – for more see Sherdog.com.
Lesnar is the last fighter to face Cain Velasquez, losing his UFC heavyweight title to Velasquez via TKO on October 23 of last year. Following that bout he coached opposite dos Santos on season 13 of The Ultimate Fighter. Lesnar was scheduled to meet dos Santos at the conclusion of the season, but he was knocked out of commission by a second bout of diverticulitis, which required surgery.
Lesnar has recovered from that surgery and is scheduled to meet Alistair Overeem at UFC 141, which will take place on December 30.
Further Reading: Velasquez and dos Santos Head to Head: Who will win in Anaheim?
Photo: UFC fighter Brock Lesnar during a portrait session before UFC 116 on June 30, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Francis Specker
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Damn! He lost a lot of weight! I don't even think he has the size advantage on Overeem anymore.
Rogan: "WOW! What a great shot . . .I want to bring that back up again on our screen from an angle just behind his head, right before he took that shot . . . what a devastating hook!"
Thud heard . . .
Lesner: Still flinching amd whincing . . .'uh, man . . . sorry . . . can you bring that back again. I accidently fell out of my chair during the replay."
some odd choices going on with this whole fox deal, rogan already ****ed up under pressure presenting that rubbish show on fx, lets hope they dont start asking lesnar to talk us through it if its a jits match
Rogan has commentaed live infront of 50K+ fans around him and 1.5M have watched and listened to his commentary on the TV.
He hosted Fear Factor and was confident enough to throw about a guy on the show who was giving him crap, plus the show was super successful.
He also has a person podcast where he talks abotu his deepest fears, his dreams and all of his thoughts and even his drug taking.
He was a national champion in Tae-Kwon-Do and competed at a high level against men much older than him for many yeats.
I have a feeling Joe Rogan doesn't crack under pressure.
Joe Rogan is at his best when he's allowed to just be Joe Rogan. He can riff and go off the cuff with the best of them. Give him a script though, and he is stilted and wooden. Remember his stint on the Man Show and that sitcom News Radio? He was terrible in both. But set him in front of two guys beating the crap out of each other and he'll break it down with a running commentary without notes.
Cue Lesnar haters spewing some nonsense about Brock being MMA illiterate. He won the title, he trains everyday, he's a pro mma fighter. I'm sure he'll do great.
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Wow, you were certainly amused. Are you ok. Wish I could have heard you laughing for real. I cannot resist a good laugh. LOL just wouldn't do for this reaction. Cracked me up! :o)
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for F*%K sake, somebody please punch this douche in the face....repeatedly....
to be honest i would rather it be brock, he has fought cain and is atleast a top contender for the title. rather that than some gimp who isnt even a fighter.
MereDictum just shut the **** up you're not funny at all that's why were WEAK dumbass. And really Ryan was it really that funny. How old are you again
I just sharped you out of pity.
23...why you trying to hit on me? Taken man sorry ;) and yes it was that funny. I don't get the age question do things stop being funny after a certain age?? Omg!!
Dude lesnars a tool, he uses his size and weight to overpower people and rabbit punch the hell outta people. Cain exposed him, cain didn't get overwhelmed with his size or weight and actually hit him. I get it the ufc knows brock has his wwe experience and know how to entertain the fans. Especially since there's gonna be a new fan base withe fox deal. And he can sell his next execution...I mean fight
For the experienced MMA fan, there may be better choices for an analyst but from a marketing point of view of trying to make MMA mainstream, it's quite clever.
Lesnar will bring in a lot of casual or new fans who don't know much about Junior or Cain. He could be fighting the winner, and he knows his wrestling pretty good.
I was as happy as anyone when Cain took the belt from Brock, but since his health problems. Lesnar has sounded a lot more humble and occasionally, even likable. Give him a chance.
Very good point bro
I'm with you Diverticulitis is a VERY painful disease. Give him a chance.
i hate this guy more the the kardashians, when is he just going to go away. Lesner we will always remember you as our generations bob sapp
True, but you have to admit, he makes a good Bob Sapp.
Too bad they can't replace Goldie & Smoe Rogan with Brock & Reem for this bout.
Remember the very first UFC's when they had George Foreman commentating?? "No body likes a choke". My expectation is that Brock is just a little bit better than that.
Well until you can come into the ufc and 3 fights and become the champ, defend your belt twice and not have as much experience as these other guys then you can talk about anybody all you want but since we all know you're not just shut your damn mouth
I'm starting to worry about you- you're gonna stress yourself out here. You like the guy, we get it, but stop overreacting every time someone jokes on the guy. He's a public figure (and an easy target) and people are going to have varying opinions about him . . . most probably are in conflict with your own.
.Forrest Griffin joking about rape? So disappointed in you. Rape is not a joke. Don't offer any weak apologies. Thought you were smarter than that. Just stupid to joke about rape.
"rape" is never a laughing matter... Unless you're raping a clown.
wtf Lesnar knows about MMA?
he only knows wrestling and to throw wild punches!
bring Bas and Rogan