Report: Brock Lesnar undergoes surgery; Interim title fight in the works
by MMAmania.com on Nov 17, 2009 7:54 PM EST
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UFC Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar today underwent surgery for a minor bacterial infection in his intestinal trac in Bismarck, N.D., according to the Los Angeles Times.
Company President Dana White today visited the 6'3", 280+-pound former professional wrestling star in the hospital, saying via Twitter.com:
"Brock had minor surgery and is feeling better. Not 100 percent sure he is out of the woods but feeling better."
The National Post reports that Lesnar is suffering from a severe case of diverticulitis, "a common digestive disease often found in the large intestine." Surgery is often only required as a last resort to prevent against a potentially life-threatening situation.
In addition, White revealed that he could need additional procedures in the future if for whatever reason the latest one doesn't get him healthy.
Therefore, with his return a complete open-ended mystery at this time, White has decided to coordinate an interim division title to keep things moving while Lesnar recovers.
No potential candidates are known at this time; however, Shane Carwin -- who was supposed to fight Lesnar this weekend and then on Jan. 2 before both dates were scrapped because of the illness -- and Cain Velasquez have to be the current front runners.
Junior dos Santos, Antonio Rodrigo "Minotauro" Nogueira and Frank Mir also have to be under consideration.
Lesnar just recently unified the title when he defeated interim beltkeeper (at the time) Mir via technical knockout at UFC 100 on July 11. He stopped Couture in Nov. 2008 to initially capture the gold.
Stay tuned to MMAmania.com as this developing story continues to take shape.
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Carwin/Velasquez at UFC 111, if 108 is too soon for Carwin’s strained knee. Book it.
And get better, Brock.
"Cowards die many times before their deaths,
The valiant never taste of death but once."
Julius Caesar (II, ii, 32-37)
Agree with Jackson
That’s exactly what I was thinking. Would be nice if it was however ready for 108 as the attempts at main events really havent worked out at all there.
JDS is booked with Gonzaga at 108. He’ll be in the picture with a win there.
"Cowards die many times before their deaths,
The valiant never taste of death but once."
Julius Caesar (II, ii, 32-37)
If anyone wants to see what diverticulitis looks like
they have plenty of colonoscopy videos on youtube that show it up close and personal.
@fjbar75 on twitter...formerly El Mexicutioner
Nah, forget youtube. Adam G has an extensive collection of videos involving things going up guy’s’ colons.
Interestingly enough, they all have “what I’d like to do to BJ” printed on the labels.
"Cowards die many times before their deaths,
The valiant never taste of death but once."
Julius Caesar (II, ii, 32-37)
by Jeremyjackson on Nov 17, 2009 8:23 PM EST up reply actions
Now you tell me
I just got off a 10-day run of avelox for a sinus infection.
I'm kind of a big deal.
Maybe this douchebag will finally be more humble. I’m the last one to wish bad things upon people, and I don’t necessarily believe in karma but…
I read this Brock story on yahoo first and they make him sound like a saint. Just because he’s a big draw and and a big star. Did yahoo write anything about it when Goran Reljic woke up to the sound of a crash and then saved two guys from drowning while trapped inside a car? Thats a hero, not some disrespectful a$$hole with no regard for his fans, his opponents, or even his wife. I know all the Brock fans are going to say this whole thing has been beaten to death by Carwin but that doesn’t make it less true.
btw...
Thank you mania for being objective on this matter
by --utaptout-- on Nov 17, 2009 7:36 PM EST up reply actions
utaptout
Yea, cause its easy to be humble when you have an arena full of idiots who are booing you before you even step into the octogon right?
You make a good point. And had I been there, I would’ve been one of the “idiots” booing him, because I detest him. But I also would have been booing Mir, because I detest him as well.
I say Carwin vs. Nog or Velazquez. Although I wouldn’t mind seeing Mir get his face smashed in by Carwin, but Mir is coming off a loss. Tricky situation. How about this:
-Carwin vs. Cane for the interim belt
I’d love to see Carwins size vs. Cane’s ridiculous pace. If Carwin can avoid the TD, Cane’s getting KO’d, or taken down himself and TKO’d. If Cane can hold Shane down (doubtful), he’ll eek out a decision in an entertaining ground battle. Either way, helluva fight, and both guys deserve it.
-Nog vs. Mir in a rematch for the #1 contender slot
I’d love to see Nog avenge his only stoppage. I truly believe UFC 92 was a fluke, and that wasn’t the real Nog. Imagine Mir getting subbed in a vintage Nog triangle?
-Dos Santos vs. Gonzaga to see how legit JDS is
I’ve never really been sold on Gonzaga, because his only big win is over a washed up Cro-Cop. But his striking is pretty damn good and very explosive, and a standup battle between him and JDS would be fun to watch
by --utaptout-- on Nov 17, 2009 8:23 PM EST up reply actions
Mir is already getting his face smashed in by Kongo at UFC 107.
But after that I’d be more than happy to watch him get schooled by Nog. It just seems like a step back for Nog to fight Mir if he’s next up for a title shot when his staph is better.
"Cowards die many times before their deaths,
The valiant never taste of death but once."
Julius Caesar (II, ii, 32-37)
by Jeremyjackson on Nov 17, 2009 9:15 PM EST up reply actions
Interim Belt!
Nog has to be considered for the strap, imo ,above all. Carwin has beat nobody. Cane has beat Rothwell and Kongo. JDS needs to fight one real fighter. Nog has wins over Couture and Herring. I think personally Cane and Nog or Nog and Mir for the title. The both of them have the best resume at the moment. Mir has beat Brock and Nog(as much as I hate Mir). Carwin of them all has the least impressive resume. I think Mir, then Nog, Cane, and finally Carwin if you look at who they have fought. Maybe you can toss it up between Nog and Cane depending who you see as more legit. Wins over Couture and Herring vs. wins over Kongo and Rothwell…I know Carwin is the biggest physical threat but he has done the least amount of work in the division.
GREAT POST UTAP
Couldn’t agree more!!! It’s kinda funny when you think that brock will soon if not already be in diapers. I wonder who changes him and how much their paid to keep hush on the subject. I never wish harm on anyone, but if something bad happens to scum I won’t lose sleep over it.
If you douchebags really are glad Brock contracted a life-threatening and possibly career-ending illness, why should he have any regard for you? He fights better than anyone else in his division and you’re pissed because he didn’t do things exactly the way you think he should, so he’s scum? Grow the fuck up, loser.
I'm kind of a big deal.
Here, Here!
P-Dub for the brutally honest win.
by TheIlluminati on Nov 18, 2009 12:47 AM EST up reply actions
Sounds a little hypocritical. Brock doesn’t fight better than everyone in the division, he’s simply bigger than anyone in the division. His skill set is not that impressive. He remains a meatheaded one dimensional fighter, that will fizzle out when other guys with his size and athleticism make the transition to MMA. Nog, MIr, Carwin, and probably even Herring are more well rounded fighters than he is, but unfortunately the HW division is the last division where you can still get away with being a one trick pony.
How ignorant are you ? I didn’t say he’s scum, and I don’t think that because I don’t get my way. I’m not a child. I didn’t say anything about him losing his life or career, I simply said that karma can be a bitch. And if something did happen to him, maybe HE’LL grow the fuck up from it, and perhaps you will too. Or maybe you won’t because you’re “kind of a big deal”. Fucking retard.
by --utaptout-- on Nov 18, 2009 10:40 AM EST up reply actions
In Brock's defense...
It totally does.
"Cowards die many times before their deaths,
The valiant never taste of death but once."
Julius Caesar (II, ii, 32-37)
by Jeremyjackson on Nov 17, 2009 9:49 PM EST up reply actions
Goran Reljic < Brock Lesnar
Sorry to burst your bubble, man, but your average Yahoo reader is a hell of a lot more interested in the status of Brock Lesnar than they are in Reljic, who maybe (MAYBE!) 1 in a 1000 have even heard of.
It’s a silly argument to make.
by TheIlluminati on Nov 18, 2009 12:46 AM EST up reply actions
You're right but...
Wouldn’t it make a nice case for the plight of MMA fighters today? It was a terrific story that should have gotten more coverage, both for Reljic, and for MMA.
by --utaptout-- on Nov 18, 2009 10:44 AM EST up reply actions
?
He fought four months ago.
"Cowards die many times before their deaths,
The valiant never taste of death but once."
Julius Caesar (II, ii, 32-37)
by Jeremyjackson on Nov 17, 2009 10:01 PM EST up reply actions
I agree with Jackson
Cain v Shane at ufc 111 for interim belt would top off a great looking card for Sydney Australia.
by Chutebox on Nov 17, 2009 7:49 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I believe 110 is in Australia. I was thinking of the event after Sydney, simply because they won’t put a title fight on an international card with such a packed schedule. Maybe they could make ith the co-mainer for the 109 event underneath Silva/Belfort. That would be a helluva card.
"Cowards die many times before their deaths,
The valiant never taste of death but once."
Julius Caesar (II, ii, 32-37)
by Jeremyjackson on Nov 17, 2009 7:53 PM EST up reply actions
Hmmm,
No fucking way that’s the main event. Gotta be the co-mainer. If they try to push a rest-home scuffle for prune juice on us as the PPV main event of the Superbowl card, I will seriously mail Dana White a cat turd.
"Cowards die many times before their deaths,
The valiant never taste of death but once."
Julius Caesar (II, ii, 32-37)
by Jeremyjackson on Nov 17, 2009 8:59 PM EST up reply actions
!THE LESNAR ERA IS ON HOLD!
For now atleast, but once he comes back he’ll continue his ERA exactlly wher he left it—KICKING EVERYBODYS @SS.
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UFC 109
Couture vs. Coleman confirmed for the Superbowl card. That probably rules out 2 titles on the line so it looks like March for the interim HW title fight.
I like that fight.
Couple of good oldtimers. You need Frank Mir in the mix. Carwin vs Cain winner faces Mir for the strap. Nog needs to rest but Mir wont need much time after beating Kongo in 30 secs.
Off Subject
I know it’s not MMA but it does speak to the heart of all men…and what else is there to say about this anyway. It’s a huge drag.
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Not good
Hope Brock gets well soon but the UFC is in trouble! An interim belt does nothing but hurt IMO. I just can’t get excited for a belt that is not legit!
In most cases I’d agree with you. But in this case, there’s a good chance Brock won’t be returning at all, which will make this the legit belt. I’d say best case scenario we don’t see Lesnar in action for a year. That is too long to go without a title fight.
"Cowards die many times before their deaths,
The valiant never taste of death but once."
Julius Caesar (II, ii, 32-37)
by Jeremyjackson on Nov 17, 2009 10:17 PM EST up reply actions
no belt
I dont see the need to rush into a championship fight with any of these guys.
Whats the point of giving one of them the belt if none of them really deserve top dog status. there’s arguments for everyone.
Take a step back and let the belt sit in limbo for a while while the potential contenders legitimize themselves a little more.
cain v shane
nog v mir 2
winners fight for the belt. Makes for a more legit Champ
dude.....i am
???
Lesanr never legitimized himself before a title shot, so why should these other guys have to?
by --utaptout-- on Nov 18, 2009 10:47 AM EST up reply actions
Lesnar, Randy, NOG and Mir all had a shot at the belt....
and out of the four that had a shot at it Lesnar won it ligit. I think those were the four best fighters at the time. Yes there was two belts but in the end all four had a oportunity to get the belt.
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