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Brock Lesnar will formally respond to Triple H's challenge to headline WWE SummerSlam 2012 on the next episode of "Monday Night Raw" (July 2, 2012). Set the DVR's, Maniacs. For everything you don't want to know about the likely showdown on Aug. 19, 2012, click here.

Pic: Brock Lesnar, the face of WWE SummerSlam 2012, which takes place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif., on Aug. 19, 2012. Lesnar, even though he recently "refused" to headline the historic 25th anniversary event, will most likely collide with Triple H in the main event of the evening. Thanks to CageSideSeats.com for "The Perfect Storm" poster.

Pic: Brock Lesnar's WWE ring attire revealed. Doesn't look too far removed from his UFC gear, sans for the pro wrestling-style boots. He's even got the XXXL MMA gloves, without the UFC-branded logo ... for now, anyway. I guess that's the point. Because the UFC's success was built on his "blood, sweat and tears," you know.

We've seen Brock Lesnar, Jon Jones, Kenny Florian and Brian Stann. Now it's Rich Franklin's turn to occupy the analyst chair for this weekend's UFC 144: "Edgar vs. Henderson" event. "Ace" will help out during the weigh-ins tonight (Feb. 24) alongside Jon Anik (coverage here) and the post-fight show on FUEL with Jay Glazer. How will Franklin, who used to be a school teacher, compare to the rest of the bunch?

When Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) first hit the FOX airwaves for UFC on FOX 1: "Velasquez vs. Dos Santos," company President Dana White and the now retired Brock Lesnar served as booth analysts. So who's handling duties for UFC on FOX 2? That would be retired former heavyweight champion Randy Couture and current light heavyweight champion Jon Jones. Anyone excited to see "The Natural" back in the fold as an analyst for FOX?

The UFC is making some heavyweight moves by announcing Cain Velasquez vs. Junior dos Santos and Brock Lesnar vs. Alistair Overeem. Read more about how the promotion is trying to remain on its big growth curve right here.

Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar turns 34-years-old today. Happy birthday to the man that helped send mixed martial arts into the stratosphere. In addition to, but not necessarily because of, it being the Brockness Monster's b-day, you can now purchase the "Best of Brock Lesnar" on iTunes for $8.99 by clicking here. Lesnar pics, .gifs and stories are welcome in the comments section.

Brock Lesnar confirms that he will have a booth at the upcoming UFC Fan Expo on Oct. 7 and 8 in Houston, Texas. The two-day fan event will coincide with a pay-per-view fight card, likely UFC 136. No match-ups for the event have been announced at this time but that's expected to change soon. Despite that, now that you know the Brockness Monster is coming to Houston, anyone planning on a trip to "Space City" to see him?

Read Brock Lesnar's book "Deathclutch" online for free by clicking here ... or at least the first 50 pages. You'll have to fork over some coin to enjoy the rest. Thanks to the folks at Harper Collins Canada for providing the free preview of the book, which is set for release next Tuesday, May 24, 2011.

Brock Lesnar UFC 131 walkout T-shirt (Pic). You can get this black with red Deathclutch design (which totally brings out the color in Brock's eyes) exclusively at MMAWarehouse.com for one low payment of just $29.99! Get 'em while you can, Maniacs!