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[evergleam]

Originally Posted by sher

I think ufc keeps the guy safe from losing, so when fedor is done with is last 2 fights for strikeforce, make the huge ppv on brock vs fedor. other thing is, steroid. look at Agassi, he stopped to play for a while in 1997, cause now he admitted that he used drugs.

I don't think they are keeping him safe at all. Ever since his first fight in the UFC he has fought VERY experienced guys. Heath, Frank Mir and Randy are all highly experienced fighters that he got thrown in with right from the get go.

And Brock Vs. Fedor has nothing to do with Brock's illness or the UFC protecting him in any way. The facts don't point to that conclusion at all IMO. The thing holding that fight back is unsuccessful contract negotiations between Dana and Fedor's management.

[drake_411]

Originally Posted by ckauffman28

doesnt make sense, why have a interim title if hes gonna be ready so soon. I think he will be out until at least july

I'm assuming cards with title fights make more money on PPV. Just my opinion, Dana just wants that cake

[roaddawg]

Originally Posted by guyski101

Agreed, he was just being like a lot of men and not letting on that he was not feeling well. He wanted to toughen out the pain.

Brock never tries to bring attention to himself. He's one of those backwood farm boys that enjoys privacy. Hes like a hermit but enjoys fighting (weird combination isn't it?)

Anyways I wish him a speedy recovery and if he feels like he can't come back and compete at the same level I would prefer he retire from the sport as champion.

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[Lazarus]

Wonder who his comback opponent will be?

Would hate to see him lose the belt because he wasn't ready to fight/ring rust/still injured. I wonder if Dana will give him a warmup fight before throwing him back into the title scene to "protect" his cash cow. Don't see how he could do this, but it wouldn't surprise me in the least.

[roaddawg]

Knowing Lesnar he would want to come back and defend his belt against whomever the number 1 contender is. Can you imagine the loss in sales and interest in him defending his title if he lost his warmup fight? Ouch

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[Dsm634]

Originally Posted by roaddawg

Anyways I wish him a speedy recovery and if he feels like he can't come back and compete at the same level I would prefer he retire from the sport as champion.

I wish him a speed recovery as well. Surely he has some great docs working on him. It wouldn't surprise me if this incident didn't make Brock come back stronger and more dominant--in the long run of course. No doubt he still has a long road ahead.

[Ramma]

Originally Posted by roaddawg

That still doesnt mean hes coming back 100%. To me thats the real issue.
I have a feeling he wont be the same to be honest.

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He might not be coming back 100%

Originally Posted by GL Jeff

He wasnt 100% when he won the title.He has been battling this issue for the last year.

That's what I'm referring to. I think the whole he hasn't been 100% for a year thing is an exaggeration as well.

That statement is from the word of Dana White. Until I hear a statement from Brock's doctor, I don't believe it. Simple as that. I don't have to justify my opinion either. Anyone, and I mean anyone, who is going to tell me Dana White doesn't make false/exaggerated claims on a regular basis is in denial.

It isn't a matter of debate. White is an embellish'er' to the core.


It isn't anything against Brock. Hell, even he hasn't publicly stated what Dana has said. Nor has his camp for the matter. Just good old Dana saying that that is what Brock's Doctor basically said to Brock.