Brock Lesnar Dominates Mark Hunt In Comeback Fight At UFC 200
While Brazil’s Nunes shocked Tate in the main event, the hulking Lesnar (6-3) was the greatest curiosity on the card.
I’m hoping we’re going to get Ronda back this year.
Nunes was the fourth-ranked bantamweight before Saturday.
According to UFC President Dana White, it is only proper for Tate to be the headliner considering her performance and monumental victory over Holly Holm at UFC 196 last March 5. “I tried to make things happen. I guess I can take a shot”. “I took five years off but I know I’m reaching the big 4-0 here so we’ll be realistic about it”.
Nunes said, “I’m the champion. I feel fit and healthy for the battle, having spent the last few weeks in the Vegas heat with my crew getting ready”.
But Lesnar regained full control of the fight in the third and final round, landing with a number of powerful punches before taking Hunt to the canvas once again.
“Oh, man, it took me a little while to get acclimated”, Lesnar said. UFC got a superstar, while WWE got free plug for Summerslam and WWE 2K17 during the show and will likely receive a UFC star for their event in August to do an in-ring segment.
Interim Featherweight Championship Jose Aldo def. Frankie Edgar via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 48-47) to become the new interim featherweight champion.
Judges awarded the win to Aldo by scores of 49-46, 49-46, 48-47. I’m just happy to be here, I really am, it’s no bull****. Diaz claimed a second round submission win.
Former heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez defeated Travis Browne.
Once the king of PPV during his 2008-2010 UFC title reign, Lesnar was ultimately sidelined with diverticulitis and ultimately retired in 2011 due in large part to the illness.
Chisanga’s pick: It’ll be a tough fight for Tate but I can see just see her edging out Nunes via unanimous decision.