It's official.  Brock Lesnar has signed a deal with the Ultimate Fighting Championship.  The 30-year-old international star is eager to take the next step in his mixed martial arts career and is now expected to take on some of the best heavyweights in the world.

The announcement of the signing of Lesnar to a promotional contract was made by UFC President Dana White during the pay-per-view broadcast of UFC 77: Hostile Territory at the U.S. Bank Arena.

Lesnar, who was a former NCAA Champion, is famously known for his professional wrestling career in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).  He has also attracted attention when pursued a career in the National Football League in which he played for the Minnesota Vikings.

“I don't think there are any other pro wrestlers that can make the transition to MMA, except for Brock Lesnar,” White said.  “And if you look at his amateur wrestling credentials, his size, and what he's done, this guy can end up being a force in the heavyweight division of the UFC.”

Earlier this year, Lesnar made his long-awaited MMA debut and took only 69 seconds to destroy Min Soo Kim with strikes that led to a submission.

Despite his optimism and confidence, he admits that he still has a lot to learn and prove in the Octagon.

“Obviously I don't think I'm ready for a title shot right away, but I will be there, and I'm not gonna turn down any opponent because I'm here to prove myself.  I'm not here to pick and choose my fights. I'll fight whomever they want. I don't make the fights, that's not my job.  I've got one job to do and that's to fight,” Lesnar said.

As of the moment, there is no word yet on when Lesnar will make his UFC debut.


-Kris De Leon, BuddyTV Staff Columnist
Source: UFC.com
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