Chael Sonnen doesn’t think ‘The Beast Incarnate’ vs ‘The Predator’ is unimaginable to make.
Former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar seemingly retired from skilled wrestling earlier this month at WrestleMania 42.
He emotionally laid down his gloves within the ring at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium, 15 years after his first retirement from MMA. He later returned for a one-off showdown with Mark Hunt that was marred by controversy after Lesnar failed a medicine test.
The 48-year-old’s time within the cage didn’t end in the most effective fashion, but ‘The Bad Guy’ doesn’t think the Hunt no-contest in 2016 is for certain to be the ultimate chapter of his fight profession.
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Chael Sonnen thinks Brock Lesnar would accept ‘close’ to $25 million to fight Francis Ngannou
Although he didn’t have the identical longevity as other ex-heavyweight champions, Lesnar fought and defeated some outstanding names during his transient Octagon tenure.
Lesnar beat Randy Couture at UFC 91 to develop into champion in only his fourth skilled fight. He also holds victories over Frank Mir, Shane Carwin, and Heath Herring on his record.
MMA is seen as a young fighter’s game, so not many have been entertaining the concept of a return for Lesnar. The arrival of Netflix into the space, nonetheless, could change that.
Ahead of the streaming platform’s first event on May 16, which features veterans like Ronda Rousey, Nate Diaz, and Francis Ngannou, Sonnen suggested there’s a figure they might put on the market to tempt ‘The Beast Incarnate’ back to fight his fellow ex-UFC champ.
“I’m here to inform you at once, there’s a dollar amount,” Sonnen said in a video on his YouTube channel.
“I don’t know that sum. $25 million can be very close. There’s a dollar amount where Brock Lesnar will fight on Netflix against Francis Ngannou.
“He just must be given the chance,” he continued. “When any individual says they’re retired, it just means, ‘I don’t have opportunities in front of me at once.’”

The previous UFC title challenger went on to elucidate why he thinks Lesnar could find yourself contemplating a possible comeback following his apparent WWE exit.
“Does he need to be often known as the guy that was a professional wrestler? … That would definitely get you more notoriety and more attention, (greater than) being an undefeated NCAA champion, two-time NCAA finalist, Big 10 champion.
“It could get you more attention, but it surely wouldn’t be the identical purity of that spotlight. It wouldn’t be as sincere or as organic.
“After which, where does MMA fit into it? … I just wonder how he sees himself, I actually do. I’m wondering if Brock goes to come back back now that he’s got all this time on his hands.”
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