Maybe it's in part the Lesnar effect: mention his name, and you'll suddenly get noticed. It's true of journalists, where Lesnar drives a steady stream of clicks (there's no denying that), and it's true of fighters, who know those same journalists will give them extra notice should the words "Brock" and/or "Lesnar" escape their lips. The former UFC heavyweight champion, still tied for the most heavyweight title defences in UFC history, was a polarizing figure in the sport, and to this day his name carries a lot of weight. That hasn't gone unnoticed among active MMA fighters, who realize that Lesnar is an easy call out: he's under contract to the WWE after all. It's not like he can just walk in and take them up on their offer. In that sense, it's a bit of a cheap card to play, but with the strong possibility that a Lesnar return to the octagon is imminent, it's a tactic that makes more sense than ever. So with that in mind, lets take a look at five MMA fighters who have called out Brock Lesnar in the past twelve months, and examine if any might turn out to be a possible opponent for him - should he return.
Primarily covering the sport of MMA from Ontario, Canada, Jay Anderson has been writing for various publications covering sports, technology, and pop culture since 2001. Jay holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Guelph, and a Certificate in Leadership Skills from Humber College.
