Brock Lesnar's UFC Comeback Match Against Frank Mir?

Are we about to see Lesnar vs Mir III?

There's some more smoke in the air regarding rumours of Brock Lesnar's return to the UFC: According to a report by Wrestling Observer Radio and first reported by MMA News, officials with the UFC have begun discussions about a potential return opponent for Lesnar, who currently reigns as WWE champion, with a contract set to expire after Wrestlemania 31. Having recently gone through a face turn with the expected outcome being he'll drop his belt and put over Seth Rollins, Lesnar looks more likely than ever to bolt from the WWE. His most recent appearances on WWE television have him looking slimmed down, something that will no doubt help make his transition back to the UFC's heavyweight division, with its 265lb cap, easier. Lesnar always fought close to if not at the limit, cutting weight to make the division. In short, he's big, even for a heavyweight. Among the names reportedly being discussed by UFC brass is Frank Mir, former Lesnar foe, who is currently on a four fight losing streak in the UFC. Mir is set to headline UFC Fight Night 61 in February against Antonio Silva in what many believe will be yet another bad beating for the fading UFC star. A loss may send Mir into retirement - but an upset win could see him stick around long enough to face Lesnar one last time. As the two are tied 1-1 in their series and genuinely dislike each other, a rubber match between them would be huge. Mir's win in their first meeting came via a rookie mistake by Lesnar in what was just his second professional fight, and first in the UFC. Lesnar thoroughly dominated him in their second meeting. With Lesnar out of action the past few years, a fading Mir could be a good return test for him. If Mir loses next month, however, it may not matter.
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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.