UFC 200 Results: 7 Big Talking Points
1. What's Next For The WInners?
Now that the results are in the books, the question becomes what's next for the competitors who took part in UFC 200?
The main thing people want to know is if Brock Lesnar will be back inside the cage, or was this truly a one-and-done opportunity for him to come back and end his career on a positive note?
When asked about his future in the post-fight press conference Lesnar had this to say:
"Well, let's get one thing clear: Brock Lesnar does what Brock Lesnar wants to do. I believe that my future is already laid out for the next month, I'm doing SummerSlam against Randy Orton. Once the dust settles there I don't know what I'm going to do. I had one hell of a time tonight and I enjoyed myself. We'll see what happens. I don't know. It's really way too soon, guys, I have no idea."
He elaborated that he thinks he could win the UFC heavyweight title again if he put his mind to it, and also expressed interest in the thought of a potential rematch against Cain Velasquez. Obviously we can't be sure, but if the money is right - and why wouldn't it be considering the amount of revenue he makes for the UFC? - I'd say it's a safe bet we haven't seen the last of Brock Lesnar in the octagon.
The UFC has a thing for pushing Cain Velasquez, so I'd expect him to be in line to face the winner of the Stipe Miocic/Alistair Overeem HW title match at UFC 203. Jose Aldo will hopefully get a chance to avenge his loss to Conor McGregor in the featherweight champion's next fight after the Diaz rematch, regardless how that one plays out. If I was a betting man I'd wager the belt goes back to Brazil after that one.
Amanda Nunes may make her next defense against Ronda Rousey, although there would have been a much more compelling story there if either Holm or Tate still held the title. Prior to tonight Zingano would have been the next likely challenger but Pena threw a wrench in those plans.
As far as Daniel Cormier goes, Glover Teixiera is the highest ranked LHW that DC hasn't already beaten, so he probably gets the next shot but that's not a fight that's going to excite anybody, which sadly seems to be the story of Cormier's entire title reign when it doesn't involve Jon Jones.
What did you think of UFC 200? Did it live up to all the hype? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.