Chael Sonnen Won't Close Door On Lesnar Return, Title Challenger Eyes Comeback, Fighters At 'Mania
- Despite signing a three-year contract with WWE last week, Chael Sonnen says he isn't ready to close the door on Brock Lesnar returning to the UFC.
"Just because he signed with them doesn't mean he can't still go to the UFC," Sonnen told USA Today. "Dana White and Vince McMahon have worked hand-in-hand before. That's actually how Vince got Brock this most recent time, is Dana released him to him. Dana can get done about anything he wants. He's a very clever guy."
- Former UFC Welterweight Title challenger Dan Hardy says that he'd like to return to the cage after being out for almost three years.
"I'd like a couple more," Hardy said at a Q&A in Ireland this week , "I'd like maybe two more fights." Hardy stated that UFC President Dana White has instead been trying to convince him to stick with commentary. Hardy was forced out of the cage in 2012 due to a heart condition.
- In addition to Ronda Rousey's huge appearance at this Sunday's I, several big name MMA fighters were also at Levi's Stadium. Chael Sonnen, Gilbert Melendez, Daniel Cormier, Nate Diaz, Jessamyn Duke, Shayna Baszler and Marina Shafir were all at the event. Cormier even live tweeted his experience, which you can see below.
O my goodness @RondaRousey is gonna beat up Stephanie McMahon. I'm gonna lose my mind @ufc
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) March 30, 2015