January 13, 2012
White said during an interview on The Jim Rome Show that Brock had said it was time to retire.
Here's what Brock said to me after his fight (with Alistair Overeem), he said, "After my surgery, I never felt so good in my life. I had the best camp I ever had, no injuries, I was in great shape, but that guy is that much better than me and it's time for me to retire."
White recalled Lesnar's presence in the UFC and said he brought a lot of excitement to the heavyweight division...
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December 30, 2011
Brock Lesnar Retires! It is official :(. After his lost against Alistair Overeem at ufc 141, Brock Lesnar said in post fight interview:
“My hat is off to Alistair Overeem. I’ve had a really difficult couple of years with my disease,” Lesnar said. “I’m going to officially say that tonight is the last night you will see me in the Octagon.
“Brock Lesnar is officially retired,” he added. “I promised my wife and my kids if I won this fight that I would get a title shot and that would be my last one, but if I lost tonight ... everyone, you’ve been great.” ...
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December 21, 2011
Overeem is ready to go!!! Lesnar vs Overeem is on! - write Dana White on his Twitter profile on December 20, 2011 after all rumors about Alistair Overeem not fighting on UFC 141 against Brock Lesnar.
UFC 141 goes down December 30th at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and five-round main event of the evening is now finally official Brock Lesnar Vs Alistair Overeem!!!
Here are interviews with both fighters:
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