Brock Lesnar stands as one of the most prominent figures in the history of combat sports. From a background in farming to achieving widespread recognition, Lesnar’s athletic prowess defines his value in various sports. He is a rare example of a male athlete who has excelled in two or more sports.
It’s undeniable that every major combat sports organization desires to enlist the services of “Beast Incarnate” for their business. Brock Lesnar once engaged in a conversation with Dana White in the bathroom, during which the UFC president managed to calm Lesnar down.
Brock Lesnar revealed his bathroom interaction with Dana White
The fighting world knows Dana White never shies away from showing who is the boss of the company. Whoever doesn’t perform to the fullest, White never backs down from showing his disappointment just as Dana once gave an angry reaction to his desired matchup’s decision and didn’t come to any conclusion.
There was a time during UFC 100 in 2009 when former UFC champion Brock Lesnar faced the wrath of the UFC president. After winning the fight against Frank Mir, Lesnar expressed anger with UFC sponsors, using controversial language against Bud Light beer during the post-fight interview. He explicitly stated he would drink Coors Light because Bud Light wasn’t paying him anything.
Easily a top 3 UFC post-fight interview of all time: pic.twitter.com/Wfbim8M7ek
— OOC MMA (@oocmma) December 30, 2022
Later, he revealed how, before the press conference, Dana White took him to the bathroom and explained to him what he was actually doing wrong here. “Before the press conference that night, Dana took me into a bathroom and let me know what was on his mind. I said later that night that it was a ‘whip-the-dog session,’ and believe me, it was. He explained that pissing off major sponsors was not the way to do it.”
Lesnar also put himself in front of his autobiographies, explaining that he was just being an honest person there. “And just so I’m honest as hell here in my own book about it, let me say that he didn’t phrase his explanation too nicely. He was upset with me, and the truth is, he had every right to be.” Via Essentially Sports.
He also mentioned It was a ‘whip-the-dog session’ for him, and he respected what White had to say as the boss of one of the biggest sports companies.
White considers Brock Lesnar a friend
Preparations for UFC 300 have already started, as Dana White is continuously making big announcements about upcoming bouts related to UFC 299 and UFC 300. In the past few months, many fans have been expecting that on April 13th, the fighting world will see the return of a few veteran fighters to the UFC octagon.
Ongoing speculation surrounds the potential return of Brock Lesnar and Ronda Rousey for UFC’s 300th event. Addressing questions about their comebacks, Dana White acknowledged the passion and love they receive from fans, stating, “I get why everybody asks.”
Finally, White clarified that neither Brock Lesnar nor the former UFC women’s champion Ronda Rousey will be returning for UFC 300, dismissing all the rumors.
Later, on asking about UFC’s future with Brock Lesnar, White praised how Lesnar and he worked together and later admitted Brock Lesnar as his friend. “I always had an incredible working relationship with Brock Lesnar. It’s funny to say this because he’s such a grouchy dude, but I consider Brock Lesnar a friend.” Via SI.
What is your take on Brock Lesnar not being part of UFC 300, and who do you think will make the real headline of the UFC’s 300th event?
