RUMOR: Lesnar To Return In November

Rumors are currently circulating that Brock Lesnar may fight again in November.

There are no reports on an opponent, a location or a date, although Portland Oregon is currently in the Works for November.

RUMOR: Lesnar Could Face Cheick Kongo

Rumors are currently circulating that Brock Lesnar could be facing Cheick Kongo in his next match up.

This fight could be tricky for both fighters, purely due to their striking abilities. Neither fighter has a particularly strong submission game, but the edge on the ground could be given to Lesnar due to his strength and wrestling ability.

There are also rumors of a possible match up with Mark Coleman, who Lesnar was originally slated to meet at UFC 87. This may not come into fruition however, as Coleman is rumored to be moving to Light Heavyweight.

UPDATE: Heath Herring Confirmed as Coleman's Replacement

We reported yesterday that the UFC was looking to arrange a fight between Brock Lesnar and Heath Herring for UFC 87. (See original story here http://mmatrivia.blogspot.com/2008/05/rumor-herring-possible-replacement-for.html)

It has been confirmed today that they have, in fact, signed this deal. UFC Hall of Famer Mark Coleman was originally scheduled to fight Lesnar, but was forced to withdraw from the bout due to a knee injury.

The bout will take place at UFC 87 on August 9th in Lesnar's home state, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

RUMOR: Herring Possible Replacement For Coleman

Yesterday we announced that Mark Coleman had to pull out of his August match up with Brock Lesnar due to a knee injury (See here for original story http://mmatrivia.blogspot.com/2008/05/mark-coleman-out-of-ufc-87.html)

We have heard from a few sources that the UFC is attempting to secure Heath Herring as a replacement for Coleman. Herring has a professional record of 28-13, and is currently coming off a win against Cheick Kongo via split decision at UFC 82. This fight took place in March this year, meaning that Herring will have had a five month lay off if he takes this fight.

We are currently working to confirm this rumor, and will let you know as soon as we do.

Mark Coleman Out Of UFC 87

The UFC is once again hit by injuries as they announce the loss of Mark Coleman from UFC 87.

Coleman has reportedly suffered a knee injury, forcing him to pull out of the card. Coleman was scheduled to take on Brock Lesnar at UFC 87 in August, in Lesnar's home state of Minnesota. This bout marked Coleman's return to the UFC, after being inducted into the Hall of Fame.

The UFC have not announced a replacement for Coleman, but we would expect them to do so within the next few weeks. It is hard to imagine the UFC leaving Lesnar off the card when it hits Minnesota.

UFC 87 Tickets On Sale Soon

The UFC have announced the schedule for ticket sales for future event UFC 87.

The event, entitled Seek and Destroy, will take place on August 9th and features bouts betwee Mark Coleman and Brock Lesnar, and Kenny Florian and Roger Huerta. The UFC is expected to release information on further fights in the next few weeks. Fans are hoping to hear of a title fight at either Welterweight or Middleweight, but only time will tell.

Here is the schedule for the sales, including Fight Club and Newsletter Presales.

UFC Fight Club presale: Thursday, May 22 at 10 a.m. CT

UFC Newsletter presale: Saturday, May 24 at 10 a.m. CT

General ticket sale: Sunday, May 25 at 12 p.m. CT