GSP (left) and Lesnar (right) were two of the biggest UFC stars in history. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS Production (Josh Hedges/UFC)
Throughout Ultimate's 21-year history, no one has sold more pay per view which Georges St Pierre e Brock Lesnar. It was no surprise that the duo headlined the historic UFC 100 card, an event that broke a record for packages sold, with more than 1,6 million units sold. Therefore, it is common for the names of the Canadian and the North American, now away from MMA, to always be speculated about a possible return to the Octagon. In an interview, president Dana White was optimistic about GSP's return in the coming months and left the door open for Lesnar's return as well.
“I think GSP will fight again in 2015”, said the director, during the “UFC Tonight” program, the organization’s official newspaper on North American TV, on Wednesday night (07). “Brock Lesnar, when your contract with WWE expires, you can call me”, said the manager at another time, in a direct message to the former heavyweight champion – whose contract with the main WWE organization pro wrestling (telecatch) on the planet ends in March. Georges St. Pierre, 33 years old, has a professional record of 25 wins and two losses. With nine consecutive title defenses, the second best mark in the history of Ultimate, GSP gave up the welterweight belt and announced that he would step away from MMA for an indefinite period at the end of 2013, just a few weeks after defeating Johny Hendricks in the main fight of UFC 167, an event that marked the organization's 20th anniversary. Brock Lesnar, 37, ended his career in 2011 with a record of five wins and three losses. Since he hung up his gloves and returned to the pro wrestling, Lesnar has been heavily linked to speculation about his return to MMA, but the former heavyweight champion has consistently frustrated expectations about his return. Recently, it was announced that Bellator, Ultimate's main rival organization, would also be interested in signing Brock.
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