Brock Lesnar could make a UFC return in the summer according to Bas Rutten. He claimed that due to Conor McGregor taking his time off for the birth of his first child and with Ronda Rousey’s retirement being hinted at, Dana White could make a U-turn on his decision to keep Lesnar’s return in cold water.

His year ban is still in force but Rutten believes White’s decision should be lifted as “Eventually, the UFC will need him back as Lesnar brings in big numbers” He also added that “With McGregor and Rousey out, that’s why I thought, ‘ok, Brock Lesnar is going to be back.’