Heavyweight Heartbreak: In the Wake of Brock Lesnar's Retirement, MMA Fans Shouldn't Hold on to Hopes of a Return

By Michael Ford Brock Lesnar is gone, and he isn't coming back. We should let him go, and not cling to hopes that he'll hang around a sport that he never loved in the first place.Brock Lesnar's retirement has prompted many responses across the MMA blogosphere. Some have understated his legacy, while others have lamented his loss. Still others have appeared to assert that he leaves a void that cannot be filled. An esteemed colleague here at MMA Ratings recently wrote a piece that urged Lesnar to remain involved with the sport of MMA, arguing that he still had contributions to make to the sport. For example:When UFC debuted on Fox this past November, we caught a glimpse of the vital skill set that Lesnar displayed in his role as analyst, skills that he could use to continue his interaction with the world of mixed martial arts. The importance of the commentator role in sports is often underplayed, but Lesnar could be employed as a knowledgeable play-by-play personality fo...