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Paul Heyman: Lesnar 'always ready' to fight in UFC

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Brock Lesnar hasn't closed the door on a return to UFC, according to his manager, Paul Heyman.

In an interview with TMZ Sports, Heyman said Lesnar is ready for whatever his future holds once his current WWE contract expires following WrestleMania 34 in April.

"I think Brock Lesnar does whatever Brock Lesnar wants to do," Heyman said. "If Brock Lesnar wants to fight in UFC, Brock Lesnar will fight in UFC. If Brock Lesnar wants to fight in WWE, he will fight in WWE."

Lesnar hasn't appeared in the Octagon since his UFC 200 victory was overturned to a no-contest after he tested positive for a banned substance, resulting in a one-year suspension.

"The time away actually makes him better because his body gets a chance to heal," Heyman said. "The problem with these UFC fighters - and they're all fantastic athletes, top of the line in the entire world - is that they wear their bodies down in these training camps. All these guys that are cutting weight are just destroying their own bodies. Brock Lesnar's probably the healthiest fighter to enter UFC if he decides to do that."

"He's always ready," Heyman added.

UFC president Dana White also hinted at the possibility of Lesnar returning earlier this month.

"Anything is possible," White said on FOX Sports' "UFC Tonight." "Brock has always shown interest in coming over and fighting in the UFC. I wouldn't be shocked if he gave it one more shot."

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