Dana White: Brock Lesnar Retiring, UFC Considering Daniel Cormier vs. Stipe Miocic Rematch

UFC champion Brock Lesnar is officially retiring from MMA competition, UFC president Dana White said on Tuesday.

According to ESPN's Brett Okamoto, Lesnar told White that he would not be making a return to the octagon and has instead elected to retire.

“He told me he's done, he's retired," White told ESPN. "We're going to move in another direction with Cormier."

Lesnar (5-3) was projected to take on defending champion Daniel Cormier (22-1) in a heavyweight title fight this summer before announcing his retirement. Lesnar was in attendance at UFC 226 and confronted Cormier in the octagon immediately after Cormier's knockout victory.

White said Cormier will likely be involved in a rematch with…