MMA website Bloodyelbow.com got hold of a few photos of a Brock Lesnar sporting facial hair and what looks like a beard somewhat "similar" - although much smaller - to what Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart has.

Lesnar was at the Topps trading card company offices to sign some products at their Minnesota offices and the UFC Heavyweight champion looked to be in good spirits despite being ill and possibly facing major surgery within the next month.

The champ underwent minor surgery in mid November at a hospital in North Dakota after being diagnosed with an intestinal disorder.

You can see the photos below.