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Brock Lesnar

Brock Lesnar is an American professional wrestler and former mixed martial artist, amateur wrestler, and professional football player.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Brock Lesnar is a professional wrestler and former mixed martial artist known for success in both WWE and UFC. He is one of the few athletes to hold major championships in both organisations.

What it is

Brock Lesnar, born in 1977 in South Dakota, is a combat sports crossover star. He debuted in UFC in 2008 and became UFC heavyweight champion. He is also a multiple-time WWE champion, widely nicknamed "The Beast Incarnate."

Key details

Lesnar's UFC record is 6 wins, 3 losses, and 1 no contest. His last UFC fight was at UFC 200 on July 9, 2016. In WWE, he famously ended The Undertaker's WrestleMania streak in 2014. Some sources describe him as Canadian-American.

Why it matters

Lesnar's success across amateur wrestling, professional wrestling, and mixed martial arts is rare. He was a major draw for both WWE and UFC, and his crossover influence paved the way for later athletes. Canadian combat sports audiences have followed his career closely.

In short

  • Brock Lesnar is 49 years old (born July 12, 1977).
  • UFC record: 6–3–0 with one no contest.
  • Ended The Undertaker's WrestleMania streak.
  • One of few to hold both WWE and UFC heavyweight titles.
Canadian angle

Lesnar is sometimes described as Canadian-American in secondary sources, though he was born in the United States. His career has been followed closely by Canadian wrestling and combat sports audiences.

Quick questions

How old is Brock Lesnar?
Brock Lesnar was born on July 12, 1977, so he is 49 years old.
What is Brock Lesnar's UFC record?
The UFC lists Brock Lesnar’s record as 6 wins, 3 losses, and 1 no contest.
What is Brock Lesnar known for in WWE?
He is best known for ending The Undertaker’s WrestleMania streak at WrestleMania 30 on April 6, 2014.

Sources

  1. UFChttps://www.ufc.com/athlete/brock-lesnar
    Supports: Official UFC fighter record, debut date, last fight, and overall record.
  2. ESPNhttps://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/2335298/brock-lesnar
    Supports: Birthdate and UFC fight history including dates and results.
  3. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brock_Lesnar
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, nationality descriptions, and general career overview.
  4. ESPNhttps://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/17165551/wwe-profile-page-brock-lesnar
    Supports: WWE profile, date of birth, and major career accolades.
  5. Famous Birthdayshttps://www.famousbirthdays.com/people/brock-lesnar.html
    Supports: Widely cited net worth estimate and mainstream biographical details.