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| 2nd | Top people from Minnesota |
| 1st | Top people from South Dakota |
| 1st | Top multi-sport athletes |
| Brock Lesnar | |
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| Born | Brock Edward Lesnar July 12, 1977 [1] Webster, South Dakota[1] |
| Residence | Alexandria, Minnesota |
| Nationality | American[1] |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)[2] |
| Weight | 265 lb (120 kg; 18.9 st) |
| Division | 265 |
| Reach | 81.0 in (206 cm)[3] |
| Style | Wrestling, Collegiate wrestling, Amateur wrestling |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | Minneapolis – Saint Paul, Minnesota |
| Team | Minnesota Martial Arts Academy |
| Trainer | Greg Nelson Marty Morgan[4] |
| Rank | NCAA Division I Wrestling |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| MMA record | |
| Total | 5 |
| Wins | 4 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Losses | 1 |
| By submission | 1 |
| Other information | |
| University | University of Minnesota |
| Spouse | Rena Mero |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
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| Date of birth: July 12, 1977 | |
| Place of birth: Webster, South Dakota | |
| High School: Webster High School | |
| Height: 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | Weight: 296 lb (134 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: University of Minnesota | |
| Undrafted in 2004 | |
| No regular season or postseason appearances | |
| Career history | |
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| Roster status: active | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2004 | |
| Games played | -- |
| Tackles | -- |
| Sacks | -- |
Brock Lesnar has made a personal decision to put his WWE career on hold to prepare to tryout for the National Football League this season.^"Brock Lesnar has made a personal decision to put his WWE career on hold to prepare to tryout for the National Football League this season.
Brock Lesnar - FightWiki 19 January 2010 8:48 UTC www.mmalinker.com [Source type: General]
^After his final match at WrestleMania XX, Lesnar sidelined his career in WWE to pursue a career in the National Football League.
Brock Lesnar - FightWiki 19 January 2010 8:48 UTC www.mmalinker.com [Source type: General]
^National Football League (2004–2005) .
Brock Lesnar - FightWiki 19 January 2010 8:48 UTC www.mmalinker.com [Source type: General]
.Brock has wrestled his entire professional career in the WWE and we are proud of his accomplishments and wish him the best in his new endeavor.^He is a monster indeed and the only guy in the wwe who can hang with him IMO is Kurt Angle who is without a doubt the best wrestler ever.
Brock Lesnar to join NFL [Archive] - 2K Sports Forums 10 February 2010 12:42 UTC www.2ksports.com [Source type: General]
^I want to see Frank Mir whoop-up on Brock Lesnar "Like he's a Red-Headed Step Child", and send him back to his acting job at the WWE. Use Lesnar as a stepping stone to get your fighting career back on track.
UFC 81: Frank Mir vs. Brock Lesnar | Official Website of MMA Fighter Frank Mir 19 January 2010 8:48 UTC www.frankmir.com [Source type: Original source]
^PM MIKE says: Yes, Brock is kind of a dick and he has no class but I dont wish anything bad on him.
Brock Lesnar may never fight again, says UFC president Dana White - Minneapolis / St. Paul News - City Pages - The Blotter 19 January 2010 8:48 UTC blogs.citypages.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
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This is no load of bull; it's no WWE stunt.^"This is no load of bull; it's no WWE stunt.
Brock Lesnar - FightWiki 19 January 2010 8:48 UTC www.mmalinker.com [Source type: General]
I am dead serious about this... I ain't afraid of anything, and I ain't afraid of anybody. .I've been an underdog in athletics since I was 5. I got zero college offers for wrestling.^STEVE MAZZAGATTI: I’ve actually been into the sport since it was regulated by the state athletic commissions.
Frank Mir Defeats Brock Lesnar in UFC 81! | Official Website of MMA Fighter Frank Mir 19 January 2010 8:48 UTC www.frankmir.com [Source type: Original source]
.Now people say I can't play football, that it's a joke.^Now people are saying Barnett is not a tough opponent.
Brock Lesnar backlash following UFC 100 antics brims with double standards | MMAjunkie.com 19 January 2010 8:48 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: Original source]
I say I can. .I'm as good an athlete as a lot of guys in the NFL, if not better...^And with that role comes a lot of wins (by cheating of course), and the good guys lose alot.
Brock Lesnar to join NFL [Archive] - 2K Sports Forums 10 February 2010 12:42 UTC www.2ksports.com [Source type: General]
^The UFC puts on good fights and if a new guy is better then someone who has been around to earn respect then to bad.
Brock Lesnar backlash following UFC 100 antics brims with double standards | MMAjunkie.com 19 January 2010 8:48 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: Original source]
^July 20th, 2004, 11:43 PM broc will be good in the NFl, look how big and fast he is, he is a nutural athlete and he will be able to take down QBS .
Brock Lesnar to join NFL [Archive] - 2K Sports Forums 10 February 2010 12:42 UTC www.2ksports.com [Source type: General]
.I've always had to fight for everything.^I’ve always enjoyed the UFC because the amount of professionalism the athletes have shown each other after the fight.
Brock Lesnar vs. Frank Mir 2 Video - UFC 100 | MMA Videos 10 February 2010 12:42 UTC mixedmartialartvideos.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
I wasn't the best technician in amateur wrestling. But I was strong, had great conditioning, and a hard head. Nobody could break me. .As long as I have that, I don't give a damn what anybody else thinks.^Or really who really gives a damn as long as there is money in it?
Matthew Yglesias » Brock Lesnar’s Edge 10 February 2010 12:42 UTC yglesias.thinkprogress.org [Source type: General]
^But I don’t think he seriously expected to keep it very long.
The Brock Lesnar Era is Upon Us : Five Ounces of Pain 10 February 2010 12:42 UTC fiveouncesofpain.com [Source type: Original source]
^Jul 17, 2009 at 10:38 pm ET I don't think anybody is defending it.
Brock Lesnar backlash following UFC 100 antics brims with double standards | MMAjunkie.com 19 January 2010 8:48 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: Original source]
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| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 5 matches | 4 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 2 | 0 |
| By submission | 1 | 1 |
| By decision | 1 | 0 |
| No contests | 0 | |
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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| Win | 4–1 | TKO (Strikes) | UFC 100 | July 11, 2009 | 2 | 1:48 | Defended UFC Heavyweight Championship. | ||
| Win | 3–1 | TKO (Strikes) | UFC 91: Couture vs. Lesnar | November 15, 2008 | 2 | 3:07 | Won UFC Heavyweight Championship. | ||
| Win | 2–1 | Decision (Unanimous) | UFC 87: Seek and Destroy | August 9, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | |||
| Loss | 1–1 | Submission (Kneebar) | UFC 81: Breaking Point | February 2, 2008 | 1 | 1:30 | UFC Debut. | ||
| Win | 1–0 | Submission (Strikes) | Dynamite!! USA | June 2, 2007 | 1 | 1:09 | MMA Debut. |
| Preceded by Randy Couture |
14th UFC Heavyweight Champion November 15, 2008 - Present |
Incumbent |
Brock Lesnar is a former professional wrestler for the WWE and is now with the UFC. He was the WWE Undisputed Champion.
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