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Brock Lesnar

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

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Brock Lesnar is an American professional wrestler and former mixed martial artist, amateur wrestler, and professional football player. Born in 1977, he has competed in WWE and the UFC and is one of the best-known combat sports athletes of his era. He has also held major titles in professional wrestling and mixed martial arts.

Early life

Brock Lesnar was born in Webster, South Dakota, in 1977. He later became known for amateur wrestling before moving into professional wrestling and mixed martial arts.

Professional wrestling career

Lesnar became a major star in WWE and is recognized for multiple championship reigns. He is commonly described as a part-time performer in later years.

Mixed martial arts career

Lesnar joined the UFC in 2008 and fought at heavyweight. His UFC run included a championship win, losses to Cain Velasquez and Alistair Overeem, and a no contest against Mark Hunt.

Legacy

Lesnar is notable for success across multiple combat sports, including WWE, UFC, and NCAA wrestling. He is one of the most prominent crossover athletes in modern combat sports.

Key facts

  • Brock Lesnar was born on July 12, 1977, making him 49 years old as of 2026.
  • He made his UFC debut on February 2, 2008, at UFC 81.
  • His UFC record is 6 wins, 3 losses, and 1 no contest.
  • He fought in the UFC from 2008 to 2016, with his last fight at UFC 200 on July 9, 2016.
  • He won the UFC heavyweight title and is one of the few athletes to hold major championships in both WWE and UFC.
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Canadian context

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.

Frequently asked 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 net worth?
Public estimates vary; one cited source lists his net worth at about $25 million, but net worth figures are not officially confirmed.
Brock Lesnar vs Undertaker
Brock Lesnar is best known for ending The Undertaker’s WrestleMania streak at WrestleMania 30 on April 6, 2014.
Brock Lesnar UFC record
The UFC lists Brock Lesnar’s record as 6–3–0 with 1 no contest.
When did Brock Lesnar fight in UFC?
Lesnar’s UFC debut was on February 2, 2008, at UFC 81, and his last UFC fight was on July 9, 2016, at UFC 200.

References

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