Brock Lesnar is a former professional wrestler and mixed martial artist who rose to fame in the early 2000s. Born on July 12, 1977, in Webster, South Dakota, Lesnar’s impressive size and athletic ability made him a standout college wrestler at the University of Minnesota. During his collegiate career, Lesnar won the NCAA Division I heavyweight wrestling championship in 2000.

After college, Lesnar made the transition to professional wrestling and signed with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) in 2002. In 2003, he won his first WWE championship, and over the next several years, he became one of the biggest stars in wrestling, known for his impressive physique and dominant in-ring performances.

Lesnar’s time in WWE was not without controversy, however. In 2004, he left the company to pursue a career in the National Football League but was released by the Minnesota Vikings after just one preseason game. He then turned his attention to mixed martial arts (MMA) and signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in 2008.

Lesnar’s MMA career was just as impressive as his wrestling career. He won his first UFC heavyweight championship in 2008 and defended it twice before losing it to Cain Velasquez in October 2010. Lesnar announced his retirement from MMA after losing to Alistair Overeem in December 2011, but he made a brief return to the sport in 2016 before retiring for good in 2019.

Despite his success in both wrestling and MMA, Lesnar’s career has not been without its challenges. He has had several run-ins with the law, including a 2001 arrest for underage drinking and a 2010 arrest for assault. Lesnar has also been criticized for his abrasive personality and his brash, trash-talking style both in and out of the ring.

In recent years, Lesnar has largely stepped away from the spotlight, although he has made occasional appearances in WWE and has been rumored to be considering a return to MMA. Today, he lives on a farm in Saskatchewan with his wife and children, where he has focused on raising cattle and living a more private life.