Brock Lesnar – His Fight to Become UFC Champion

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Brock Lesnar shocked the MMA world when he entered the UFC and dominated as he had done wrestling in high school, college, and the world of sports entertainment.

By 2002, “The Beast Incarnate” transferred his mat skills to the entertainment business by joining WWE and making his presence felt immediately. Five years later, Brock would set his eyes on a new field: Mixed Martial Arts.

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In June 2007, Brock Lesnar believed that he had turned the corner and left behind the stigma that came from being a pro wrestler after easily defeating Min-Soo Kim in his MMA debut.

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On February 2nd, 2008, the Mandalay Bay Events Center on the Las Vegas strip was ready for the debut of "The Beast," WWE Superstar Brock Lesnar in the co-main event of UFC 81: Breaking Point.

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Once the bout commenced, Brock Lesnar exploded like a caged animal. Almost immediately, Lesnar took Frank Mir down and pummeled the dazed fighter.

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