Brock Lesnar – From Wrestler to MMA Warrior

Standing an immense 6′3″ 265 pounds, Brock Lesnar rose to fame as a championship heavyweight wrestler before rising to become an MMA heavyweight champion. Born in South Dakota in 1977, Lesnar studied wrestling and boxing before adding martial art to the mix after his collegiate wrestling career.

Lesnar won the 2000 NCAA heavyweight wrestling championship and went on to star as a WWE wrestling champion. Competing in multiple NCAA tournament finals, he faced off in the 1999 NCAA Championship before reining supreme in 2000. Considered one of the top wrestlers in recent history, he represented the US at several major international events. His wrestling background gave him the tools to compete in other events, including boxing and martial arts, where he honed his craft as a top submission fighter in a variety of venues.

He also pursued a football career, but returned to fighting after a stint in Japanese Pro Wrestling. Lesnar dominated the international wrestling scene and soon sought out a new challenge in the MMA. His first MMA match in June marked a major event, as he steadily rose up in the rankings. Winning several bouts, he quickly became a contender for the title; his appearance at a major contender marked the rise of MMA to a mainstream sport, attracting athletes from many areas.

In November of last year, Lesnar beat long time champion Randy Couture for the UFC championship. His win in UFC 91 ended in the second round via Technical knockout. Recovering from injury, Lesnar successful defended his title at UFC 1000 by another TKO, demonstrating his prowess by rising to face a crowd clearly in favor of Couture. Lesnar continues to be an outspoken champion who continues to challenge critics and competes at the very highest level of mixed martial arts.

Top 5 MMA submission moves

Mixed martial arts matches feature a wide variety of aggressive techniques designed to end a match. With a high tolerance for pain and a fearless approach to the bouts, leading MMA fighters utilize advanced submission techniques in order to win bouts. While there are a number of strict rules in mixed martial arts, these moves are designed to generate submission from an opponent. … Continue Reading

TUF 10: Heavyweights

The Ultimate Fighter is a TV series, a reality TV show and at the same time a mixed martial arts competition, produced by Spike TV and Ultimate Fighting Championship. Here, the top professional MMA fighters look to make a name for themselves, depending on how they do in the fights. … Continue Reading

Tito Ortiz: The Champion Returns to UFC

Know as the Bad Boy of Huntington Beach, Tito Ortiz grew to become one of the leading wrestlers in California before pursuing Mixed Martial Arts. His Mexican heritage led him to develop a major following internationally, as he has a major following in Latin America. Born as Jacob Christopher Ortiz, he is one of the single most popular … Continue Reading

UFC 101 – August 8th – Philadelphia

The Ultimate Fighting Championship makes its Philadelphia debut on Saturday, August 8th for UFC 101: Declaration. In the main event, the two best 155-pound fighters in the world finally meet when UFC lightweight champion BJ Penn looks to defend his crown against number one contender Kenny Florian. Penn has never lost at 155-pounds, and Florian is looking to change that stat this summer.

UFC 98 – Evans Vs Machida

Staged at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, Nevada last May 23, 2009, UFC 98 Evans Vs Machida gave the world another breathtaking performance in the world of MMA. The event sold 9,550 tickets for an official live gate of $3,257,350, according to The Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). … Continue Reading