Brock Lesnar
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Lesnar in March 2015
Born(1977-07-12)July 12, 1977(age 44)
Webster, South Dakota, U.S.
OccupationProfessional wrestler, mixed martial artist, American football player
Years active
  • 2000–2007; 2012–present
  • (wrestling)
  • 2004 (football)
  • 2007–2011; 2016 (MMA)
Spouse(s)
Rena Lesnar
(m. 2006)
Children4
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Brock Lesnar
Billed height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Billed weight286 lb (130 kg)
Billed fromMinneapolis, Minnesota
Trained by
  • Brad Rheingans
  • Curt Hennig
  • Dean Malenko
  • Doug Basham
  • Nightmare Danny Davis
Debut2000
Mixed martial arts career
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight265 lb (120 kg; 18 st 13 lb)
DivisionHeavyweight
Reach81 in (206 cm)
StyleWrestling
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofRegina, Saskatchewan, Canada
TeamDeathClutch Gym
Trainer
  • Marty Morgan
  • MMA: Greg Nelson, Erik Paulson
  • Boxing: Peter Welch
  • Jiu-Jitsu: Rodrigo Medeiros
RankBlue belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Rodrigo Medeiros
WrestlingNCAA Division I Wrestling
Mixed martial arts record
Total9
Wins5
By knockout3
By submission1
By decision1
Losses3
By knockout2
By submission1
No contests1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Medal record
Men's Collegiate Wrestling
RepresentingtheMinnesota Golden Gophers
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NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships
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Gold medal – first place2000 St. Louis285 lb
Silver medal – second place1999 Penn State285 lb
Professional football career
Football career
No. 69
Position:Defensive tackle
Career information
High school:Webster, South Dakota
College:Minnesota
Undrafted:2004
Career history
  • Minnesota Vikings (2004)*
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Military career
Allegiance United States
Service/branchArmy National Guard
Years of service1994
Criminal information
Criminal chargeImproper tagging of an animal
Penalty$1,725 fine and six-month hunting suspension