Lesnar's UFC debut was back in 2007, and let me tell you, it was a big deal. He was like a freight train, plowing through his first few opponents with minimal effort. But, as he rose through the ranks, he started to face tougher and tougher competition.
One of his earliest losses was to Frank Mir, a seasoned Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner. Mir's submission skills proved to be too much for Lesnar, and he tapped out in the first round. It was a tough pill to swallow, but Lesnar bounced back, determined to improve his skills.
So, what makes Brock Lesnar so interesting to watch? Is it his larger-than-life personality, or his incredible strength and agility? Maybe it's a combination of both, but one thing's for sure, he's a force to be reckoned with in the UFC.
Cain Velasquez beat Brock Lesnar so badly he lost interest in MMA and