5 interesting facts about former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar
Brock Lesnar has proven to be a generational, professional athlete. The current WWE superstar transitioned from collegiate wrestling to professional wrestling in 2000. During his tenure in WWE, he has become one of the most accomplished pro wrestlers of all time.
His transition to MMA was just as impressive. He took the sport by storm when he joined the UFC after only one professional fight. 'The Beast' carried over his popularity into the octagon and got many fans interested in MMA. He was a massive pay-per-view draw and set records for the promotion during his UFC career.
One thing that's for certain is that the former UFC heavyweight champion has rarely done interviews. That has since changed in recent months and he has opened up about his rich experience as a professional athlete, fighter, and wrestler. This list will look at five interesting facts about former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar..
#5. Brock Lesnar owns his own farm and has his own meat product
Brock Lesnar came from humble beginnings. He grew up on a farm with little money and developed a great work ethic that has since served him well.
In a recent guest appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, 'The Beast' spoke about pursuing business ventures during the pandemic. He mentioned that a few of his hobbies are ice fishing and hunting at his farm in Saskatchewan, Canada. While searching for videos on YouTube to learn more about butchering and the business, he said he came across The Bearded Butchers. On one of the episodes, he said:
"I meet up with the Butchers and took my kids out there, we slaughtered some animals and we did the whole thing. Spent like four days out there. And so, yeah, that's what I've been doing. I enjoy my butcher shop. I love getting out there, grinding my own meat up, working with my own seasonings and all of that stuff."
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