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Paul Heyman Says Brock Lesnar Could Have Stayed UFC Champion
Paul Heyman says Brock Lesnar would have stayed undefeated in the UFC if he had not developed diverticulitis.
Heyman, Lesnar’s longtime wrestling associate, made the claim in an interview with Graham Bensinger.
Lesnar became UFC heavyweight champion and finished his MMA career with five wins, three losses and one no contest.
Heyman believes the illness cut short Lesnar’s potential in the sport.
People at WWE reportedly described Heyman’s comments as promotional talk, rather than a claim to take literally.
The oldest UFC champion was 44, while Heyman said Lesnar would still be champion at 49.
Paul Heyman said Brock Lesnar would still be UFC champion at age 49 if diverticulitis had not interrupted his career.
Heyman said Lesnar would never have been defeated in the UFC and that no opponent could last beyond the first round.
People in WWE told Fightful Select they viewed Heyman’s remarks as him being in “promoter mode.”
Lesnar competed in the UFC and became its heavyweight champion, recording five wins, three losses and one no contest.
- Who
- Paul Heyman made the claims about Brock Lesnar.
- What
- Heyman said Lesnar would have remained undefeated and still been UFC champion if he had not had diverticulitis.
- When
- Heyman made the comments in a recent interview; the exact date is not stated.
- Where
- The comments were made in an interview with Graham Bensinger.
- Why
- Heyman said diverticulitis prevented Lesnar from achieving more in mixed martial arts.
Paul Heyman
WWE people who contacted Fightful Select
Lesnar’s UFC prospects
Paul Heyman
Heyman said Lesnar would have stayed undefeated and remained champion without diverticulitis.
WWE people who contacted Fightful Select
They agreed Heyman was in “promoter mode.
Lesnar’s ability
Paul Heyman
Heyman said no one could hang with Lesnar or get out of the first round.
WWE people who contacted Fightful Select
Not stated
Wrestling Inc published Heyman’s claims about Lesnar’s UFC career.
Fightful reported that WWE people viewed Heyman’s comments as “promoter mode.
- Lesnar’s age in Heyman’s claim
- 49
- Lesnar’s UFC record
- Five wins, three losses and one no contest
- Lesnar’s UFC title
- UFC Heavyweight Champion
- Heyman’s interview outlet
- In Depth With Graham Bensinger
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What people are saying
If he didn't have diverticulitis, he would've never been defeated in UFC. Never. He'd still be champion today at 49.
Everyone agreed he was just in “promoter mode.