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On This Day in 2010: Brock Lesnar Defended His UFC Heavyweight Title in Dramatic Fashion

On This Day in 2010: Brock Lesnar Defended His UFC Heavyweight Title in Dramatic Fashion

On this day 15 years ago, Brock Lesnar overcame immense adversity to defeat Shane Carwin at UFC 116 and unify the UFC heavyweight championship in one of the most dramatic title fights in MMA history.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 11
Shane Carwin was brutalized by a UFC legend after replacing Brock Lesnar on short notice

Shane Carwin was brutalized by a UFC legend after replacing Brock Lesnar on short notice

Shane Carwin left the octagon covered in blood after replacing a former UFC Heavyweight Champion on short notice. A year after losing the UFC Heavyweight championship to Brock Lesnar, Shane Carwin took the former WWE star’s place in a huge main event fight.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 24
Heavy hitter who pushed Brock Lesnar to the limit announced his UFC arrival with a stunning 44-second KO

Heavy hitter who pushed Brock Lesnar to the limit announced his UFC arrival with a stunning 44-second KO

The UFC’s heavyweight division has been home to monstrous punchers with a new powerful force making his name on this day in 2008. UFC 84 on May 24 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena was packed with impressive knockout wins.

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