Paul Heyman claims Brock Lesnar could have remained UFC champion
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 5:26 PM
Last updated Nov 1, 2026
Paul Heyman discussed Brock Lesnar's UFC career during an interview with Graham Bensinger, stating that diverticulitis hindered Lesnar’s potential. Heyman believes Lesnar, who was a UFC Heavyweight Champion with a record of five wins, three losses, and one no contest, would have remained undefeated without this health issue. According to Heyman, Lesnar would still dominate the UFC scene today at age 49. Lesnar recently confirmed his retirement from WWE after a series of matches culminating at SummerSlam this year.
- •Paul Heyman believes diverticulitis affected Brock Lesnar's UFC performance.
- •Lesnar was a UFC Heavyweight Champion with a mixed record.
- •Heyman claims Lesnar would be undefeated if not for health issues.
- •Lesnar officially retired from wrestling after SummerSlam earlier this year.
- •Heyman conducted the interview with Graham Bensinger.
- 5:26 PMWrestling Inc — Paul Heyman: Brock Lesnar Would Have Gone Undefeated In UFC If Not For Diverticulitis
"WWE Hall of Famer Paul Heyman says had Brock Lesnar not suffered from diverticulitis during his UFC run he'd still be an apex fighter there.
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