Why Brock Lesnar Should Be Inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame

Although he only spent a short amount of time in the UFC, Brock Lesnar made a huge impact on the sport and should be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame.

The company signed the former WWE superstar in 2007, creating a huge amount of coverage surrounding his debut. But no one anticipated the success he would go on to achieve. In just eight professional bouts, Lesnar would capture the UFC heavyweight title, break pay-per-view records and build up an impressive resume against the who's who of the heavyweight division, defeating former champions like Randy Couture and Frank Mir.

Those are accolades that very few fighters could accomplish, especially after just a few years of competing at the elite level in mixed martial arts.

Lesnar's presence inside the Octagon was just as impressive as some of the victories he carried. Standing at 6'4" and weighing over 265 pounds, his physique and ability were uncanny. No other fighter had possessed such a raw blend of strength, athleticism and agility.

But the South Dakota native was definitely larger than life in more ways than one. 

Aside from his physical stature, Lesnar's charisma and rebellious attitude made him a household name with the UFC, and it immediately attracted audiences everywhere he went. 

Realistically, his professional record didn't account for much, and it indicated that he was nothing more than mediocre. But his aura and marketability overshadowed his performances. You will not find a single fighter who had more impact on the sport than Lesnar, including UFC champions Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz—both of whom went on to achieve more success in their respective careers.

Whether you loved him or hated him, the former UFC heavyweight champion's charisma and immediate impact launched him into superstardom, the likes of which no one had ever seen before. And that alone should make him a leading candidate for the UFC Hall of Fame.