Brock Lesnar has seemingly retired after losing a match to Oba Femi at WrestleMania 42 on Sunday night.

What happened?

He left his boots and gloves in the ring, a traditional gesture signifying retirement.

Dana White, the CEO and President of the UFC, was featured in a tribute package to Brock Lesnar on Monday Night Raw.

Why it matters for Brock Lesnar

White recalled Lesnar's phenomenal run from the start of 2008 to the end of 2011, winning the heavyweight world title in just three UFC fights.

Lesnar is now 48 years old and had not built up to a retirement angle on the Las Vegas showcase.

What comes next?

Fans had expected him to retire later this year at Summerslam, which takes place in his home state of Minneapolis.

Paul 'Triple H' Leveque added that Lesnar is an icon in the world of professional wrestling, having made the switch following a glittering NCAA championship career in his college days.

Lesnar has had ten different reigns as some iteration of WWE champion, won two Royal Rumbles as well as a Money In The Bank and King of the Ring tournament.

The former heavyweight champion has been done with fighting since a 2016 comeback that ended in a failed drugs test, but has remained involved in the WWE for almost a decade since.

On Sunday night, Lesnar lost a match to Oba Femi at WrestleMania 42, and then left his boots and gloves in the ring, seemingly retiring altogether.

Dana White paid tribute to Lesnar's time in the UFC, which featured a stunning feat of winning the heavyweight world title in just three UFC fights.

White said: 'The guy comes over from the WWE, and he actually becomes the heavyweight champion of the world. It's impossible to do.'

Lesnar's retirement package featured old interviews with a number of key names, including Paul 'Triple H' Leveque.

The tribute package was aired on Monday Night Raw, after Lesnar did not appear on the show following his retirement on Sunday night.

Lesnar's retirement marks the end of an era for the UFC legend, who has had a glittering career in both the UFC and the WWE.

He will be remembered as one of the greatest heavyweight champions in UFC history, with a phenomenal run from 2008 to 2011.

Lesnar's legacy will continue to be felt in the world of professional wrestling, where he has had a huge impact over the years.

The UFC legend has inspired a generation of fighters, and his retirement will be felt by fans around the world.

Lesnar's decision to retire will give him the opportunity to focus on his personal life, and to look back on an incredible career.

He will always be remembered as a true legend of the UFC, and his legacy will continue to inspire future generations of fighters.