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Brock Lesnar Notified Of Potential Anti-Doping Violation Following ‘UFC 200’ Win

By Mark Suleymanov
Published on: 11:51 PST, Jul 15, 2016

Brock Lesnar’s future with the UFC may be in jeopardy as he was notified by the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) of a potential violation of the anti-doping policy stemming from an out-of-competition test administered on June 28, per MMA Fighting.

Lesnar, 39, returned to the octagon last Saturday after a five-year absence. He defeated the then-No. 8 ranked heavyweight Mark Hunt and defeated him via unanimous decision after their three-round battle. After the fight, Lesnar was mostly non-committal about his fighting future, but left the door open for a return.

However, following this announcement, Lesnar’s mixed martial arts career may be done. UFC released the following statement in regards to Lesnar’s suspension.

“The UFC organization was notified today that the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) has informed Brock Lesnar of a potential Anti-Doping Policy violation stemming from an out-of-competition sample collection on June 28, 2016. USADA received the testing results from the June 28, 2016 sample collection from the WADA-accredited UCLA Olympic Analytical Laboratory on the evening of July 14, 2016.

“USADA, the independent administrator of the UFC Anti-Doping Policy, will handle the results management and appropriate adjudication of this case. It is important to note that, under the UFC Anti-Doping Policy, there is a full fair legal review process that is afforded to all athletes before any sanctions are imposed.

“The Nevada State Athletic Commission also retains jurisdiction over this matter as the sample collection was performed in close proximity to Lesnar’s bout at UFC 200 in Las Vegas. Consistent with all previous potential anti-doping violations, additional information will be provided at the appropriate time as the process moves forward.”

Lesnar was given a controversial exemption from undergoing the required USADA testing. UFC’s policy, in accordance with the USADA, requires a fighter to give four months’ notification before he or she fights. However, since Lesnar announced his return less than two months before his bout with Hunt, there was not enough time to submit to the four-month test period.

However, there is a clause in the policy by UFC where an athlete may be given an exemption given the proper circumstances, via FOX Sports.

“UFC may grant an exemption to the four-month written notice rule in exceptional circumstances or where the strict application of that rule would be manifestly unfair to an athlete.”

Despite Pro Wrestling Insider’s report that Lesnar was tested eight times leading up to his fight with Hunt, the “Super Samoan” was not happy that Lesnar was granted an exemption.

Hunt, speaking to FOX Sports leading up to the bout, accused Lesnar of being on steroids.

“I don’t think that’s fair. I think it’s load of bulls***, I think it’s rubbish. I don’t think anyone should be exempt from testing. If they’re trying to clean the sport up — mixed martial arts — this is a bad way to do it,” Hunt said. “I don’t care who you are. It’s ridiculous. I don’t think it’s a great move. I think he’s juiced to the gills.”

Lesnar himself responded to the claims that he may be taking some sort of banned substances, telling rounds of media on a UFC 200 conference call that he can’t help his sizable frame.

“I’ve been dealing with that my entire life. I’m a white boy and I’m jacked. Deal with it. What do you want me to say? I’m a white boy and I’m jacked. Deal with it.”

Lesnar has the option to appeal the suspension and take matters from there. However, if it turns out that Lesnar did violate the policy, he could see his MMA career end and face disciplinary action from his current employer, WWE.

[Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images]

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