Brock Lesnar News

Scott Hernandez - July 16, 2016

Friday evening news broke that former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar had failed a random USADA drug test back in June prior to his UFC 200 scrap with Mark Hunt.

Scott Hernandez - July 16, 2016

Despite the UFC waiving the mandatory 4 month transitionary period for fighters coming out of retirement, during which they are subject to random USADA drug testing, USADA managed to test Brock Lesnar 6 times in 1 month leading up to his UFC 200 fight with Mark Hunt. Saturday morning, USADA spokesman Ryan Madden revealed to Fox Sports that Lesnar had actually passed all of his other drug tests leading up to the event.

Scott Hernandez - July 16, 2016

Brock Lesnar may not be facing backlash from just the MMA community in the wake of his “potential anti-doping violation”. The former UFC champion failed an out-of-competition drug test in June, which wasn’t announced until post-UFC 200. This likely could complicate things with Lesnar’s other employers, the WWE.

Scott Hernandez - July 16, 2016

Friday evening, it was revealed that the US Anti-Doping agency had informed the UFC of a “potential anti-doping violation” for Brock Lesnar stemming from a June drug test. Lesnar’s opponent for UFC 200, Mark Hunt, was quick to release a statement on the matter, demanding the UFC give him 50% of Lesnar’s massive purse for the event, or release him from his contract.

Chris Taylor - July 15, 2016

Earlier tonight news broke that former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar had been flagged for a potential anti-doping violation. The out-of-competition drug test in question was performed by USADA on June 28, 11 days prior to Brock Lesnar’s UFC 200 decision victory over Mark Hunt.

Scott Hernandez - July 15, 2016

Less than a week after Brock Lesnar’s triumphant return to the Octagon at UFC 200, where he defeated Mark Hunt via unanimous decision in the co-main event of the historic card, it was announced that the UFC was notified of a potential anti-doping violation for Lesnar stemming from a June 28th drug test. It didn’t take long for the UFC to release a statement on the situation through UFC.com:

Scott Hernandez - July 14, 2016

When it was announced that Brock Lesnar would be fighting at UFC 200 against Mark Hunt, the former heavyweight champion immediately became an active fighter in the eyes of USADA. While Lesnar was able to avoid the 4 month period of random drug testing prior to his UFC debut, he will now be subject to random testing until he officially announces his retirement. Following his UFC 200 win over Hunt, Lesnar sounded as though he would be open to fighting in the Octagon again in the future.

Scott Hernandez - July 12, 2016

At UFC 200, both Brock Lesnar, and Cain Velasquez returned to the Octagon. For Lesnar, the return was a much more difficult one, with it being nearly 5 years since the former heavyweight champion stepped inside the Octagon. For Velasquez on the other hand, it was the first time he set foot inside the Octagon since his UFC 188 loss to Fabricio Werdum.

Chris Taylor - July 10, 2016

Watch former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar get interviewed backstage following his UFC 200 decision victory over former title challenger Mark Hunt.

Chris Taylor - July 10, 2016

Former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar made a successful return to the octagon at last night’s UFC 200 event in Las Vegas earning a unanimous decision victory over former title challenger Mark Hunt.

Chris Taylor - July 10, 2016

Former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar made a successful return to the octagon at last night’s historic UFC 200 event in Las Vegas scoring a unanimous decision victory over former title challenger Mark Hunt.

Chris Taylor - July 10, 2016

Former UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos took to Twitter to congratulate Brock Lesnar on his UFC 200 victory over Mark Hunt and to ask “The Beast” for a future fight: Congratulations on your victory Brock.

Chris Taylor - July 9, 2016

During tonight’s UFC 200 post-fight press conference former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar was asked if he will ever fight again in the UFC and if the decision would be based on his employers at the WWE. Brock, who defeated former title challenger Mark Hunt in the evenings co-main event via decision, responded with the following statement: “Let’s get one thing clear, Brock Lesnar does want Brock Lesnar wants to do.”

Scott Hernandez - July 9, 2016

https://youtu.be/w_zVIZbqBto In the co-main event of UFC 200, former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar stepped into the Octagon for the first time in 5 years to fight #8 ranked heavyweight Mark Hunt.

Scott Hernandez - July 9, 2016

In the co-main event of UFC 200, former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar returned to the Octagon after nearly 5 years. Lesnar shocked the world as he not only defeated Mark Hunt, but dominated the fight from bell to bell with his wrestling. Immediately after the win, the MMA community went wild on Twitter. See the best reactions below:

Chris Taylor - July 9, 2016

Former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar (6-3 MMA) made a successful return to the octagon at tonight’s UFC 200 event in Las Vegas scoring a unanimous decision victory over former title challenger Mark Hunt. Lesnar utilized his ground game to smother and batter Mark Hunt for the better portion of both rounds one and three.

Russell Ess - July 7, 2016

Heavyweights Brock Lesnar and Mark Hunt have been moved up from the co-main event to headline UFC 200 with Jon Jones being pulled from the UFC light heavyweight championship versus Daniel Cormier. Lesnar appeared for an open workout on Thursday in Las Vegas, Nevada ahead of UFC 200 and was asked about Jones’ potential anti-doping violation that got him removed from the historic event taking place on Saturday.

Scott Hernandez - July 6, 2016

On Saturday, Brock Lesnar will make his highly anticipated return to the Octagon after nearly 5 years away from the UFC. Lesnar will be facing #8 ranked heavyweight Mark Hunt, who is widely believed to be a legend of the sport. Hunt will be entering the fight on a 2-fight win streak that has seen him defeat both Bigfoot Silva, and Frank Mir via walk-off KO.