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Brock Lesnar issues brief statement on potential anti-doping violation

bjpenndotcom - 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.

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Mark Hunt asks UFC to release him "if they don't sort this out"

bjpenndotcom - July 15, 2016

Friday afternoon, it was revealed that former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar had been flagged for a “potential USADA anti-doping violation” stemming from a June drug test. That didn’t sit too well with Mark Hunt, who lost to Lesnar at UFC 200 via unanimous decision. The heavyweight veteran demanded that the UFC give him half of Lesnar’s purse, or release him from his UFC contract.

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Pros react to Brock Lesnar's USADA violation

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.

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UFC releases statement on Brock Lesnar's potential anti-doping violation

bjpenndotcom - 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:

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Brock Lesnar "absolutely" open to rematch with Cain Velasquez

bjpenndotcom - 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.

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Brock Lesnar is 'absolutely' interested in a rematch with Cain Velasquez

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 scoring a unanimous decision victory over former title challenger Mark Hunt. Earlier that evening at UFC 200, former heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez scored a first-round knockout victory over Travis Browne.

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VIDEO | Brock Lesnar's Backstage Interview from UFC 200

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.

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VIDEO | Brock Lesnar's post-fight press conference (Highlights)

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.

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Junior Dos Santos calls out Brock Lesnar

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.

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VIDEO | Triple H and Vince McMahon react to Brock Lesnar's UFC 200 win

Chris Taylor - July 10, 2016

https://youtu.be/cqVNZ4QOK20 Former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar made a successful return to the octagon at last night’s UFC 200 event in Las Vegas scoring a unanimous decision victory over former title challenger Mark Hunt.

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Brock Lesnar: "I'm the toughest 'SOB' in the game!"

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.”

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VIDEO | Brock Lesnar vs. Mark Hunt (highlights)

bjpenndotcom - 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.

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Brock Lesnar earned the highest guaranteed payday ever at UFC 200

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.

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Clip | Brock Lesnar slams Mark Hunt to the floor

Chris Taylor - July 9, 2016

What goes up, must come down! #BrockSmash #UFC200 pic.twitter.com/5t1Rn5Ak9e — UFC Canada (@UFC_CA) July 10, 2016

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Brock Lesnar calls Jon Jones 'unprofessional' for USADA violation

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.

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Brock Lesnar on title run: "Never say never. We'll see"

bjpenndotcom - 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.

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PHOTO | Brock Lesnar proudly representing Canada instead of America

Russell Ess - July 6, 2016

Former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar was born and raised in Webster, South Dakota and went on to wrestle at the University of Minnesota, winning the NCAA division I heavyweight championship his senior year. Now, the WWE superstar lives in Canada on his farm in Maryfield, Saskatchewan and is representing Canada on his UFC Reebok uniform for his fight against Mark hunt at UFC 200.

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VIDEO | Brock Lesnar confident ahead of UFC return despite layoff

bjpenndotcom - July 6, 2016

On Saturday, former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar will return to the Octagon to face heavyweight legend Mark Hunt in the co-main event of UFC 200.