Those waiting to find out just what Brock Lesnar tested positive for in an out-of-competition test on June 28 and an in-competition test after his decision win over Mark Hunt at July 9’s UFC 200 may not have to wait long. Word has arrived from The Los Angeles Times’ Lance Pugmire that Lesnar reportedly tested
Those waiting to find out just what Brock Lesnar tested positive for in an out-of-competition test on June 28 and an in-competition test after his decision win over Mark Hunt at July 9’s UFC 200 may not have to wait long.
Word has arrived from The Los Angeles Times’ Lance Pugmire that Lesnar reportedly tested positive for clomiphene, ironically the same banned estrogen blocker that former light heavyweight champion Jon Jones tested positive for on June 16, causing a baffling cancellation of his awaited championship rematch with Daniel Cormier at UFC 200:
I'm told by an official with knowledge of Brock Lesnar's positive test that the substance is clomiphene, the same one found in @JonnyBones.
UFC 200, hyped up as the greatest UFC event of all-time, is now appearing to be perhaps one of the biggest busts of all-time, and that’s in no small part due to the bad look that the hulking Lesnar has given them after receiving a pass from the usually required four-month window for un-retiring competitors under the UFC’s new random testing program with USADA.
The substance, clomiphene, has since come under intense focus in the media after it was revealed that Jones had tested positive for it along with another banned substance at yesterday’s (Mon., July 18, 2016) Nevada Athletic Commission (NAC) hearing, where “Bones” was granted a temporary suspension until his official punishment is dealt.
As for Lesnar, well, the UFC rented him as a sort of ‘one-off’ from his normal post at WWE, where he’ll appear as part of the SummerSlam 2016 pay-per-view in just over a month. While he certainly brought eyeballs to screens, one has to wonder if the inititally proposed plans for UFC 200 wouldn’t have worked out better without the massive headache and hassle of Lesnar and Jones’ mounting drug test failures.
After all, all Conor McGregor did was refuse to attend a press conference.
For Brock Lesnar fans hoping to see their favorite fighter exonerated, the going just got a bit rockier. News just arrived from the UFC that Lesnar, who was flagged for a potential USADA violation after he failed a June 28 out-of-competition, also failed an in-competition drug screen for the same substance after his unanimous decision
For Brock Lesnar fans hoping to see their favorite fighter exonerated, the going just got a bit rockier.
News just arrived from the UFC that Lesnar, who was flagged for a potential USADA violation after he failed a June 28 out-of-competition, also failed an in-competition drug screen for the same substance after his unanimous decision in over Mark Hunt in the co-main event of July 9’s UFC 200.
Read the UFC’s full statement here:
“The UFC organization was notified today that the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) has informed Brock Lesnar that his in-competition sample collection from July 9, 2016, at UFC 200, has tested positive for the same substance as his previously announced out-of-competition collection on June 28, 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 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.”
Former UFC heavyweight champion Lesnar had made a successful return to the world of MMA after four-and-half years away from the sport, beating fan favorite slugger Hunt heavily for the better part of three rounds at UFC 200.
But since news about his failed out-of-competition test broke last Friday (July 15, 2016), ‘The Super Samoan’ has been incredibly vocal about wanting half of Lesnar’s $2.5 million purse before asking for it all outright.
Overall, it’s jsut a terrible look for the UFC, who had their most hyped – and supposedly ‘biggest & baddest’ – card ever in UFC 200 absolutely ruined by its two main headliners testing positive for banned substances, and in an era when the UFC has spent millions and partnered with USADA to clean up the sport.
Lesnar is scheduled to appear for WWE at Summerslam on August 21, 2016.
With the MMA community still trying to put together the pieces of Brock Lesnar’s shocking potential USADA violation in the weeks leading up to his eventual UFC 200 win over Mark Hunt, ‘The Super Samoan’ has apparently had enough. After issuing a demand asking for half of ‘The Beast’s’ payday or his immediate release, Hunt
With the MMA community still trying to put together the pieces of Brock Lesnar’s shocking potential USADA violation in the weeks leading up to his eventual UFC 200 win over Mark Hunt, ‘The Super Samoan’ has apparently had enough.
After issuing a demand asking for half of ‘The Beast’s’ payday or his immediate release, Hunt has predictably been the brunt of a rash of online trash talkers who have presumably come to the defense of Lesnar, calling him innocent until proven guilty. While that’s true under the USADA guidelines, “The Super Samoan” had quite the seething response for those who badmouthed him on the web:
Love social media u can see all these steroid using monkeys talking shit cause the only way they ever win is by cheating fake ass monkeys ????????
Ouch. It sounds like Hunt isn’t happy, even after a full night to cool down from his demand for half of Lesnar’s pay. It’s hard to blame him, as he fought and was battered by a hulking 265-pound monster, who, if it becomes proven he was on steroids, was chemically enhanced, the exact type of situation the UFC has been trying to get rid of since implementing the new and increased drug testing in conjunction with USADA.
As former UFC owner Lorenzo Fertitta said when they announced that partnership, “It’s going to get worse before it gets better.”
Indeed it has. But has it been worth it, and will it truly get better anytime soon?
Looks like it’s going to be another crazy week in the MMA world, and for very similar reasons to the days leading up to UFC 200. This time, instead of Jon Jones’ ongoing drama, we are force fed the news that Brock Lesnar has also failed a drug test. USADA (United States Anti Doping Agency)
Looks like it’s going to be another crazy week in the MMA world, and for very similar reasons to the days leading up to UFC 200. This time, instead of Jon Jones’ ongoing drama, we are force fed the news that Brock Lesnar has also failed a drug test. USADA (United States Anti Doping Agency) has caught another UFC superstar, and again UFC 200 has it’s aura damaged in the wake of a less than thrilling event. The questions brought to light by the second failed drug test announcement in as many weeks are many and deep.
Did the UFC know about Lesnar’s failed drug test before he competed? It’s a pondering that’s worth considering, bu remember that Jones’ failed test was not announced until three days out from UFC 200, and his happened on June 16. Seeing as Brock’s pop was on June 28, the timelines would seem to match roughly. If anything it took USADA longer to announce ‘Bones’ had flunked a screen.
What does this mean for the future of the UFC? Just after officially changing ownership, the second high profile drug bust in a fortnight is anything but good. It’s almost ironic that the historic pay-per-view that was meant to celebrate a milestone in the promotion’s history, replicate the glory of UFC 100, has now ended up making quite the mockery the lead protagonists in this ongoing story.
One thing we do know now, whether this seems premature or not, is that USADA has officially ended the Brock Lesnar experiment within the UFC. It started way back in 2008 when the WWE superstar crossed over to mixed martial arts to face Frank Mir in just his second pro fight. Mir would submit Lesnar with a kneebar in one round at UFC 81, setting up their rematch at UFC 100.
After running through Heat Herring, Lesnar would face the legend Randy Couture at UFC 91. This was his defining moment and he grabbed the bull by the horns. Brock Lesnar was crowned the UFC heavyweight champion, and his revenge over Mir at UFC 100 went down in history as one of the most popular moments in the sport’s tapestry. The UFC 116 victory over Shane Carwin would lead to horrific beatings and TKO losses against Cain Velasquez and Alistair Overeem. We thought the Mexican and Dutchman had ended the experiment, but little did we know they’d just forced a break.
When Lesnar’s return was announced out of the blue on April 23, during the UFC 199 broadcast, the media storm around the larger than life pro wrestler started over anew. UFC 200 on July 9 with MArk Hunt as the confirmed opponent, ‘what a challenge!’ we though. How would ‘The Beast’ deal with such a heavy hitter. Unfortunately he’s clearly gone to illegal means to do so, and now his unanimous decision win over ‘The Super Samoan’ that night has lost all legitimacy.
Perhaps we should have seen it all along, maybe the USADA waiver of the four month testing period prior to his rejoining was just a coincidence, but surely his massively ripped physique was a clear sign? Of course that’s not to say he hadn’t worked really hard, and without knowing further details on his failed dope screen it’s hard to speculate on exactly what’s happened here. Again, the only thing we know for sure is that Brock Lesnar is now done fighting.
Potential outcomes for Lesnar could include a two year mandatory ban, a hefty fine or overturning of the result against Hunt. In terms of his rumoured title run, that’s over, as the new age of MMA drug testing claims it’s biggest (in all senses) victim to date.
For those thinking Brock Lesnar would ride off in to the sunset after a fairy tale win, think again, as we’ve learned time and time again in the past; what seems too good to be true probably is just that.
Looks like it’s going to be another crazy week in the MMA world, and for very similar reasons to the days leading up to UFC 200. This time, instead of Jon Jones’ ongoing drama, we are force fed the news that Brock Lesnar has also failed a drug test. USADA (United States Anti Doping Agency)
Looks like it’s going to be another crazy week in the MMA world, and for very similar reasons to the days leading up to UFC 200. This time, instead of Jon Jones’ ongoing drama, we are force fed the news that Brock Lesnar has also failed a drug test. USADA (United States Anti Doping Agency) has caught another UFC superstar, and again UFC 200 has it’s aura damaged in the wake of a less than thrilling event. The questions brought to light by the second failed drug test announcement in as many weeks are many and deep.
Did the UFC know about Lesnar’s failed drug test before he competed? It’s a pondering that’s worth considering, bu remember that Jones’ failed test was not announced until three days out from UFC 200, and his happened on June 16. Seeing as Brock’s pop was on June 28, the timelines would seem to match roughly. If anything it took USADA longer to announce ‘Bones’ had flunked a screen.
What does this mean for the future of the UFC? Just after officially changing ownership, the second high profile drug bust in a fortnight is anything but good. It’s almost ironic that the historic pay-per-view that was meant to celebrate a milestone in the promotion’s history, replicate the glory of UFC 100, has now ended up making quite the mockery the lead protagonists in this ongoing story.
One thing we do know now, whether this seems premature or not, is that USADA has officially ended the Brock Lesnar experiment within the UFC. It started way back in 2008 when the WWE superstar crossed over to mixed martial arts to face Frank Mir in just his second pro fight. Mir would submit Lesnar with a kneebar in one round at UFC 81, setting up their rematch at UFC 100.
After running through Heat Herring, Lesnar would face the legend Randy Couture at UFC 91. This was his defining moment and he grabbed the bull by the horns. Brock Lesnar was crowned the UFC heavyweight champion, and his revenge over Mir at UFC 100 went down in history as one of the most popular moments in the sport’s tapestry. The UFC 116 victory over Shane Carwin would lead to horrific beatings and TKO losses against Cain Velasquez and Alistair Overeem. We thought the Mexican and Dutchman had ended the experiment, but little did we know they’d just forced a break.
When Lesnar’s return was announced out of the blue on April 23, during the UFC 199 broadcast, the media storm around the larger than life pro wrestler started over anew. UFC 200 on July 9 with MArk Hunt as the confirmed opponent, ‘what a challenge!’ we though. How would ‘The Beast’ deal with such a heavy hitter. Unfortunately he’s clearly gone to illegal means to do so, and now his unanimous decision win over ‘The Super Samoan’ that night has lost all legitimacy.
Perhaps we should have seen it all along, maybe the USADA waiver of the four month testing period prior to his rejoining was just a coincidence, but surely his massively ripped physique was a clear sign? Of course that’s not to say he hadn’t worked really hard, and without knowing further details on his failed dope screen it’s hard to speculate on exactly what’s happened here. Again, the only thing we know for sure is that Brock Lesnar is now done fighting.
Potential outcomes for Lesnar could include a two year mandatory ban, a hefty fine or overturning of the result against Hunt. In terms of his rumoured title run, that’s over, as the new age of MMA drug testing claims it’s biggest (in all senses) victim to date.
For those thinking Brock Lesnar would ride off in to the sunset after a fairy tale win, think again, as we’ve learned time and time again in the past; what seems too good to be true probably is just that.
In the words of Nate Diaz – ‘I’m not surprised’ is the standard reaction to the news that broke last night (Friday July 16, 2016). Funnily enough its fellow UFC fighters who are sharing this sentiment about Brock Lesnar’s failed drug test in the wake of USADA’s (United States Anti Doping Agency) second major scalp
In the words of Nate Diaz – ‘I’m not surprised’ is the standard reaction to the news that broke last night (Friday July 16, 2016). Funnily enough its fellow UFC fighters who are sharing this sentiment about Brock Lesnar’s failed drug test in the wake of USADA’s (United States Anti Doping Agency) second major scalp in the span of two weeks. UFC 200, it seems, is perhaps the most cursed card of all time, as well as the most disappointing. All this drama coincides with the change of ownership of the promotion.
Mark Hunt, who lost a unanimous decision to ‘jacked white boy’ and WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) superstar Brock Lesnar on July 9 has since vocalised his displeasure. After learning ‘The Beast’ failed a dope screen dating back to June 28, ‘The Super Samoan’ has asked for half of Lesnar’s record-breaking $2.5 million purse. Either that, or Hunt will walk.
What seemed to be a successful partnership with the WWE is now turning in to a storm of bad media. Cross promotion between the two gargantuan entities in the middle of UFC 200 now has a sense of tragic comedy about it, and now Brock Lesnar has broken his silence on the failed USADA test. Read his official statement via The Star Phoenix:
“We will get to the bottom of this,”
Yes those eight words are actually how Lesnar responded to this dire mess. In terms of the after thoughts on the supposed-to-be historic show that was UFC 200, there aren’t many other way that the memory of that night could be soured any further.
There are no winners to emerge from this murky situation, only lessons to be learned. Nobody is safe from USADA, and once again some words from popular lightweight Nate Diaz ring true; EVERYONE IS ON STEROIDS!
Stay tuned to LowKickMMA for more updates on this developing story.
