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USADA Hands Brock Lesnar One-Year Suspension For Failed UFC 200 Drug Tests

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The verdict is in from the U.S. Anti Doping Agency (USADA) regarding Brock Lesnar’s failed drug tests before and after UFC 200. The former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) heavyweight title holder was hit with a one-year suspension from USADA. Last month, the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) dished out their own suspension and it was for one year as well.

The NSAC also fined Lesnar $250,000 and changed the result of his unanimous decision win over Mark Hunt to a no contest. Here is a bit from the USADA press release:

“Lesnar, 39, tested positive for clomiphene and its metabolite, 4-hydroxyclomiphene, following an out-of-competition urine test conducted on June 28, 2016, and an in-competition urine test conducted on July 9, 2016, at UFC 200 in Las Vegas, Nev. Clomiphene is a prohibited substance in the category of Hormone and Metabolic Modulators and is prohibited at all times under the UFC Anti-Doping Policy, which has adopted the WADA Prohibited List.

Lesnar’s one-year period of ineligibility began on July 15, 2016, the date on which he was provisionally suspended by USADA, and is identical in length to the sanction imposed by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) on December 15, 2016. In addition, the NSAC overturned Lesnar’s victory at UFC 200 to a no-contest.”

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The NSAC also fined Lesnar $250,000 and changed the result of his unanimous decision win over Mark Hunt to a no contest. Here is a bit from the USADA press release:

Brock Lesnar Receives One Year Suspension From USADA

The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) has followed the lead of the Nevada State Athletic Commission regarding former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar’s multiple failed drug tests surrounding his UFC 200 (July 9, 2016) bout against Mark Hunt. Like the commission, USADA has handed Lesnar a one year suspension according to a report from MMAFighting.com.

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While it’s unclear whether or not he’ll ever fight again, Lesnar will be able to compete again on July 15, 2017, as the suspension is retroactive to when his provisional suspension begun. The ex-champion failed two drug tests with one being an out-of-competition test and one being an in-competition test.

In addition to his punishment from USADA and his suspension from the commission, Lesnar was also fined $250,000 by the NSAC.

Despite his failed test, Lesnar did in fact compete at UFC 200, as he scored a dominant decision victory over Hunt, although it has since been changed to a no-contest. Both the UFC and Lesnar have come under extreme criticism, as Lesnar was given an exemption from entering the USADA testing pool four months prior to his return.

Hunt has also unleashed on the UFC and Lesnar and he’s threatened the UFC with a lawsuit.

Do you feel as if the punishment fits the crime for the former heavyweight kingpin?

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Brock Lesnar Receives One Year Suspension From USADA

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In addition to his punishment from USADA and his suspension from the commission, Lesnar was also fined $250,000 by the NSAC.

Hunt has also unleashed on the UFC and Lesnar and he’s threatened the UFC with a lawsuit.

Do you feel as if the punishment fits the crime for the former heavyweight kingpin?

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Tito Ortiz: I Told Cyborg To Take Featherweight Title Fight

Last month it was reported that Invicta FC featherweight champion Cris Cyborg Justino had been flagged by USADA (United States Anti-Doping Agency) for a potential anti-doping violation. Prior to that, UFC President Dana White said that the promotion had offered her two fights for the inaugural UFC 145-pound title, but she denied both of them,

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Justino has competed twice in the UFC thus far, finishing Leslie Smith and Lina Lansberg in 140-pound catchweight bouts. Typically competing at featherweight, it was surprising to hear that the Brazilian slugger turned down multiple title fights in her respective division, but perhaps the potential violation had something to do with that.

Either way, former UFC light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz, who used to manage Cyborg, recently told MMAJunkie that he advised her to take the title fight:

“I told her to take the fight,” Ortiz said. “She said, ‘Tito, I’ve been working really, really hard for the last three years. I’ve been cutting a lot of weight. I want to enjoy Christmas time. I want to go on vacation,’ and I understood that. Personally, I understood that.”

As far as Justino’s situation with USADA goes, Ortiz was reluctant to comment on the manner:

“The situation she’s going through right now, from what I’ve heard through her attorney and what I’ve heard from her, it was strictly from her doctor,” Ortiz said. “So I have no input on that at all. I don’t know. I’m not going to make any statements at all about it, because I know zero about it.”

Interestingly enough, Ray Elbe, a representative of Justino’s, denied the fighter consulting with Ortiz:

“She has not sought career advice from him in some time as he no longer plays a part in her management, he said.”

Ortiz will return to action next month (Jan. 21, 2017) in the main event of Bellator 170 as he takes on former UFC title challenge Chael Sonnen.

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Jon Jones Still Wants To Challenge For Heavyweight Title

Former UFC light heavyweight champion and former pound-for-pound king Jon “Bones” Jones will likely return to action this upcoming July after serving out a year long suspension due to a failed drug test surrounding his scheduled UFC 200 (July 9, 2016) rematch with Daniel Cormier, which he was pulled from just days prior to the

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When Jones does indeed make his return, he’ll likely receive an immediate title shot and if he finds his way back to the top of the 205-pound class, few fights will remain him. Jones has come dangerously close to cleaning out light heavyweight and a potential jump to heavyweight has been discussed because of that.

In fact, “Bones” recently told Joe Rogan that he still wants to challenge for the heavyweight strap:

“I do want to challenge for the heavyweight title, but I’m waiting for the perfect opponent,” Jones said. “I’ve beaten up a lot of heavyweights, man. Only people who train at (Jackson-Wink MMA) have seen that. I’ve picked up a lot of heavyweights. I’ve slammed a lot of heavyweights.”

“I know that I’m capable. I just want to make sure I compete against the right stylistic matchup for me when I go to heavyweight and challenge for that title.”

Jones has always been a large 205 pounder, but he said that he wouldn’t bulk up too much to compete at heavyweight:

“(At heavyweight) I’ll fight right around 230. I’ll try to eat a lot and make sure my endurance and speed is where it needs to be.”

Would you like to see “Bones” test his hand at heavyweight at some point next year?

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Five Reasons 2017 Could Be A Rough Year For The UFC

2015 and 2016 turned out to be two of the best years in promotional history for the UFC, specifically from a financial standpoint, as fight fans were treated to some of the best-selling pay-per-views of all time during that time period. The UFC also inked some lucrative deals over the last year or two. However, we

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However, we may not be saying the same about 2017 12 months from now. Many changes are looming not only within the UFC, but within mixed martial arts as a whole and that may cause a change of the tides next year. WME-IMG talent agency purchased the UFC for a whopping $4.2 billion earlier this year, but various issues may now be heading its way.

Let’s take a look at why 2017 may end up being a rough year for the UFC:

Potential Absence of Conor McGregor

The UFC is a star-driven company given that pay-per-view (PPV) is its most prominent source of income, but it seems as if the promotion is dealing with a lack of stars as of late and to make matters worse, its biggest star may be taking some time off to begin the year.

After winning the lightweight title at Nov. 12’s UFC 205, Conor McGregor said that he could potentially be taking a break from action given the fact the he and his longtime girlfriend will welcome their first child. UFC President Dana White has said that the “Notorious” one could be on the sidelines for up to 10 months, although McGregor hasn’t confirmed a specific timeline.

Either way, the brash Irishman has headlined some of the best selling pay-per-views of all-time over the last two years. If does end up taking a break for the majority of 2017, the UFC would feel certainly his absence in the pocketbook, and that’s not something the new owners can afford to do when attempting to repay such a massive loan.

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