Category: Brock Lesnar

  • Two former champions removed from the UFC rankings

    Two former champions removed from the UFC rankings

    Earlier today news broke that current UFC interim light heavyweight champion Jon Jones had been removed from the UFC rankings. Well two other former UFC title holders were also removed from the UFC ranking over the weekend, as both Brock Lesnar and Lyoto Machida are no longer listed. Brock Lesnar defeated Mark Hunt via unanimous […]

  • VIDEO | Brock Lesnar returns to the ring for the first time since UFC 200 doping violation

    VIDEO | Brock Lesnar returns to the ring for the first time since UFC 200 doping violation

    Brock Lesnar returned to the ring on Monday night for the first time since fighting at UFC 200. Following Lesnar’s fight with Mark Hunt at UFC 200, news broke that Lesnar tested positive for a banned substance and Hunt has been very vocal about his resentment on the entire situation. Without any sanctions in place […]

  • WWE will not punish Brock Lesnar for failed UFC drug tests

    WWE will not punish Brock Lesnar for failed UFC drug tests

    Brock Lesnar’s successful UFC 200 return may be tarnished from his pair of failed drug tests, however the WWE will not be punishing the former UFC champ for his infractions in the combat sports world. Lesnar failed a random drug test back in June prior to his UFC 200 clash with Mark Hunt, and also […]

  • UFC won’t fine Jon Jones or Brock Lesnar for failed drug tests

    UFC won’t fine Jon Jones or Brock Lesnar for failed drug tests

    Since it was announced that Brock Lesnar and Jon Jones failed drug tests prior to, and after, UFC 200 there has been much speculation as to how long both men would be suspended, and whether or not they would face fines. Mark Hunt, who fought Lesnar at UFC 200, also demanded 100% of Lesnar’s whopping […]

  • #FBF | Brock Lesnar storms out of interview when asked about steroids

    #FBF | Brock Lesnar storms out of interview when asked about steroids

    https://youtu.be/Z-WThgfvRdU?t=6m20s Earlier this month at UFC 200, former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar made his successful return to the Octagon as he defeated Mark Hunt via unanimous decision, utilizing his wrestling to control the fight. Following the fight, it was announced that Lesnar had failed an out-of-competition drug test back in June, and also failed […]

  • Kenny Florian talks about Mark Hunt wanting Brock Lesnar’s fight purse after testing positive for banned substance

    Kenny Florian talks about Mark Hunt wanting Brock Lesnar’s fight purse after testing positive for banned substance

    After Brock Lesnar fought Mark Hunt at UFC 200, the WWE star and former UFC heavyweight champion was flagged for a potential Anti-Doping Policy violation. Hunt was upset, to say the least that the news came out after the fight took place and demanded that he receive Brock Lesnar’s fight purse or be immediately released […]

  • Brock Lesnar’s failed drug test repercussions could go beyond NSAC

    Brock Lesnar’s failed drug test repercussions could go beyond NSAC

    With the news of Brock Lesnar failing two drug tests for his UFC 200 bout with Mark Hunt, one out-of-competition, and one fight night, many are wondering what the repercussions will be for the former heavyweight champ. Given the precedent set by the NSAC in the past, many are expecting Lesnar to be fined and […]

  • New details emerge regarding Brock Lesnar’s failed drug tests

    New details emerge regarding Brock Lesnar’s failed drug tests

    Just two days before UFC 200, UFC pound for pound kingpin Jon Jones was pulled from his headlining bout with Daniel Cormier after being notified of a potential anti-doping violation. In the days following UFC 200, it was reported that Jones failed the drug test for an estrogen blocker. The following weekend, it was revealed […]

  • Brock Lesnar fails second in-competition drug test from night of UFC 200

    Brock Lesnar fails second in-competition drug test from night of UFC 200

    The UFC was notified on Tuesday that Brock Lesnar failed a second drug test, this time from a sample collected on his UFC 200 fight day. The UFC released the following statement on Tuesday: “The UFC organization was notified today that the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) has informed Brock Lesnar that his in-competition sample collection […]

  • VIDEO | Kevin Hart on Brock Lesnar: I like Brock Lesnar, but you can’t cheat

    VIDEO | Kevin Hart on Brock Lesnar: I like Brock Lesnar, but you can’t cheat

    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. In the wake of the announcement, Mark Hunt demanded that the UFC give him 50% of Lesnar’s $2.5 million purse, or release him from his […]

  • USADA gives details on Brock Lesnar’s other drug tests

    USADA gives details on Brock Lesnar’s other drug tests

    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 […]

  • WWE releases statement on Brock Lesnar’s potential anti-doping violation

    WWE releases statement on Brock Lesnar’s potential anti-doping violation

    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. In addition to repercussions from the NSAC, […]

  • Brock Lesnar issues brief statement on potential anti-doping violation

    Brock Lesnar issues brief statement on potential anti-doping violation

    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 […]

  • Mark Hunt asks UFC to release him “if they don’t sort this out”

    Mark Hunt asks UFC to release him “if they don’t sort this out”

    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 […]

  • Pros react to Brock Lesnar’s USADA violation

    Pros react to Brock Lesnar’s USADA violation

    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. Of course it did not take long for fellow UFC […]

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

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

    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 […]

  • USADA will continue to randomly test Brock Lesnar until official retirement

    USADA will continue to randomly test Brock Lesnar until official retirement

    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 […]

  • Brock Lesnar “absolutely” open to rematch with Cain Velasquez

    Brock Lesnar “absolutely” open to rematch with Cain Velasquez

    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 […]

  • Brock Lesnar is ‘absolutely’ interested in a rematch with Cain Velasquez

    Brock Lesnar is ‘absolutely’ interested in a rematch with Cain Velasquez

    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. Lesnar was asked […]

  • VIDEO | Brock Lesnar’s Backstage Interview from UFC 200

    VIDEO | Brock Lesnar’s Backstage Interview from UFC 200

    Watch former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar get interviewed backstage following his UFC 200 decision victory over former title challenger Mark Hunt. Lesnar defeated Hunt via unanimous decision after dominating the “Super Samoan” on the ground in rounds one and three of their co-main event bout. Who would you like to see Brock Lesnar face […]

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

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

    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. Lesnar was able to dominate Hunt on the ground for the better portion of rounds one and three which resulted in his […]

  • VIDEO | Brock Lesnar’s post-fight octagon interview

    VIDEO | Brock Lesnar’s post-fight octagon interview

    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. Watch as “The Beast” is interviewed by Joe Rogan following his big victory over the “Super Samoan”. Who would you like […]

  • Junior Dos Santos calls out Brock Lesnar

    Junior Dos Santos calls out Brock Lesnar

    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: https://twitter.com/junior_cigano/status/751999920282959872 Brock Lesnar and Junior dos Santos were slated to meet five years ago at UFC 131 after serving as coaches on The Ultimate […]

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

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

    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. Following the fight, WWE heads Vince McMahon and Triple H reacted to “The Beast’s” big victory. “To come back after all […]

  • Brock Lesnar: “I’m the toughest ‘SOB’ in the game!”

    Brock Lesnar: “I’m the toughest ‘SOB’ in the game!”

    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 […]

  • VIDEO | Brock Lesnar vs. Mark Hunt (highlights)

    VIDEO | Brock Lesnar vs. Mark Hunt (highlights)

    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. Lesnar utilized his wrestling to control the fight, earning himself a unanimous decision win in impressive fashion. See the highlights from the fight […]

  • MMA community reacts to Brock Lesnar’s successful return

    MMA community reacts to Brock Lesnar’s successful return

    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 […]

  • Brock Lesnar earned the highest guaranteed payday ever at UFC 200

    Brock Lesnar earned the highest guaranteed payday ever at UFC 200

    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. […]