Friday night Brock Lesnar was notified by USADA of a potential drug test failure administered on June 28. Late Friday, USADA confirmed with Sporting News Lesnar passed numerous previous drug tests. Lesnar, whose usually quiet when it comes to making statements he doesn't have to decided to break his silence and speak out.
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"We'll get to the bottom of this," Lesnar said in a statement to The Associated Press.
The former UFC heavyweight champion sent three letters to the AP from USADA telling him he had passed drug tests before his UFC 200 fight against Mark Hunt. The now-Canadian was given eight random drug tests prior to UFC 200, including five tests in a two-week period. USADA spokesperson Ryan Madden sent a statement to Sporting News.
"With Mr. Lesnar having spoken publicly about the issue, I can confirm that he has been notified of a potential anti-doping policy violation, stemming from an out-of-competition sample collection on June 28, 2016," Madden said in the statement. "I can also confirm that the results from his previous samples collected by USADA were all reported as negative. Although USADA will not be providing any further specifics of the case at this time, I can tell you that Mr. Lesnar, as with every athlete under the UFC anti-doping policy, will be provided full due process under the rules."
Lesnar has the option of getting the B-sample tested which hasn't been decided at this time. He will get a chance to clear his name with USADA. He could also be facing a two-year suspension from USADA and whatever punishment the Nevada State Athletic Commission decides to impose since the fight took place in their state.
The substance the current WWE star allegedly took is currently unknown. Lesnar could to announce it himself.
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