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Brock Lesnar: UFC in chaos as heavyweight WWE star is flagged for potential doping violation in build-up to UFC 200 victory

It comes as a result of test administered 11 days prior to his triumphant UFC return against Mark Hunt last weekend

THE UFC is in chaos after the announcement that Brock Lesnar has been flagged for a potential doping violation by the United Stades Anti-Doping Agency.

The potential violation comes as a result of test administered on June 28, 11 days prior to his triumphant Octagon return against Mark Hunt at UFC 200 last weekend.

Brock Lesnar defeated Mark Hunt by unanimous decision in UFC return last week
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Brock Lesnar defeated Mark Hunt by unanimous decision in UFC return last weekCredit: AP:Associated Press

Lesnar, 39, returned for the unanimous points win over Hunt in his first MMA bout in five years after being given a reprieve from his deal with WWE.

Brock Lesnar leaves the Octagon following his win over Mark Hunt
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Brock Lesnar leaves the Octagon following his win over Mark HuntCredit: Per Haljestam

The UFC said in a statement that they not informed of the potential violation until yesterday, which is why Lesnar was still able to compete.

Brock Lesnar defeated Mark Hunt in his first UFC bout in five years
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Brock Lesnar defeated Mark Hunt in his first UFC bout in five yearsCredit: AP:Associated Press

The UFC's full statement read: "The UFC organisation was notified today that the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) has informed Brock Lesnar of a potential Anti-Doping Policy violation stemming from an out-of-competition sample collection on June 28, 2016.

"USADA received the testing results from the June 28, 2016 sample collection from the WADA-accredited UCLA Olympic Analytical Laboratory on the evening of July 14, 2016.

Brock Lesnar, left, takes down Mark Hunt during his victory
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Brock Lesnar, left, takes down Mark Hunt during his victoryCredit: AP:Associated Press

"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 in close proximity to Lesnar’s bout 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."

Brock Lesnar celebrates his win over Mark Hunt last weekend
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Brock Lesnar enters the Octagon before his fight against Mark Hunt last weekendCredit: Getty Images

Interim light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones was also flagged for a doping violation on June 7 and was pulled from his main-event fight at UFC 200.

Under the UFC's program, any retired athlete who wishes to return to competition must be subjected to a four-month testing window before their fight but due to the unique circumstances of his return and his deal with the WWE, UFC decided to waive the four-month window for the first time.

Brock Lesnar at the UFC 200 post-fight press conference
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Brock Lesnar at the UFC 200 post-fight press conferenceCredit: Per Haljestam

Lesnar, who has not tested positive for a banned substance in his UFC career before, will be able to appeal the decision.

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