Lesnar and the UFC were then notified of the potential doping violation as a result of the positive drug test. Lesnar being flagged for a potential doping violation comes just over a week after interim light heavyweight champion Jon Jones was also flagged for a doping violation for a test administered on June 16. Lesnar was notified today of a potential doping violation stemming from an out-of-competition drug test administered by USADA (United States Anti-Doping Agency) on June 28. Consistent with all previous potential anti-doping violations, additional information will be provided at the appropriate time as the process moves forward." Lesnar competed at UFC 200 where he defeated Australia-based star Mark Hunt by unanimous decision in his first fight back in five years after retiring in 2011.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 15, 2016 23:36 UTC