8th January 2019 - Brock's eligible-to-fight date courtesy of the USADA

[Ghost in the Dark]

https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/7/...sting-pool-eligible-to-fight-again-in-january

The former UFC heavyweight champion has formally returned from retirement and re-entered himself into the USADA drug-testing pool as of July 3, a USADA spokesperson told MMA Fighting on Monday. By entering back into the pool, the time on Lesnar’s suspension begins again — and he’ll be eligible to compete in the Octagon starting Jan. 8, the spokesperson said.

“After receiving notice of his intent to compete in the UFC, USADA re-entered Brock Lesnar to the testing pool on July 3,” the USADA statement read. “With six months and four days remaining on his period of ineligibility, Lesnar will be able to compete on or after January 8, 2019, should he remain in compliance with the UFC Anti-Doping Policy.”

Lesnar, 40, is currently under USADA suspension for testing positive for the banned substance clomiphene in multiple drug tests in relation to his UFC 200 fight with Mark Hunt. Lesnar defeated Hunt in that 2016 fight, but it was later overturned to a no contest by the Nevada Athletic Commission due to the failed drug tests.

There was controversy afterward, because the UFC had waived the four-month period an athlete is supposed to be drug tested prior to returning from retirement. Hunt is currently suing the UFC in part because of that. The last time Lesnar fought in the UFC prior to UFC 200 was December 2011.

 

[oldschoolmmafan]

I won't be satisfied until Cormier puts him in a body bag.

 

[gunlok]

Can't they get him one of tthose exemptions?

 

[vadrigar]

 

[Metheus]

Its ok, he loaded up on PEDs in the last year+, just like Jones did during his last suspension.

I thought USADA was supposed to test fighters while they were on suspension, but Jones hasnt had 1 test since he popped and Lesnar got to jump back out of the pool while he was on suspension so he never got tested.

Test everybody! Test them all the time! Especially the fn cheaters!

 

[D 1 Wrestler]

Its ok, he loaded up on PEDs in the last year+, just like Jones did during his last suspension.

I thought USADA was supposed to test fighters while they were on suspension, but Jones hasnt had 1 test since he popped and Lesnar got to jump back out of the pool while he was on suspension so he never got tested.

Test everybody! Test them all the time! Especially the fn cheaters!

Do you even read? Suspension countdown is put on hold if they aren't being tested

 

[Zefram Cochrane]

Can't they get him one of tthose exemptions?

There are no exemptions for suspensions, he has to serve time.

 

[Leinster Rugby]

Can he take a punch yet though?

 

[Metheus]

Do you even read? Suspension countdown is put on hold if they aren't being tested

So what you are saying is that USADA will suspend Jones coming up and none of the time since he popped will count toward his suspension like EVERY JONES POSTER ON HERE THINKS??

I mean, come on, his fans think Jones is eligible to fight by the end of the year because he's done the time, but since according to you it doesnt count if he doesnt get tested, he's still got to do at least the year from his trial

 

[ArtOfDrowning]

USADA is a joke.

inb4 Jones gets one year.

 

[D 1 Wrestler]

So what you are saying is that USADA will suspend Jones coming up and none of the time since he popped will count toward his suspension like EVERY JONES POSTER ON HERE THINKS??

If he hasn't been in the testing pool, just like Brock

 

[OverCoronavirus Pressure]

Thank goodness the promotion we all love is so focused on signing the best fighters.

 

[davidlemonparty]

Can't they get him one of tthose exemptions?

I honestly believe they will be able to get him a week or so, such that he can compete at the NYE card. As if those corrupt bastards won't be able to swing something - fudge his official retirement date from 2016, backdate his notification into the pool by a bit - I'm sure there will be something.

 

[BjPenn2017]

If he even makes it that far without getting busted again lmao

 

[Metheus]

If he hasn't been in the testing pool, just like Brock

That isnt what you said. You said if they dont get tested the clock doesnt move. Jones hasnt been tested, the clock shouldnt move, whether he's in the pool or not according to you.

 

[Dont Frye]

America has a very drug orientated culture.

 

[NationWideNinja]

Goddamn Brock was wearing some high heels. No wonder that he looked gigantic.

 

[davidlemonparty]

That isnt what you said. You said if they dont get tested the clock doesnt move. Jones hasnt been tested, the clock shouldnt move, whether he's in the pool or not according to you.

We don't know if JJ is being tested currently. We assume he is not as he doesnt appear in the public database. However its clearly stated that USADA can hide results of certain people if they see fit. potentially based on upcoming hearings, as an example...

 

[D 1 Wrestler]

That isnt what you said. You said if they dont get tested the clock doesnt move. Jones hasnt been tested, the clock shouldnt move, whether he's in the pool or not according to you.

You're just arguing semantics, if they are in the pool they are eligible to be tested at any time. If they are in the pool but not being tested that's not on them since they are not hiding.

 

[dim_]

Can't they get him one of tthose exemptions?

Not on a suspension. No.