White: Lesnar Undergoes ‘Minor Surgery’ for Intestinal Infection

Brock Lesnar is being treated in an unidentified hospital for a bacterial infection in his intestinal tract, UFC President Dana White told the Associated Press on Monday.

“He’s in stable condition and should be released soon,” said White.

White also posted to his Twitter account Tuesday that Lesnar underwent “minor surgery.”

“Leaving bismarck ND right now,” wrote White. “Brock had minor surgery and is feeling better. Not 100% sure he is out of the woods but feeling better.”

In late October, the UFC heavyweight champion withdrew from his Nov. 21 title defense against Shane Carwin at UFC 106 in Las Vegas to recover from mononucleosis.

White announced last Saturday that Lesnar’s condition was far worse than had originally been thought. White did not disclose Lesnar’s additional ailments at that time but said a return for the 31-year-old fighter was not expected in the foreseeable future. White said the promotion was considering an interim title for the division while Lesnar recovered.

When asked if Lesnar would fight again, White told the Associated Press on Monday that, “It depends on how serious this is.”