UFC heavyweight receives 2-year sanction for USADA violation

UFC heavyweight Braxton Smith received a 2-year sanction. Photo via USA Today Sports

UFC heavyweight Braxton “The Beautiful Monster” Smith was recently sanctioned with a two-year suspension from the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA).

On Tuesday, USADA confirmed the heavyweight’s suspension, citing “exogenous administration of testosterone and/or its precursors” from both out-of-competition samples and in-competition samples. The in-competition sample was taken on the day of his promotion at UFC 288 in May.

“The Beautiful Monster” lost the fight to Parker Porter via first-round TKO.

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Braxton Smith was on a five-fight winning streak

Before the loss to Porter, Smith was on a five-fight winning streak with five first-round finishes.

The 33-year-old Texas native made his pro MMA debut in 2014.

According to USADA, Smith is eligible to return on April 19, 2025.

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