Braxton Smith
The Beautiful Monster
USA
Handed two-year suspension
Smith has been suspended for two years by the USADA after testing positive for exogenous administration of testosterone, Damon Martin of MMAFighting.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Smith lost to Parker Porter in his UFC debut by TKO back in early May. He already had a very limited upside considering his age of 33 with just seven professional fights under his belt, but now will be unable to fight until April 19, 2025. It's possible Smith doesn't get another shot with the UFC.
Smith lost to Parker Porter in his UFC debut by TKO back in early May. He already had a very limited upside considering his age of 33 with just seven professional fights under his belt, but now will be unable to fight until April 19, 2025. It's possible Smith doesn't get another shot with the UFC.
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Finished in UFC debut
Smith lost to Parker Porter via TKO (punches) at 2:10 of Round 1 at UFC 288 on Saturday in Newark, New Jersey.
ANALYSIS
Smith was by no means overwhelmed in his UFC debut, but he didn't manage his energy particularly well, and Porter eventually just waited him out. Braxton ate a knee from Porter which dropped him to the mat, and Smith was simply too exhausted to intelligently defend himself from there, forcing referee Gary Copeland to step in. Already 33 years of age with just seven professional fights under his belt, Smith's upside is extremely limited.
Smith was by no means overwhelmed in his UFC debut, but he didn't manage his energy particularly well, and Porter eventually just waited him out. Braxton ate a knee from Porter which dropped him to the mat, and Smith was simply too exhausted to intelligently defend himself from there, forcing referee Gary Copeland to step in. Already 33 years of age with just seven professional fights under his belt, Smith's upside is extremely limited.
Making UFC debut against Porter
Smith will make his UFC debut against Parker Porter in a heavyweight bout at a UFC event on May 6 in Newark, New Jersey, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Smith is slated to make his UFC debut while boasting a 5-1-0 pro MMA record. He's ripped off five straight wins, his last coming via KO in the first round against Jakori Savage. That fight was in March, so it'll be somewhat of a quick turnaround for Smith. His opponent, Parker Porter, will look to avoid dropping three fights in a row.
Smith is slated to make his UFC debut while boasting a 5-1-0 pro MMA record. He's ripped off five straight wins, his last coming via KO in the first round against Jakori Savage. That fight was in March, so it'll be somewhat of a quick turnaround for Smith. His opponent, Parker Porter, will look to avoid dropping three fights in a row.