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Braxton Smith Sanctioned by USADA for Testosterone Violation Professional runner Braxton Smith has been handed a two-year suspension by the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) due to his use of exogenous testosterone

Braxton Smith, a mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter, has been handed a two-year suspension by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) after he failed three drug tests for the exogenous administration of testosterone and/or its precursors. The tests were conducted out-of-competition in April and early May, as well as in-competition on the day of a match in May, where Smith made his UFC debut but lost … Continue reading Braxton Smith Sanctioned by USADA for Testosterone Violation Professional runner Braxton Smith has been handed a two-year suspension by the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) due to his use of exogenous testosterone

UFC fighter Gilbert Burns

UFC fighter Gilbert Burns’ left shoulder injury places him on an indefinite medical suspension

Gilbert Burns faced a shoulder injury during the opening round of his UFC 288 match with Belal Muhammad. According to the medical suspensions issued by the New Jersey Athletic Control Board, Burns would need to receive the clearance of a doctor before he can compete again. His suspension is, for the time being, indefinite. Burns was noticeably disheartened during his fight, which lasted five rounds, … Continue reading UFC fighter Gilbert Burns’ left shoulder injury places him on an indefinite medical suspension