Author: Matt Erickson [matt-erickson]

The UFC today suspended one fighter and targeted sanctions for another following positive post-fight drug tests at UFC 153.

Stephan Bonnar tested positive for the steroid Drostanolone and was suspended for one year. Dave Herman came back positive for marijuana and was earmarked for a suspension and drug treatment program.

UFC Vice President of Regulatory Affairs Marc Ratner confirmed the news with MMAjunkie.com, adding that the promotion expects to introduce a new drug testing policy by the end of the year.

Episode No. 25 of the Co-Main Event Podcast is now available for streaming and download.

MMAjunkie.com/USA TODAY columnist Ben Fowlkes and ESPN.com MMA writer Chad Dundas host the weekly show (also dubbed the “CME,” if you nasty).

This week, the boys discuss Stephan Bonnar’s positive steroids test after UFC 153, World Series of Fighting’s debut event, the UFC’s first trip to China and more. Check it out at www.comaineventpodcast.com.

Bellator Fighting Championship’s reigning 170-pound champion has been, for lack of a better word, untouchable.

Oh, sure, Ben Askren’s been tested, if you consider “tested” to be a couple guys taking some rounds against him. Jay Hieron even got a judge to say he beat him. But for the most part, it’s been smooth sailing for the standout wrestler.

And maybe that’s why Bjorn Rebney is starting to get excited about the near future for his welterweight roster.

If you missed the debut of World Series of Fighting this past Saturday, you’ll have more chances to see the event.

WSOF 1 will replay Monday night/Tuesday morning at 1 a.m. ET (10 p.m. PT) on the NBC Sports Network. In addition, the promotion and cable network announced additional re-airs of Nov. 6, Nov. 13 and Nov. 18.

WSOF 1 took place Saturday at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.

Bellator Fighting Championships’ viewership held steady this past Friday from the promotion’s previous event.

An average of 154,000 viewers tuned in for Bellator 79 on MTV2 on Friday night. That number equaled the ratings from Bellator 78 the week prior.

MMAjunkie.com on Monday confirmed the ratings numbers with industry sources.

Jon Jones can’t fight in his home state of New York, so its next-door neighbor will have to do.

The UFC’s light heavyweight champion will return to the city and venue he won his title at when he defends his belt against Chael Sonnen on April 27. UFC officials on Monday announced that bout will take place at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.

Though the event has not yet been given a number, it is expected to be a pay-per-view card.