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Dana White wants Paige VanZant vs. Montana De La Rosa next
After taking home a $50,000 bonus for beating Nadia Kassem at UFC 234, flyweight contender Montana De La Rosa has her sights on her next big payday: a matchup with Paige VanZant. The 23-year-old expressed interest in the fight following her victory and UFC President Dana White warmed up to the idea as well. Montana […]
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Daniel Cormier opens up on injury that is slowing down UFC return
It’s been awhile since we’ve seen UFC heavyweight champ Daniel Cormier in the cage — since he defeated Derrick Lewis by submission at UFC 230 in November, to be exact. The champ’s prolonged absence is due to a back injury he sustained in that fight. “I f—ked my back up at UFC 230. It hasn’t […]
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Israel Adesanya plans to wait for title shot
UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker was supposed to defend his title opposite Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 234 over the weekend. Unfortunately, a serious health issue forced him out of this fight, leaving the middleweight title picture mired in uncertainty. Whittaker and Gastelum’s fight is now expected to be rescheduled for sometime later this year, and […]
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Paulo Costa takes shot at ‘scrawny’ Israel Adesanya
On Saturday night, in the short-notice headliner of UFC 234 in Melbourne, Australia, streaking middleweight contender Israel Adesanya picked up the biggest victory of his career thus far, out-duelling former champion Anderson Silva for three, enthralling rounds, en route to a unanimous decision nod. With this career-changing triumph in the rear-view mirror, Israel Adesanya has […]
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Dana White adamant Khabib Nurmagomedov can’t sit out all year with belt
Back in January, UFC lightweight champ Khabib Nurmagomedov was finally disciplined for his role in the wild brawl that followed his UFC 229 victory over Conor McGregor. The Dagestani champion received a $500,000 fine and a nine-month suspension, which can be reduced to six months if he completes an anti-bullying PSA approved by the Nevada […]
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VIDEO | Robert Whittaker issues statement on UFC 234 withdrawal after undergoing emergency surgery
UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker was expected to defend his title last night in Australia against Kelvin Gastelum in the main event of UFC 234. However, just hours before the event commenced, UFC President Dana White notified ESPN that Whittaker was out of the event headliner due to injury. According to the UFC boss, Robert […]
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Dana White stomps out talk of a Conor McGregor vs. Anderson Silva fight
Former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva has recently expressed interest in a fight with former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor. Though Conor McGregor would be the much smaller man in the cage in this prospective showdown, he seems up for the matchup too — even calling it an ‘honor.’ “Anderson is one crafty, […]
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Dana White criticizes referee Marc Goddard for Jim Crute vs. Sam Alvey stoppage
Mid-way through the first round of a compelling UFC 234 light heavyweight contest, Australia’s Jim Crute rocked his foe Sam Alvey, leaving the American on spaghetti legs. With Alvey hurt, Crute quickly swarmed to force a stoppage, and eventually got one. Yet many onlookers felt that stoppage came a little too early — that includes […]
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What’s next for UFC 234 middleweights?
On Saturday night, the UFC held its first pay-per-view of the year in UFC 234, which went down in Melbourne, Australia. The card was originally expected to be headlined by a middleweight title fight between champion Robert Whittaker and challenger Kelvin Gastelum. Unfortunately, Whittaker was forced out of this matchup on the day of the […]
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Dana White hesitant to strip Robert Whittaker of title after getting medical info from actor Matt Damon
UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker was expected to defend his title against Kelvin Gastelum in the main event of UFC 234 in Melbourne, Australia on Saturday night. In a devastating, fight-day twist of fate, however, Whittaker was forced out of this matchup with a hernia, and rushed into surgery on the very evening he was […]
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Former UFC champ Chris Weidman not impressed with Israel Adesanya
Last night, in the last-minute main event of UFC 234, surging middleweight contender Israel Adesanya picked up the biggest victory of his career thus far, out-duelling former champion Anderson Silva for three, riveting rounds, and earning a unanimous nod from the cage-side judges. With this victory, Israel Adesanya has emerged as one of the foremost […]
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Floyd Mayweather claims Gervonta Davis is fighting Tenshin Nasukawa in RIZIN
Last night, Floyd Mayweather protege Gervonta Davis delivered a thunderous, first-round knockout win over short-notice replacement opponent Hugo Ruiz, retaining his WBA super-featherweight belt in the process. According to Mayweather, Davis’ next challenge will pit him against Japanese kickboxing ace Tenshin Nasukawa in April. “We’re talking about May [for Davis’ next fight], if that’s okay […]
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Coach claims Robert Whittaker wanted to delay surgery, fight injured
UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker was expected to defend his title against Kelvin Gastelum in the main event of UFC 234 in Melbourne, Australia on Saturday night. In a devastating, fight-day twist, however, Whittaker was forced out of this battle with a hernia, and rushed into surgery on the very evening he was supposed to […]
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Anderson Silva wants Nick Diaz at UFC 237, Conor McGregor offers to fight Nate Diaz on same card
Last night, in the co-main event of UFC 234, middleweight legend Anderson Silva lost a decision to surging middleweight contender Israel Adesanya — but he’s not ready to hang up the gloves quite yet. Instead, Silva is hoping to return to the cage at UFC 237, which goes down this May in Curitiba, Brazil. Post-fight, […]
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Kelvin Gastelum fires back at ‘little prick’ Conor McGregor
If things had gone according to the original plan, surging UFC middleweight contender Kelvin Gastelum would have attempted to wrest the UFC middleweight title from the waist of Robert Whittaker in the main event of UFC 234 last night in Melbourne, Australia. Unfortunately for him, Whittaker was forced out of the fight with a hernia […]
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Pros react to Israel Adesanya defeating Anderson Silva at UFC 234
Former UFC middleweight kingpin Anderson Silva took on rising star Israel Adesanya in the main event of UFC 234 tonight in Melbourne, Australia. This evening’s event was originally supposed to be headlined by a middleweight title fight featuring reigning champion Robert Whittaker taking on top contender Kelvin Gastelum. However, just hours prior to the commencement […]
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UFC 234 Results: Israel Adesanya defeats Anderson Silva (Highlights)
Tonight’s UFC 234 event was headlined by a middleweight bout between former division champion Anderson Silva and surging contender Israel Adesanya. Anderson Silva entered the octagon for the first time in over a year tonight in Melbourne. “The Spider” was last seen in action at UFC 208, where he scored a unanimous decision victory over […]
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UFC 234 Results: Lando Vannata submits Marcos Rosa Mariano (Video)
A lightweight bout between Marcos Rosa Mariano and Lando Vannata co-headlined tonight’s UFC 234 event in Melbourne, Australia. Round one begins and Mariano starts things off with a high kick and then a front kick. Vannata responds with a low kick. Lando with some pressure now. He backs Mariano against the cage. Marcos with a […]
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UFC 234 Results: Ricky Simon defeats Rani Yahya (Highlights)
A bantamweight bout between Rani Yahya and Ricky Simon took place on the main card of tonight’s UFC 234 pay-per-view event in Australia. Rani Yahya (26-9 MMA) entered tonight’s contest on a three-fight winning streak, his latest being a submission win over Luke Saunders this past August in Nebraska. Meanwhile, Ricky Simon (14-1 MMA) entered […]
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VIDEO | Georges St-Pierre wants to fight “the best in the world” Khabib Nurmagomedov
Former two-division UFC champion Georges St-Pierre is hoping to book a fight with the man he considers to be the “best in the world”, Khabib Nurmagomedov. The Canadian superstar. “GSP“, discussed his desire to fight the promotions undefeated lightweight champion during a recent interview with Global News. “So the fighting part, it’s been a few […]
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VIDEO | Kelvin Gastelum arrives at UFC 234 with a belt and proclaims he is champion
Kelvin Gastelum was expected to challenge Robert Whittaker for the UFC middleweight championship at tonight’s UFC 234 event in Australia. Unfortunately for fight fans, just hours before the event began UFC President Dana White announced that Robert Whittaker had been forced out of the event headliner with an injury. Whittaker had been suffering abdominal pains […]
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UFC 234 Live Results
The octagon returns to Australia this evening for the promotions UFC 234 pay-per-view event which is now headlined by a middleweight bout between Anderson Silva and Israel Adesanya. Tonight’s pay-per-view event was expected to be headlined by a middleweight title fight between Robert Whittaker and Kelvin Gastelum. However, “The Reaper” was forced to withdraw from […]
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Dana White reacts to Donald Cerrone offering to step up and fight at UFC 234
When Donald Cerrone caught word that tonight’s UFC 234 headliner had been cancelled he immediately reached out to UFC President Dana White offering his services. Shortly after the shocking news broke that reigning UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker had been forced out of tonight’s main event with Kelvin Gastelum due to an injury, “Cowboy” took […]
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Fighters react to the shocking UFC 234 main event cancellation
Earlier this afternoon the mixed martial arts world was left in shock after news broke that tonight’s UFC 234 main event had been cancelled. This evening’s main event was expected to feature reigning UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker taking on surging division contender Kelvin Gastelum. However, earlier this afternoon UFC President Dana White revealed to […]
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Kelvin Gastelum reacts following the cancellation of his UFC 234 title fight with Robert Whittaker
Kelvin Gastelum was expected to challenge Robert Whittaker for the promotions middleweight championship in the headliner of tonight’s UFC 234 event in Australia. That all changed just hours ago, this after UFC President told ESPN’s Brett Okamoto that Robert Whittaker had suffered an injury and would no longer be able to defend his title against […]
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Bellator gives Chael Sonnen permission to step in and fight Anderson Silva at UFC 234
Chael Sonnen vs. Anderson Silva 3 at tonight’s UFC 234 pay-per-view event from Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia? Yea that seems very unlikely. However, according to Chael Sonnen his current employer (Bellator MMA) has given him permission to step in and face Anderson Silva for a third time this evening at UFC 234. Sonnen […]
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Cowboy up! Donald Cerrone offers to step up and save UFC 234
Former UFC lightweight challenger Donald Cerrone has offered up his services in an attempt to help save tonight’s UFC 234 event in Australia. Earlier today, shocking news broke that UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker had been forced out of his slated main event tilt with Kelvin Gastelum due to injury. ESPN’s Brett Okamoto reported the […]
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BREAKING | Robert Whittaker out of UFC 234 title fight main event
Just hours before UFC 234 is set to begin, the main event has been canceled. According to Brett Okamoto of ESPN citing Dana White, UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker has had to withdraw from his scheduled title fight against Kelvin Gastelum due to injury. Robert Whittaker is out of the scheduled bout due to a […]