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Robbie Lawler reacts following controversial UFC 235 loss to Ben Askren
Christopher Taylor - March 3, 2019
Former UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler welcomed Ben Askren to the octagon at tonight’s UFC 235 event in Las Vegas. Lawler entered the octagon for the first time since December of 2017, where he suffered a unanimous decision setback to Rafael dos Anjos.
Conor McGregor pays tribute to Jon Jones and Anthony Smith following UFC 235 main event
Christopher Taylor - March 2, 2019
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor paid tribute to both Jon Jones and Anthony Smith following their light heavyweight title fight at UFC 235. Jones defeated Smith via unanimous decision (48-44 x3) this evening in Las Vegas, thus reclaiming his UFC light heavyweight crown.
Cody Garbrandt fires back at hecklers following third straight knockout loss at UFC 235
Christopher Taylor - March 2, 2019
Former UFC bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt was looking to get back on track when he squared off with Pedro Munhoz at tonight’s UFC 235 event in Las Vegas. Garbrandt (11-2 MMA) was coming off back-to-back stoppage losses to former teammate turned bitter rival TJ Dillashaw at UFC 217 and UFC 227.
Pros react to Diego Sanchez stopping Mickey Gall at UFC 235
Christopher Taylor - March 2, 2019
A welterweight scrap between bitter rivals Diego Sanchez and Mickey Gall took place on the prelims of tonight’s UFC 235 event in Las Vegas. Sanchez entered tonight’s fight with some momentum, having defeated Craig White in his most recent performance at UFC 228.
UFC 235 Results: Jon Jones defeats Anthony Smith (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - March 2, 2019
Jon Jones will put his light heavyweight title on the line in tonight’s UFC 235 main event when he takes on surging division contender Anthony Smith. Jones will be making a quick turnaround, this after most recently competing at December’s UFC 232 event. “Bones” defeated Alexander Gustafsson via third round knockout that night in Los Angeles, thus reclaiming his UFC light heavyweight throne.
Pros react to Kamaru Usman defeating Tyron Woodley at UFC 235
Chris Taylor - March 2, 2019
The welterweight title was up for grabs in tonight’s UFC 235 co-headliner as Kamaru Usman challenged Tyron Woodley. Tyron Woodley had most recently competed at September’s UFC 228 event, where he submitted the previously undefeated Darren Till.
UFC 235 Results: Kamaru Usman defeats Tyron Woodley (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - March 2, 2019
Tyron Woodley will put his welterweight title on the line in the co-headliner of tonight’s UFC 235 event against Kamaru Usman. Woodley was most recently seen in action at September’s UFC 228 event, where he submitted the previously undefeated Darren Till.
Pros react to tonight’s Ben Askren vs. Robbie Lawler fight at UFC 235
Christopher Taylor - March 2, 2019
A welterweight bout between former MMA champions Ben Askren and Robbie Lawler took place on the main card of tonight’s UFC 235 event from Las Vegas. The former Bellator and ONE champion, Ben Askren, was making his promotional debut tonight against “Ruthless”.
UFC 235 Results: Weili Zhang defeats Tecia Torres (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - March 2, 2019
A women’s strawweight bout between Weili Zhang and Tecia Torres took place tonight’s UFC 235 main card from Las Vegas. Tecia Torres entered tonight’s fight looking to rebound, this after suffering back to back decision losses to Jessica Andrade and Joanna Jedrzejczyk.
Pros react after Pedro Munhoz knocks out Cody Garbrandt at UFC 235
Christopher Taylor - March 2, 2019
A key bantamweight tilt featring Pedro Munhoz taking on former division champion Cody Garbrandt kicked off tonight’s UFC 235 main card. The fight was a back and forth affair as Cody Garbrandt found a home for his jab while Pedro Munhoz was landing some nasty low kicks.
UFC 235 Results: Pedro Munhoz KO's Cody Garbrandt (VIDEO)
Chris Taylor - March 2, 2019
A key bantamweight fight featuring former division champion Cody Garbrandt taking on Pedro Munhoz kicked off tonight’s UFC 235 main card. Cody Garbrandt (11-2 MMA) wnters tonight’s fight on the heels of back-to-back TKO losses to reigning division champion TJ Dillashaw.
UFC 235 Prelim Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - March 2, 2019
Tonight’s UFC 235 prelims prodcued some memorable fights and exciting finishes. The UFC 235 prelims were highlighted by stoppage victories from fan favorites Diego Sanchez and Johnny Walker.
UFC 235: Jones vs. Smith Live Results
Chris Taylor - March 2, 2019
The light heavyweight championship will be up for grabs in tonight’s UFC 235 main event as Jon Jones takes on surging division contender Anthony Smith. Jones will be making a quick turnaround, this after most recently competing at December’s UFC 232 event. “Bones” defeated Alexander Gustafsson via third round knockout that night in Los Angeles, thus reclaiming his UFC light heavyweight throne.
EXCLUSIVE | Coach says a rematch between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor is unlikely
Cole Shelton - March 2, 2019
When Khabib Nurmagomedov took on Conor McGregor at UFC 229, it resulted in the biggest pay-per-view in promotional history. The event did well over two million PPV buys, and in the end, Nurmagomedov beat McGregor in the fourth round by submission.
Chael Sonnen makes bold prediction for UFC 235 main event
Chris Taylor - March 2, 2019
Former UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen has a bold prediction for tonight’s UFC 235 main event title fight between Jon Jones and Anthony Smith. “The American Gangster” joined Ariel Helwani last night on ESPN’s Sports Center where he shared his pick for this evenings highly anticipated UFC 235 main event.
VIDEO | Ben Askren roasts the welterweight division prior to his debut at UFC 235
Chris Taylor - March 2, 2019
Love him or hate him, there is no denying that Ben Askren has been a ton of fun in the lead up to his promotional debut against Robbie Lawler at UFC 235. After being traded to the UFC from ONE Championship for Demetrious Johnson, “Funky” immediately began to terrorize the promotions 170-pound division.
Dana White responds to "weird" comments from Eddie Alvarez regarding interim titles
Chris Taylor - March 2, 2019
Dana White has responded to Eddie Alvarez, this after the former UFC lightweight champion spoke out against the promotions interim titles. Alvarez, who will make his ONE Championship debut later this month in Tokyo, had recently referred to interim titles as “the saddest thing that could happen in the sport”.
Colby Covington details Dana White confrontation, explains what happened after cameras stopped rolling
Chris Taylor - March 2, 2019
Colby Covington confronted UFC President Dana White on Thursday night in Las Vegas and demanded some answers regarding his promised title shot. The incident took place at The Palms Hotel and Casino while White was attempting to play blackjack (watch that here).