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What's next for UFC 234 middleweights?
Cole Shelton - February 10, 2019
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 fight.
Dana White hesitant to strip Robert Whittaker of title after getting medical info from actor Matt Damon
Tom Taylor - February 10, 2019
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 supposed to compete. Given that the middleweight champion has not fought since his June 2018 defeat of Yoel Romero — a win that technically didn’t register as a title defense because Romero missed weight — some members of the MMA community have wondered if he might be stripped of his title.
Former UFC champ Chris Weidman not impressed with Israel Adesanya
Tom Taylor - February 10, 2019
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 contenders in the UFC middleweight division, and remains one of the most hyped fighters on the UFC roster.
Floyd Mayweather claims Gervonta Davis is fighting Tenshin Nasukawa in RIZIN
Tom Taylor - February 10, 2019
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.
Anderson Silva wants Nick Diaz at UFC 237, Conor McGregor offers to fight Nate Diaz on same card
Tom Taylor - February 10, 2019
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, the Brazilian reiterated his desire to fight on this card, and named Nick Diaz, who he battled to a no contest in 2015, as potential opponent.
Kelvin Gastelum fires back at 'little prick' Conor McGregor
Tom Taylor - February 10, 2019
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 at the very last minute, postponing Gastelum’s shot at gold. But that didn’t stop Kelvin Gastelum from parading around the arena with a new UFC title belt — perhaps borrowed from his new pal Henry Cejudo.
Pros react to Israel Adesanya defeating Anderson Silva at UFC 234
Chris Taylor - February 9, 2019
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.
UFC 234 Results: Israel Adesanya defeats Anderson Silva (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - February 9, 2019
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 Derek Brunson.
UFC 234 Results: Ricky Simon defeats Rani Yahya (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - February 9, 2019
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.
VIDEO | Georges St-Pierre wants to fight "the best in the world" Khabib Nurmagomedov
Chris Taylor - February 9, 2019
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.
VIDEO | Kelvin Gastelum arrives at UFC 234 with a belt and proclaims he is champion
Chris Taylor - February 9, 2019
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.
UFC 234 Live Results
Chris Taylor - February 9, 2019
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 the fight due to an injury just hours prior to the event.
Fighters react to the shocking UFC 234 main event cancellation
Chris Taylor - February 9, 2019
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.
Kelvin Gastelum reacts following the cancellation of his UFC 234 title fight with Robert Whittaker
Chris Taylor - February 9, 2019
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 Kevlin Gastelum at tonight’s highly anticipated UFC 234 event.
Bellator gives Chael Sonnen permission to step in and fight Anderson Silva at UFC 234
Chris Taylor - February 9, 2019
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.
Cowboy up! Donald Cerrone offers to step up and save UFC 234
Chris Taylor - February 9, 2019
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.
EXCLUSIVE | Dan Lambert details the rise of American Top Team
Cole Shelton - February 9, 2019
Arguably the best gym in the sport of MMA is American Top Team (ATT). The gym is the home of Joanna Jedrzejczyk, Colby Covington, Amanda Nunes, Dustin Poirier, Nina Ansaroff, and countless other champions and top contenders. When Dan Lambert first started the gym, he didn’t think it would get as big as it has. He didn’t expect to become a top-level MMA manager either.
Coach explains why Anderson Silva was in tears at UFC 234 weigh ins
Thomas Taylor - February 9, 2019
On Friday night, MMA legend Anderson Silva stepped onto the scale to weigh in for his UFC 234 middleweight showdown with Israel Adesanya. After stepping onto the scale, Silva was asked for his feelings on the fight, and began tearing up as he addressed his fans.