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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.
Donald Cerrone makes bold prediction for Conor McGregor fight
Thomas Taylor - February 9, 2019
All signs now point to a crackling gun fight between fan favorite lightweight contenders Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone and Conor McGregor — perhaps as soon as this summer, on the dusty streets of Las Vegas. “It’s definitely gonna be this year,” Cerrone said of the fight at a fan Q&A session ahead of UFC 234 (transcript via MMA Fighting). “This summer, I think, right? Hey, Irish, Australian, American. F*ckin’ root for whoever you want. I’m going in there to fight. I love it, man. I don’t care — boo, cheer.”
EXCLUSIVE | TUF 28 Finalist Justin Frazier cut by the UFC
Cole Shelton - February 8, 2019
Justin Frazier’s cinderella story appears to have struck midnight. Frazier was on The Ulitmate Fighter 28 in which he was the last overall pick as a heavyweight. Despite having appeared out of shape during his entrance on the show, one thing we quickly found out was that he could indeed fight.
UFC 234 weigh-in results: All fighters hit their marks
Drake Riggs - February 8, 2019
The UFC is back in Melbourne, Australia for a pay-per-view event for the first time since the record-breaking UFC 193 that took place on November 14, 2015, when Holly Holm dethroned Ronda Rousey. This time around, the event features some hometown flavor atop the billing.
VIDEO | Dana White says interim lightweight title is a possibility with Khabib Nurmagomedov sidelined
Drake Riggs - February 8, 2019
Dana White on Khabib Nurmagomedov’s apparent plan to sit out until November. pic.twitter.com/MKeA71iHOM — Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) February 8, 2019
VIDEO | Floyd Mayweather offers rare praise to 'dog' Conor McGregor
Thomas Taylor - February 8, 2019
Undefeated boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. is the latest celebrity to dunk into an ice bath alongside comedian Kevin Hart as part of the hilarious “Cold As Balls” video series. In a rather unsurprising twist, Floyd Mayweather and Kevin Hart eventually got to talking about UFC star Conor McGregor, who Mayweather defeated in the boxing ring in August of 2017.
Colby Covington says we may never see him fight again
Drake Riggs - February 8, 2019
Former UFC interim welterweight champion Colby Covington has done everything asked of him throughout his UFC career. Except for, according to UFC President Dana White, accept his recent fight offers. Because of that, it’s left Covington without his title and without his title shot against rival and current champion Tyron Woodley who now faces Kamaru Usman at UFC 235.