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Jared Cannonier says there are only two options for his next UFC appearance
Adam D Martin - August 22, 2021
UFC middleweight contender Jared Cannonier says that there are only two options for his next appearance inside the Octagon. Cannonier defeated Kelvin Gastelum via unanimous decision in the main event of UFC Vegas 34 on Saturday night at the UFC Apex. For “The Killa Gorilla,” this was a huge win for the 37-year-old American to get back in the win column after losing a decision to Robert Whittaker in his last fight. Since moving down to middleweight a few years ago, Cannonier holds a 4-1 record at the weight class and is one of the top-five fighters now at 185lbs.
Kelvin Gastelum issues statement following loss to Jared Cannonier at UFC Vegas 34
Adam D Martin - August 22, 2021
UFC middleweight contender Kelvin Gastelum issued a statement following his unanimous decision loss to Jared Cannonier at UFC Vegas 34. Gastelum went toe-to-toe with Cannonier for 25 minutes but lost 48-47 on all three of the judges’ scorecards at the end of the five rounds. The fight was extremely competitive throughout and it ultimately came down to how the judges scored the first round. Although fans on social media seemed split, all three of the judges scored the first round for Cannonier — as well as the third and fourth rounds — and gave Gastelum the second and fifth rounds, as “The Killa Gorilla” walked away with the unanimous decision victory.
Pros react after Jared Cannonier defeats Kelvin Gastelum at UFC Vegas 34
Chris Taylor - August 21, 2021
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 34 event was headlined by a key middleweight matchup between perennial contenders Jared Cannonier and Kelvin Gastelum. Cannonier (14-5 MMA) was looking to return to the win column on Saturday night, this after suffering a unanimous decision loss to Robert Whittaker in his most recent effort. That loss had snapped a three-fight winning streak for ‘The Killa Gorilla’, as he had previously scored TKO victories over David Branch, Anderson Silva and Jack Hermansson.
UFC Vegas 34 Results: Jared Cannonier defeats Kelvin Gastelum (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - August 21, 2021
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 34 event is headlined by a key middleweight matchup between perennial contenders Jared Cannonier and Kelvin Gastelum. Cannonier (13-5 MMA) will be looking to return to the win column this evening, this after suffering a unanimous decision loss to Robert Whittaker in his most recent effort. Prior to that setback, ‘The Killa Gorilla’ had put together a three-fight win streak, which included TKO victories over David Branch, Anderson Silva and Jack Hermansson.
UFC Vegas 34 Results: Mark Madsen defeats Clay Guida (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - August 21, 2021
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 34 event is co-headlined by a lightweight bout featuring veteran Clay Guida taking on Olympic Silver medalist Mark Madsen. Guida (36-20 MMA) will enter tonight’s contest looking to build off his recent unanimous decision victory over Michael Johnson from back in February. That win had snapped a two-fight losing skid for ‘The Carpenter’.
UFC parts way with four more fighters as roster trimming continues
Chris Taylor - August 21, 2021
The UFC continued to trim its roster this weekend as four more fighters have parted ways with the worlds leading mixed martial arts organization. The latest roster moves are not necessarily considered “releases”, but the promotion opted against renewing the contracts of the following fighters.
Petr Yan reacts after booking Aljamain Sterling rematch for UFC 267: "Time to return what’s mine. No games with my prey this time."
Chris Taylor - August 21, 2021
Former bantamweight champion Petr Yan has reacted after officially booking a rematch with Aljamain Sterling for UFC 267 this October. Sterling (20-3 MMA) captured the promotions bantamweight championship this past March after Yan (15-2 MMA) was disqualified from their fight due to an illegal knee in round four. Prior to the fight-ending strike, the Russian appeared to well on his way to earning his first career title defense.
UFC Vegas 34: 'Cannonier vs. Gastelum' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - August 21, 2021
The Octagon returns to Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 34 event, a twelve-bout fight card headlined by Jared Cannonier vs. Kevlin Gastelum. Cannonier (13-5 MMA) will be looking to return to the win column this evening, this after suffering a unanimous decision loss to Robert Whittaker in his most recent effort. Prior to that setback, ‘The Killa Gorilla’ had put together a three-fight win streak, which included TKO victories over David Branch, Anderson Silva and Jack Hermansson.
Chris Weidman believes "bad juju" from injury played a part in Weili Zhang's loss to Rose Namajunas at UFC 261
Chris Taylor - August 21, 2021
Chris Weidman believes that “bad juju” from his gruesome injury at UFC 261 played a part in Weili Zhang’s title loss to Rose Namajunas. Weidman (15-6 MMA), a former UFC middleweight champion, squared off with perennial division contender Uriah Hall on April 24 in Jacksonville. The contest lasted all of seventeen seconds, as the first kick that Chris threw was checked by Hall and resulted in ‘The All American’ breaking his leg.
Conor McGregor slams Khabib Nurmagomedov for talking down on Jose Aldo: "Your father, god rest his soul, could not believe his eyes the way I beat Cerrone"
Chris Taylor - August 21, 2021
Conor McGregor has come to bat for Jose Aldo, this after Khabib Nurmagomedov suggested the Brazilian is not having a UFC career revival. Earlier this week Nurmagomedov made headlines when downplayed Aldo’s recent two fight winning streak.
Nate Diaz says Conor McGregor did not even the score in their second fight, 'Notorious' responds
Chris Taylor - August 21, 2021
Nate Diaz claims Conor McGregor did not even the score in their second fight UFC 202, suggesting the Irish star is “still far behind”. Diaz and McGregor of course have a long and storied history having fought two times in the past at UFC 196 and UFC 202. In the pairs first encounter, ‘The Stockton Native’ weathered an early storm from the Irishman before turning tide and putting Conor away with a rear-naked choke in round two.
Woman recounts Brendan Schuab's heroic efforts following fatal wrong way crash
Joe McDonagh - August 20, 2021
Former UFC fighter and now comedian, Brendan Schuab, spoke on the “The Fighter and the Kid” podcast earlier this week where he detailed a terrifying story of saving 3 children from a massive car accident. It did not take long for the story to make major headlines, and Rita Campos to notice that this story was all too real for her, as she was a member of the incident.