Bleacher Report 2019 MMA Awards: Best Fighter, Fight, Stoppages and Story

The UFC held 41 different events in 2019. That’s roughly 500 fights this year in the UFC alone. Across the sport, there were literally thousands of chances to make an impression…

The UFC held 41 different events in 2019. That’s roughly 500 fights this year in the UFC alone. Across the sport, there were literally thousands of chances to make an impression…

Kelvin Gastelum Calls Out Robert Whittaker: Lets Finish What We Started

Kelvin Gastelum wants to give things another go with Robert Whittaker. The former interim UFC middleweight title challenger took to Twitter to call “Bobby Knuckles” out, saying he wants to “finish what we started.” “12 week camp: 10lb weight cut: Weigh ins: 184lbs Fight day: No Show (Bubblegut problems) Can an Aussie pick his chin […]

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Kelvin Gastelum wants to give things another go with Robert Whittaker.

The former interim UFC middleweight title challenger took to Twitter to call “Bobby Knuckles” out, saying he wants to “finish what we started.”

“12 week camp: 10lb weight cut: Weigh ins: 184lbs Fight day: No Show (Bubblegut problems) Can an Aussie pick his chin up off the floor and bring it to London?”

Whittaker was once scheduled to defend his then-middleweight title against Gastelum at UFC 234 in February. However, due to an abdominal hernia, Whittaker was forced to undergo emergency surgery the morning of the fight, forcing him to pull from the contest. Since, Whittaker has dropped the 185-pound strap after suffering a crushing second-round knockout loss to Israel Adesanya in Australia.

As for Gastelum, he’s currently on a two-fight losing streak. The former “Ultimate Fighter” winner has suffered defeats to both Adesanya and Darren Till in his last two outings, both via decision. While Gastelum would like to try things with Whittaker again, the former champ is reportedly in talks to fight Jared Cannonier in March. However, there’s also interest in a fight between Whittaker and Till in London next year.

Do you want to see Whittaker vs. Gastelum next?

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Kelvin Gastelum, Rafael Cordeiro & Corey Anderson Issued Fines By NYSAC After UFC 244

The New York State Athletic Commission (NYSAC) has fined three people following UFC 244 last week, per MMA Fighting. Those being middleweight Kelvin Gastelum, his coach Rafael Cordeiro, and light heavyweight Corey Anderson. Gastelum was fined $1,000 for making contact with Cordeiro during his weigh-in. Also, Cordeiro himself has been fined $200. Anderson was fined […]

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The New York State Athletic Commission (NYSAC) has fined three people following UFC 244 last week, per MMA Fighting.

Those being middleweight Kelvin Gastelum, his coach Rafael Cordeiro, and light heavyweight Corey Anderson. Gastelum was fined $1,000 for making contact with Cordeiro during his weigh-in. Also, Cordeiro himself has been fined $200.

Anderson was fined $10,000 for what the commission described as “unsportsmanlike and disorderly conduct” following his TKO victory over Johnny Walker in the featured preliminary bout. After his win, Anderson yelled at Walker before seemingly pushing the referee.

The NYSAC has suspended all those who have been fined indefinitely, until their fines have been paid in full. UFC 244 went down from Madison Square Garden in New York City. It was headlined by a Baddest Mother F*cker Championship fight between Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz.

Masvidal wound up winning the main event via TKO in the third round due to a Doctor Stoppage. As for the co-main event, Gastelum was defeated by Darren Till via split decision.

What do you think about the NYSAC fining Gastelum, Cordeiro, and Anderson?

 

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Kelvin Gastelum & Coach Fined By NYSAC For UFC 244 Towelgate

Kelvin Gastelum and his coach, Rafael Cordeiro, have been punished for a UFC 244 weigh-in incident. Ahead of his UFC 244 bout with Darren Till, Gastelum tipped the scales at 184 pounds. Gastelum used a towel so he could take off his clothes despite hav…

Kelvin Gastelum and his coach, Rafael Cordeiro, have been punished for a UFC 244 weigh-in incident. Ahead of his UFC 244 bout with Darren Till, Gastelum tipped the scales at 184 pounds. Gastelum used a towel so he could take off his clothes despite having wiggle room on the scale. While nothing seemed amiss initially, […]

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Israel Adesanya Predicts Kelvin Gastelum ‘Dusts’ Robert Whittaker

The UFC’s middleweight division is in a very interesting place at the moment. Champion Israel Adesanya was expected to make his first title defense against Paulo Costa. However, Costa has become injured and will not be ready to fight until the second quarter of 2020. Yoel Romero has been speculated as a possible opponent, but […]

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The UFC’s middleweight division is in a very interesting place at the moment. Champion Israel Adesanya was expected to make his first title defense against Paulo Costa. However, Costa has become injured and will not be ready to fight until the second quarter of 2020.

Yoel Romero has been speculated as a possible opponent, but Romero is coming off of a loss to Costa. Robert Whittaker, the former division king who comes off a knockout loss to Adesanya, has canceled his speaking tour and is reportedly jumping back into camp for an “exciting opportunity.” It remains to be seen what that opportunity is.

Perhaps a matchup with Kelvin Gastelum, who just dropped a split decision to the debuting Darren Till in the UFC 244 co-main event. Adesanya, who was recently a guest on “The Ariel Helwani MMA Show,” offered his prediction for a Whittaker vs. Gastelum matchup. “Stylebender” believes Gastelum would “dust” Whittaker.

Of course, Whittaker could also fight Till, who “Bobby Knuckles” was extremely impressed with after seeing him debut at 185 pounds.

“Till was landing a lot of clean shots,” Whittaker said. “I think that he was nullifying a lot of Gastelum’s striking, because he was stepping out on the jab, dropping his level on the two, and then turning it into the clinch.

“I think it was beautiful. I think Till came in with a great gameplan, I think he executed it perfectly, cause Gastelum is a super underrated, super, super dangerous fighter.”

What do you think about a potential fight between Gastelum and Whittaker?

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Israel Adesanya Believes Kelvin Gastelum ‘Dusts’ Robert Whittaker

Robert Whittaker and Kelvin Gastelum were supposed to fight at UFC 234 in February. Yet, the day of the fight, the then middleweight champion in Whittaker had to pull out of the fight and Gastelum didn’t get his title shot. Instead, Gastelum had …

Robert Whittaker and Kelvin Gastelum were supposed to fight at UFC 234 in February. Yet, the day of the fight, the then middleweight champion in Whittaker had to pull out of the fight and Gastelum didn’t get his title shot. Instead, Gastelum had to go and fight Israel Adesanya in April at UFC 236 for […]

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