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Tim Kennedy Asks Nick Diaz To Fight Him At UFC 205

UFC middleweight Tim Kennedy got some pretty rough news last night. Just four days removed from UFC 205 and his opponent Rashad Evans has been pulled. After more than two years away from the octagon, Kennedy is now without an opponent. Although ‘Suga’ looked ripped in his physique at 195 pounds, as posted by Dana White, apparently

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UFC middleweight Tim Kennedy got some pretty rough news last night. Just four days removed from UFC 205 and his opponent Rashad Evans has been pulled. After more than two years away from the octagon, Kennedy is now without an opponent. Although ‘Suga’ looked ripped in his physique at 195 pounds, as posted by Dana White, apparently the New York Athletic Commission had other ideas. At this stage, all we know is that Evans had a medical issue noticed by the NYAC.

Last fighting for the UFC in 2014, US military veteran Tim Kennedy became jaded with the sport. Losing a highly controversial bout with Yoel Romero at UFC 178, Kennedy’s future in the UFC was unclear. ‘Stoolgate’ saw Kennedy get knocked out by Romero after a seemingly extended break for the Olympian between rounds two and three. Having been badly hurt, Kennedy accused ‘Soldier of God’ of taking additional time between rounds to recover.

Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Can’t Catch a Break

Now with Evans removed from the UFC’s debut in New York, Kennedy again is the victim of bad fortune. Taking to his Twitter account last night, the 23-fight veteran called out a familiar face to replace ‘Suga’ at UFC 205:

Oddly enough, it just so turns out that Nick Diaz is actually in town for UFC 205 doing a meet and greet on Friday night:

Notorious for staying in fight shape, former welterweight champ Nick Diaz has also been on hiatus from MMA. Last competing against Anderson Silva in January of 2015, Diaz’s latest battle was against the kangaroo court of the Nevada Athletic Commission. Now free to fight again, and in New York for the festivities, is this a last-minute match made in heaven?

We’ll keep you updated on this, and all other developing news stories surrounding UFC 205, so stay tuned!

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UFC Issues Statement On Rashad Evans Being Pulled From UFC 205 Fight

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As noted, the Rashad Evans vs. Tim Kennedy fight is off of this Saturday’s historic UFC debut event in the state of New York due to a medical issue that Evans is dealing with that prevented the New York State Athletic Commission from allowing him to fight as scheduled.

A couple of hours after the news surfaced on a number of internet MMA outlets, UFC issued an official statement regarding “Suga” Rashad Evans being pulled from his fight with Kennedy, which was scheduled to be his debut in the UFC’s Middleweight division.

Below is the statement that the UFC released via their official website on Tuesday evening:

“The UFC organization was notified today that the New York State Athletic Commission has denied Rashad Evans a license to compete at UFC 205 due to a medical issue. Evans’ scheduled bout against Tim Kennedy this coming Saturday, November 12 in New York, will be removed from the fight card. However, both athletes will receive their show money. There are currently no plans to replace this bout.”

Featuring the “Champion vs. Champion” bout between UFC Featherweight Champion Conor McGregor and UFC Lightweight Champion Eddie Alvarez, with Alvarez’s 155-pound UFC Title on the line, UFC 205 is scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 12th from the world-famous Madison Square Garden arena in New York City.

Join us here at MMANews.com on 11/12 for the best round-by-round live results coverage of the historic UFC 205 pay-per-view.

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As noted, the Rashad Evans vs. Tim Kennedy fight is off of this Saturday’s historic UFC debut event in the state of New York due to a medical issue that Evans is dealing with that prevented the New York State Athletic Commission from allowing him to fight as scheduled.

A couple of hours after the news surfaced on a number of internet MMA outlets, UFC issued an official statement regarding “Suga” Rashad Evans being pulled from his fight with Kennedy, which was scheduled to be his debut in the UFC’s Middleweight division.

Below is the statement that the UFC released via their official website on Tuesday evening:

“The UFC organization was notified today that the New York State Athletic Commission has denied Rashad Evans a license to compete at UFC 205 due to a medical issue. Evans’ scheduled bout against Tim Kennedy this coming Saturday, November 12 in New York, will be removed from the fight card. However, both athletes will receive their show money. There are currently no plans to replace this bout.”

Featuring the “Champion vs. Champion” bout between UFC Featherweight Champion Conor McGregor and UFC Lightweight Champion Eddie Alvarez, with Alvarez’s 155-pound UFC Title on the line, UFC 205 is scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 12th from the world-famous Madison Square Garden arena in New York City.

Join us here at MMANews.com on 11/12 for the best round-by-round live results coverage of the historic UFC 205 pay-per-view.

Ripped & Ready Rashad Evans Explains UFC 205 Removal

This Saturday’s (November 12, 2016) blockbuster UFC 205 card from New York City received its first casualty earlier today when former light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans was removed from his middleweight debut against Tim Kennedy due to issues with his medicals. Details were scarce about the specific details of his removal, and remain so when

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This Saturday’s (November 12, 2016) blockbuster UFC 205 card from New York City received its first casualty earlier today when former light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans was removed from his middleweight debut against Tim Kennedy due to issues with his medicals.

Details were scarce about the specific details of his removal, and remain so when Evans would not disclose the injury, but according to the popular star, he was and is still more than ready to fight.

Yet some “irregular findings” on an October 19 MRI forced the New York State Athletic Commission (NYSAC) to call the bout off. In a response to MMA Fighting, Evans affirmed he is healthy, but the commission simply had a no tolerance policy on issues like this:

“I’m disappointed. I’m healthy. I don’t want anyone worrying about me. I’m fine, physically speaking. Never felt better. It’s just the commission and their rules. I guess they have a zero tolerance policy when it comes to this.”

It’s hard to argue with the former champion, who wants to fight as soon as December, based on this Instagram photo released by UFC President Dana White that features “Suga” arguably looking more ripped and ready than he ever has:

He’s off the NYC card but HOLY SHIT @sugarashadevans at 195Lbs in this pic

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With Evans clearly in excellent shape halfway to the middleweight limit of 185 pounds, ‘Suga’ offered the prediction that he was going to take it to Kennedy, adding that his desire to fight had not changed and he would come back:

“Man, I had something special for Tim. This doesn’t change the fact that I want to fight. This doesn’t change anything for me as far as fighting. In life, if it ain’t one thing it’s another. I won’t get beat down by this.”

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Evans Medically Pulled From Fight Against Tim Kennedy at UFC 205

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Rashad Evans was planning to snap a 2 fight losing streak as well as make a welterweight debut at UFC 205. Going against fellow veteran Tim Kennedy in New York, this was suppose to his second coming out party after his first were rained on by Ryan Bader and then abruptly by Glover Teixeira. But alas, the hits just keep on coming, the former light heavyweight champion will have his dreams halted once again with recent news of his medical issues pulling him from the card.

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When it rains, it pours.

Rashad Evans was planning to snap a 2 fight losing streak as well as make a welterweight debut at UFC 205. Going against fellow veteran Tim Kennedy in New York, this was suppose to his second coming out party after his first were rained on by Ryan Bader and then abruptly by Glover Teixeira. But alas, the hits just keep on coming, the former light heavyweight champion will have his dreams halted once again with recent news of his medical issues pulling him from the card.

According to Evans he received news from the Nevada State Athletic Commision on October 19th saying an MRI revealed “irregular findings”. After that he was said to undergo further testing which Evans says he passed. He thought he was in the clear, and then he received an email earlier today.

“I’m disappointed,” Evans told MMAFighting.com. “I’m healthy. I don’t want anyone worrying about me. I’m fine, physically speaking. Never felt better. It’s just the commission and their rules. I guess they have a zero tolerance policy when it comes to this.”

Evans however is not letting this get him down, he says this makes him even more determined to fight, and will not be deterred by the set back.

“This doesn’t change the fact that I want to fight. This doesn’t change anything for me as far as fighting.”

“In life, if it ain’t one thing it’s another,” he said. “I won’t get beat down by this.”

So what does this do to the 205 picture? While definitely not one of the top fights, most mma fans were emotionally invested. This leaves two middleweight in Jacare Souza and now Tim Kennedy without a dance partner, does it make sense to match these two up? Training wise yes, both these men were preparing for a middleweight bout on the same card, though their opponents were vastly different. If they still want to go for the pay day and the chance to fight on the first NYC card, I for one will not stop them. However, from a ranking standpoint it doesn’t make any sense, at least not for Jacare. Beating Tim Kennedy means nothing as he could potentially be one fight away from a title shot. But you know how it is in the UFC, if Dana White calls, it’s probably best to answer.

What do you guys think of the recent news? Would you care for Kennedy vs. Souza matchup or is it water under the bridge at this point?

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Report: Rashad Evans vs. Tim Kennedy Fight At UFC 205 Cancelled

Well, it looks like fans can forget about seeing Rashad Evans’ Middleweight debut this weekend.

According to reports by ESPN.com and MMAFighting.com, the fight between “Suga” Rashad Evans and Tim Kennedy has been scratched from this Saturday’s lineu…

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Well, it looks like fans can forget about seeing Rashad Evans’ Middleweight debut this weekend.

According to reports by ESPN.com and MMAFighting.com, the fight between “Suga” Rashad Evans and Tim Kennedy has been scratched from this Saturday’s lineup.

Originally scheduled to take place as part of the FOX Sports 1 (FS1) preliminary fights, the Evans-Kennedy bout has been pulled apparently due to issues with Evans medicals.

The UFC has yet to confirm the reports, nor announce whether or not there will be a new opponent for Kennedy, or a new fight altogether. One would assume with the show only four days away, and with such a stacked card, that no replacement opponent or fight will be booked.

UFC 205: Alvarez vs. McGregor takes place on Saturday, November 12th from the world-famous Madison Square Garden arena in New York City.

Join us here at MMANews.com on 11/12 for live round-by-round results coverage of the entire UFC 205 pay-per-view.

Rashad Evans Off UFC 205 Due To Medical Issue

If you thought weekend’s (Sat., November 12, 2016) jam-packed UFC 205 from Madison Square Garden in New York City was too good to be true, well, you were right. The New York City-based supercard suffered its first and hopefully only casualty today, as ESPN’s Brett Okamoto just tweeted that he was with UFC President Dana

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If you thought weekend’s (Sat., November 12, 2016) jam-packed UFC 205 from Madison Square Garden in New York City was too good to be true, well, you were right.

The New York City-based supercard suffered its first and hopefully only casualty today, as ESPN’s Brett Okamoto just tweeted that he was with UFC President Dana White, who informed him the preliminary bout between Rashad Evans and Tim Kennedy had been scrapped due to an issue with Evans’ medicals:

The bout was to be Evan’s middleweight debut in the UFC after the former 205-pound champ lost back-to-back bouts to Glover Teixeira and Ryan Bader. Kennedy, meanwhile, has been out of action since a disappointing and controversial loss to Yoel Romero at 2014’s UFC 178, so it’s obviously a disheartening blow to find out his return fight has been called off.

No official details regarding the nature of Evan’s withdrawal have been made official as of yet, so stay tuned for further updates on the situation.

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