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What's next for the stars of UFC 235?

Cole Shelton - March 3, 2019

UFC 235 went down last night in Las Vegas, Nevada. The card featured two title fights, as Jon Jones sought to defend his light heavyweight title against Anthony Smith and Tyron Woodley put his welterweight title on the line against Kamaru Usman. Additionally, Ben Askren finally made his long-awaited UFC debut, taking on former UFC champ Robbie Lawler. In the end, Jones beat Smith by unanimous decision, while Usman dominated Woodley to hear ‘And New.’ Askren also locked up a controversial submission over Lawler to get his first UFC win.

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UFC 235 | John McCarthy gives his take on Ben Askren vs. Robbie Lawler controversy

Tom Taylor - March 3, 2019

On Saturday night, on the main card of UFC 235, former ONE Championship and Bellator titleholder Ben Askren finally made his UFC debut, taking on the extremely dangerous Robbie Lawler. Although Askren very nearly found himself on the receiving end of a first-round TKO, he ultimately weathered this early storm from Lawler and submitted the former UFC champion with a bulldog choke later in the round.

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UFC 235 | Anthony Smith still very confident he can defeat Jon Jones

Tom Taylor - March 3, 2019

Anthony Smith survived five rounds with UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones, but was ultimately soundly outclassed in his first bid at UFC gold. Despite his unanimous decision loss to Jon Jones, however, Anthony Smith is still extremely confident that he can dethrone the legendary champion.

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Tyron Woodley updates on planned moved to middleweight after UFC 235 loss to Kamaru Usman

Tom Taylor - March 3, 2019

Tyron Woodley is no longer the UFC welterweight champion. After a truly impressive reign, the long-time champion was unseated in the co-main event of UFC 235 on Saturday night in Las Vegas, surrendering the title to ferocious challenger Kamaru Usman via unanimous decision loss. Ahead of this fight, Tyron Woodley repeatedly floated the idea of a future move to middleweight. His plan, he said, was defeat Usman and Colby Covington, and then head north in search of a second title.

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VIDEO | Kamaru Usman confronts Colby Covington after UFC 235 win

Tom Taylor - March 3, 2019

Kamaru Usman went straight after Colby Covington #UFC235 pic.twitter.com/gLuYvYeKGc — ESPN MMA (@espnmma) March 3, 2019

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UFC 235 | Dana White reacts to debut of Ben Askren

Tom Taylor - March 3, 2019

On Saturday night, on the main card of UFC 235 in Las Vegas, Nevada, former ONE Championship and Bellator welterweight king Ben Askren finally made his UFC debut. The undefeated wrestler was matched up with former UFC welterweight champ Robbie Lawler — and the fight nearly ended in disaster for him. Seconds into the first round, Askren shot in for a takedown. Lawler denied this attempt, hoisted Askren into the air, and whacked him back down to the canvas like he was trying to get a glob of peanut butter off a spoon.

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Dana White clears up welterweight title picture after UFC 235

Tom Taylor - March 3, 2019

Kamaru Usman did not let his UFC 235 welterweight title shot go to waste. For five rounds, the streaking challenger took the fight to the long-time champion Tyron Woodley, ultimately earning a unanimous decision win — and the belt — as a result. Now that he’s the champion, Usman would seem to have a plethora of options for his first title defense. There’s a potential rematch with Woodley. There’s a showdown with fellow wrestling standout Ben Askren. And of course, there’s a grudge match with Colby Covington.

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Robbie Lawler reacts following controversial UFC 235 loss to Ben Askren

Christopher Taylor - March 3, 2019

Former UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler welcomed Ben Askren to the octagon at tonight’s UFC 235 event in Las Vegas. Lawler entered the octagon for the first time since December of 2017, where he suffered a unanimous decision setback to Rafael dos Anjos.

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Cody Garbrandt fires back at hecklers following third straight knockout loss at UFC 235

Christopher Taylor - March 2, 2019

Former UFC bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt was looking to get back on track when he squared off with Pedro Munhoz at tonight’s UFC 235 event in Las Vegas. Garbrandt (11-2 MMA) was coming off back-to-back stoppage losses to former teammate turned bitter rival TJ Dillashaw at UFC 217 and UFC 227.

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Mickey Gall

Pros react to Diego Sanchez stopping Mickey Gall at UFC 235

Christopher Taylor - March 2, 2019

A welterweight scrap between bitter rivals Diego Sanchez and Mickey Gall took place on the prelims of tonight’s UFC 235 event in Las Vegas. Sanchez entered tonight’s fight with some momentum, having defeated Craig White in his most recent performance at UFC 228.

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Pros react to Jon Jones defeating Anthony Smith at UFC 235

Chris Taylor - March 2, 2019

The UFC light heavyweight title was up for grabs tonight as Anthony Smith challenged Jon Jones in the main event of UFC 235. Jones was coming off a third round knockout victory over Alexander Gustafsson in his most recent performance at UFC 232.

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UFC 235 Results: Jon Jones defeats Anthony Smith (Highlights)

Chris Taylor - March 2, 2019

Jon Jones will put his light heavyweight title on the line in tonight’s UFC 235 main event when he takes on surging division contender Anthony Smith. Jones will be making a quick turnaround, this after most recently competing at December’s UFC 232 event. “Bones” defeated Alexander Gustafsson via third round knockout that night in Los Angeles, thus reclaiming his UFC light heavyweight throne. 

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Tyron Woodley

UFC 235 Results: Kamaru Usman defeats Tyron Woodley (Highlights)

Chris Taylor - March 2, 2019

Tyron Woodley will put his welterweight title on the line in the co-headliner of tonight’s UFC 235 event against Kamaru Usman. Woodley was most recently seen in action at September’s UFC 228 event, where he submitted the previously undefeated Darren Till.

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Pros react to tonight’s Ben Askren vs. Robbie Lawler fight at UFC 235

Christopher Taylor - March 2, 2019

A welterweight bout between former MMA champions Ben Askren and Robbie Lawler took place on the main card of tonight’s UFC 235 event from Las Vegas. The former Bellator and ONE champion, Ben Askren, was making his promotional debut tonight against “Ruthless”.

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Robbie Lawler

UFC 235 Results: Ben Askren "submits" Robbie Lawler (Highlights)

Chris Taylor - March 2, 2019

Former Bellator and ONE champion Ben Askren will make his promotional debut against Robbie Lawler at tonight’s UFC 235 event. Ben Askren will fight for the first time since November of 2017, where he defeated MMA legend Shinya Aoki via first round TKO under the ONE Championship banner.

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UFC 235 Results: Weili Zhang defeats Tecia Torres (Highlights)

Chris Taylor - March 2, 2019

A women’s strawweight bout between Weili Zhang and Tecia Torres took place tonight’s UFC 235 main card from Las Vegas. Tecia Torres entered tonight’s fight looking to rebound, this after suffering back to back decision losses to Jessica Andrade and Joanna Jedrzejczyk.

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UFC 235 Results: Pedro Munhoz KO's Cody Garbrandt (VIDEO)

Chris Taylor - March 2, 2019

A key bantamweight fight featuring former division champion Cody Garbrandt taking on Pedro Munhoz kicked off tonight’s UFC 235 main card. Cody Garbrandt (11-2 MMA) wnters tonight’s fight on the heels of back-to-back TKO losses to reigning division champion TJ Dillashaw. 

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UFC 235 Prelim Results and Highlights

Chris Taylor - March 2, 2019

Tonight’s UFC 235 prelims prodcued some memorable fights and exciting finishes. The UFC 235 prelims were highlighted by stoppage victories from fan favorites Diego Sanchez and Johnny Walker.