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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.
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.
Conor McGregor pays tribute to Jon Jones and Anthony Smith following UFC 235 main event
Christopher Taylor - March 2, 2019
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor paid tribute to both Jon Jones and Anthony Smith following their light heavyweight title fight at UFC 235. Jones defeated Smith via unanimous decision (48-44 x3) this evening in Las Vegas, thus reclaiming his UFC light heavyweight crown.
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.
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.
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.
Pros react to Kamaru Usman defeating Tyron Woodley at UFC 235
Chris Taylor - March 2, 2019
The welterweight title was up for grabs in tonight’s UFC 235 co-headliner as Kamaru Usman challenged Tyron Woodley. Tyron Woodley had most recently competed at September’s UFC 228 event, where he submitted the previously undefeated Darren Till.
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.
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.
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.
Pros react after Pedro Munhoz knocks out Cody Garbrandt at UFC 235
Christopher Taylor - March 2, 2019
A key bantamweight tilt featring Pedro Munhoz taking on former division champion Cody Garbrandt kicked off tonight’s UFC 235 main card. The fight was a back and forth affair as Cody Garbrandt found a home for his jab while Pedro Munhoz was landing some nasty low kicks.
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.