
Cordeiro was fined $200 for his role in the ordeal.īoth fighters will be suspended until the complete amount of the fines are paid off. The footage was reviewed and Gastelum was fined $1000 for the contact with his coach. During the official weigh-ins, Gastelum appeared to lean an elbow on his coach Rafael Cordeiro. Kelvin Gastelum was also fined for his weigh-in misconduct. The comedian and veteran color commentator will return to the broadcast booth for UFC 272 on Saturday after he missed UFC 271 in February following a string of controversies on. This fight was highly regarded as a possible title contender fight, and although Anderson showed his skill in the cage, his actions and words after were not received well by UFC president Dana White. While talking with media in his backstage interview, Anderson apologized for his actions, although he would stick by the words he said in his post-fight in-cage interview. There had been taunting leading up to the fight from Walker and following the win, Anderson decided to return the favor. Anderson also made contact with an official at the conclusion of the fight and therefore has received the maximum fine. This action brought on the punishment of “unsportsmanlike and disorderly conduct” according to.

Anderson was visibly emotional and began to dance and drop to the mat to mock his opponent. While awaiting the announcer to call his name following his first-round TKO of Johnnie Walker, Anderson taunted Walker. The most significant fine was handed to light heavyweight contender Corey Anderson.Īnderson was fined $10,000 for his antics following his win at UFC 244. The outcome has left two fighters having been fined. The reigning middleweight champion Adesanya headlined the International Fight Week.
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As it has before, the NYSAC had its hands full with a few issues, both at weigh-ins and fight night. UFC color commentator and analyst Joe Rogan ranted at the critics of Israel Adesanya, labeling them dumb. The UFC visited New York City this past weekend for a huge Pay-Per-View card in Madison Square Garden.

The New York State Athletic Commission (NYSAC) has a reputation for being very strict.

Corey Anderson has been fined by the New York State Athletic Commission following his win at UFC 244.
