The UFC’s first numbered event of the year takes place Saturday with UFC 234 at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN and UFC Fight Pass. The main event features just the second championship contest in UFC history between winners of “The Ultimate Fighter” reality show. After Forrest Griffin lost to Rashad Evans at UFC 92 in December 2008, “TUF: Smashes” winner Robert Whittaker (20-4 MMA, 11-2 UFC) will attempt to defend his UFC middleweight title against “TUF 17” winner Kelvin Gastelum (15-3 MMA, 10-3 UFC)
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UFC 234 pre-event facts: ‘TUF’ winners clash for UFC gold for second time – MMA Junkie