Adesanya-Gastelum set for Interim at UFC 236

 UFC Middleweight Champion Robert Whittaker is sidelined after emergency hernia surgery and the UFC has announced an interim title will be on the line at UFC 236.

The interim title fight will see Kelvin Gastelum vs. Israel Adesanya. No location has been announced for the event, the date is expected to be April 13.

Gastelum has won consecutive fights, a TKO of Michael Bisping & a decision over “Jacare” Souza. The TUF 17 winner did make weight and expected to fight for the title at UFC 234, before Whitaker health issues arose.

Adesanya is unbeaten is 16 mixed martial arts contests. “The Style Bender” is 5-0 in the octagon with his last three victories coming over well respected Brad Tavares, top 10 ranked Derek Brunson, and legendary former champion Anderson Silva.

Interim 185 title: Kelvin Gastelum vs. Israel Adesanya 

125: Paige VanZant vs. Poilana Botelho

145: Boston Salmon vs. Khalid Taha 

125: Wilson Reis vs. Alexandre Pantoja 

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