UFC 210: Dana White insists female fighter Pearl Gonzalez’s debut bout goes ahead despite breast implants
UFC insist Pearl Gonzalez’s debut fight with Cynthia Calvillo on Saturday night is on despite her breast implants posing a medical risk.
The American is due to make her debut on Saturday on the main card of UFC 210 in Buffalo, New York.
Pearl Gonzalez (right) was hoping to make her UFC debut against Cynthia Calvillo on SaturdayGetty Images
But, after Gonzalez had her weigh-in where she sneaked just under the 115.9-pound limit, it was revealed that she had previous surgery to enhance her breasts.
Keep up to date with ALL the latest MMA news, gossip and rumours
Boxing rules state: “Due to the concern over rupture, boxers who have breast implants are not eligible to box in New York.
“Women who have had breast reduction surgery are, however, eligible to compete.”
However it seems the MMA rules differ and boss Dana White has Tweeted emphatically to insist the bout goes ahead.
He wrote: “STOP listening to web sites and whoever. If u don’t hear it from us it’s probably not true. THIS FIGHT IS ON!!!!
most read
London calling
When is Bellator 179, who is fighting and what is the latest ticket information and prices?
LUCK OF THE IRISH
What is Conor McGregor's net worth and how much would he earn from a fight with Floyd Mayweather?
Con Air
Conor McGregor turns down three movie roles to concentrate on potential superfight with Floyd Mayweather
X-rated UFC leaks
UFC stars Raquel Pennington, Tecia Torres, Jessamyn Duke and Angela Magana feared to be latest victims of naked pic leak
NATURAL CHARMER
Geordie Shore star Aaron Chalmers vison his MMA debut thanks to brutal first round submission
back home!
After gruelling years of building careers in the US... Brit stars cannot wait for homecoming at Bellator London
'this is just the start'
Former UFC star Rory MacDonald intends to make a big statement on his Bellator debut
IT'S MORPHIN TIME!
CM Punk called out for next UFC fight by green Power Ranger and karate black belt Jason David Frank
watch this space
Baby Slice says he is BETTER than iconic father Kimbo Slice ahead London debut at Bellator 179
TAT'S LIFE
From drunken inkings to a love of wild beasts, we reveal the meanings behind Conor McGregor's striking tattoos
WAITING TO BE CAGED
MMA fighter War Machine grins in court despite facing life behind bars for kidnap of porn star ex
KICK BOX-OFFICE
Amazing story of how kickboxer Ruqsana Begum trained in secret to avoid offending Muslim family and conquered illness to become world champ.. and is now set for Hollywood
I'D MARRY CELESTE
Arianny Celeste shows just why she's been named UFC Ring Girl of the Year six times
jess siree
Meet stunning MMA ring girl and TV star Jess Impiazzi who witnesssed Aaron Chalmers' fiery weigh in
Striptease
Paige Van Zant strips naked to make weight... and then has a dance off with her opponent on stage
Big MAC takeaway
Conor McGregor Jr leaves hospital for the first time as proud UFC star dad takes him home in a Range Rover
'I wouldn't say she fights again'
Dana White says Ronda Rousey has retired from mixed martial arts
STOP listening to web sites and whoever. If u don't hear it from us it's probably not true. THIS FIGHT IS ON!!!! pic.twitter.com/tnbzWyAz5w
Leave a comment