Kelvin Gastelum has avoided suspension in the state of New York, the New York State Athletic Commission has now confirmed.The UFC fighters camp told ESPN.com on Tuesday he has agreed to pay a fine in lieu of any suspension. According to the NYSAC, the settlement was a fine of $2,000.This development clears the way for Gastelum (12-2) to face middleweight Tim Kennedy (18-5) at UFC 206 on Dec. 10 in Toronto. The Ontario Athletic Commission still needs to license Gastelum, but no suspension will stand in the way of that.Gastelum, 25, was facing a six-month suspension for failing to appear at a weigh-in on Nov. 11.He was scheduled to fight Donald Cerrone in a welterweight bout at UFC 205, but the fight was canceled due to Gastelums inability to make weight.The NYSAC automatically suspends mixed martial artists for missing weight -- which is unique among U.S. athletic commissions. Lightweight Thiago Alves received a three-month suspension for missing weight, although his fight against Jim Miller went on as a catchweight.Gastelum has a history of struggling to make the 171-pound welterweight limit. The bout against Kennedy at UFC 206 will take place at 186 pounds. UFC president Dana White has already stated he wont book Gastelum at welterweight again.Tyler Lydon Jersey . But what about the officials? Every sport has officials and they also have stories about hard work and sacrifice but their accomplishments are seldom recognized by anyone outside their inner circle. Michael Porter Nuggets Jersey . Didier Drogba gave away the penalty that put Senegal one goal away from a major upset, but the veteran striker will get another chance -- probably his last -- at the World Cup after Salomon Kalous injury-time strike sealed the Ivorians place in Brazil next year. http://www.authenticnuggetsproshop.com/Paul-Millsap-Jersey/ .ca look back at each of the Top 10 stories of 2013. Today, we look back at Boston Strong - a citys recovery from tragedy. Malik Beasley Jersey . PAUL, Minn. Will Barton Jersey . The giant slalom world champion slipped during her first run in the morning, landing on her back and then twisting forward before getting her leg caught in the protective material on the side of the slope.KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Royals pitcher Chris Young had surgery to his abdominal area, pelvis and groin on Tuesday and the veteran right-hander is expected to be ready for spring training in February.The bilateral core and right-sided adductor repair was performed by Dr. Bill Meyers in Philadelphia.The 37-year-old Young was an instrumental part in the Royals World Series championship last season, and was rewardeed with a two-year, $10 million contract.dddddddddddd But Young went just 3-9 with a 6.19 ERA, quickly lost his job in the rotation and was relegated to mop-up duty out of the bullpen.The former All-Star with San Diego is 79-67 with a 3.87 ERA in his 12-year major league career. ' ' '