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Kelvin Gastelum interested in fighting Jack Hermansson
UFC middleweight contender Kelvin Gastelum is looking to return to the Octagon this summer and he likes a matchup against Jack Hermansson for his comeback. We last saw Gastelum fight at UFC 244 this past November when he dropped a split decision to Darren Till. It was Gastelum’s second straight loss following a unanimous decision […]
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Kelvin Gastelum names three potential opponents for next fight
Kelvin Gastelum is currently riding back-to-back losses in the UFC middleweight division, and is eager to get back on track. While the entire sports world is paused due to the coronavirus pandemic at present, Gastelum has three opponents in mind for his next fight, any of whom would represent excellent opportunities to bounce back. One […]
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Kelvin Gastelum reflects on loss to Israel Adesanya: “It burns in my heart to know I was that close”
UFC middleweight contender Kelvin Gastelum has spoken about his historic defeat at the hands of Israel Adesanya back at UFC 236. It’s not an exaggeration to claim that Gastelum’s war with Adesanya for the Interim UFC Middleweight Championship was easily the Fight of the Year for 2019, which is saying something given the volume of […]
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Kelvin Gastelum calls out Robert Whittaker
Kelvin Gastelum has lost his last two fights, and is ready for the opportunity to get back on track. He’s hoping to do so with a fight that eluded him previously: a matchup with former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker. Gastelum and Whittaker were scheduled to fight for the middleweight title in Australia in early […]
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Kelvin Gastelum and coach punished for elbow incident at UFC 244 weigh-ins
Kelvin Gastelum made weight for his UFC 244 fight with Darren Till, but not without controversy. As the middleweight contender stepped onto the scale behind a towel — an indicator of a tough weight cut — he appeared to lean his elbow on his coach Rafael Cordeiro, effectively displacing some of his mass from the […]
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Israel Adesanya shares bold prediction for potential Robert Whittaker vs Kelvin Gastelum fight
During an appearance on Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show, Israel Adesanya made a bold prediction for a potential fight between Robert Whittaker and Kelvin Gastelum. Adesanya, of course, is well acquainted with both men. In his last fight, the 30-year old took on Whittaker for the middleweight title. Adesanya was in top form and knocked out […]
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Robert Whittaker’s coach criticizes fans who disliked UFC 244 co-main event
Robert Whittaker’s coach Fabricio Itte has criticized fans that didn’t enjoy Darren Till vs Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 244. The co-main event this past weekend was a tactical affair, with Till coming out on top via split decision. The fight certainly had its moments with both men getting in a few good shots, but in […]
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Darren Till considered faking injury before UFC 244 fight
UFC middleweight contender Darren Till has admitted that he contemplated faking an injury in order to get out of his UFC 244 bout with Kelvin Gastelum. Till went head to head with the Ultimate Fighter winner in the co-main event of Saturday night’s co-main event at Madison Square Garden, and he managed to surprise a […]
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Kelvin Gastelum issues statement following loss to Darren Till at UFC 244
UFC middleweight contender Kelvin Gastelum has issued a statement following his split decision loss to Darren Till in the co-main event of UFC 244. Gastelum lost a split decision when the judges scored the fight 30-27, 27-30 and 29-28 in favor of Till. The one judge who scored the fight for Gastelum drew the ire […]
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Darren Till details “craziest week of his life” following UFC 244 win
Former UFC welterweight title challenger Darren Till made his middleweight debut opposite Kelvin Gastelum at this evenings UFC 244 event in New York. The Liverpool native entered tonight’s contest looking to rebound, this after suffering the first two losses of his professional career in his most recent Octagon appearances. Prior to tonight’s event, Till had […]
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Pros react to Darren Till defeating Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 244
Former UFC welterweight title challenger Darren Till moved up a division to take on Kelvin Gastelum in the co-headliner of tonight’s UFC 244 event. Darren Till (17-2-1 MMA) was returning to the Octagon for the first time since suffering a brutal knockout loss to Jorge Masvidal at March’s UFC event in London. After starting his […]
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UFC 244 Results: Darren Till defeats Kelvin Gastelum
Former UFC welterweight title challenger Darren Till moves up a division to take on Kelvin Gastelum in the co-headliner of tonight’s UFC 244 event. Darren Till (17-2-1 MMA) will be returning to the Octagon for the first time since suffering a brutal knockout loss to Jorge Masvidal at March’s UFC event in London. After starting […]
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NYSAC issues statement following Kelvin Gastelum’s UFC 244 weigh-in controversy
The New York State Athletic Commission has issued a statement regarding Kelvin Gastelum’s controversial weigh-in for UFC 244. The former interim middleweight title challenger, Gastelum, required the use of a towel during today’s weigh-ins and appeared to lean on his coach while on the scale. The footage of today’s weigh-in sparked a ton of controversy […]
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Darren Till reacts to Kelvin Gastelum’s controversial weigh-in at UFC 244
Former UFC welterweight title challenger Darren Till will square off with Kelvin Gastelum in a middleweight matchup at UFC 244 tomorrow night in New York. The proposed middleweight scrap appeared to be in some jeopardy earlier this week, after it was revealed that Darren Till had encountered some visa issues. Thankfully all of Till’s travel […]
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VIDEO | Kelvin Gastelum appears to lean on coach at UFC 244 weigh-ins
Kelvin Gastelum made weight for his UFC 244 showdown with Darren Till, but his steps onto the scale Friday morning were not without controversy. As Gastelum took to the scale and stripped down to his birthday suit — evidence of a tough cut — he appeared to lean on his coach, which would of course […]
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Kelvin Gastelum ‘not concerned’ as Darren Till heads to NYC for UFC 244
UFC middleweight contender Kelvin Gastelum has said that he isn’t really concerned about Darren Till’s visa issues, as “The Gorilla” confirms that he is en route to New York City for UFC 244. The two men are set to square off in the co-main event of Saturday night’s card at Madison Square Garden in what […]
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Jared Cannonier on standby as backup for Darren Till at UFC 244
Middleweight contender Jared Cannonier is on standby and cutting weight ahead of UFC 244 just in case of any last-minute visa or weight-cutting issues for Darren Till. TalkMMA reported recently that Till was having visa issues that could cause him problems making it to New York City for his scheduled co-main event middleweight bout against […]
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UFC 244 | Pro fighters make their picks for Darren Till vs. Kelvin Gastelum
In the co-main event of UFC 244, former welterweight title challenger Darren Till is moving up in weight to take on Kelvin Gastelum. Ahead of the scrap, “The Gorilla” is a +160 underdog while Gastelum is a -200 favorite. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their predictions for […]
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Tyron Woodley calls Kelvin Gastelum ‘Fatselum’ and says he will ‘f*ck him up’
Former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley went on the offensive against former rival and current middleweight contender Kelvin Gastelum. In a recent appearance on TMZ’s Hollywood Beatdown, Tyron Woodley tore into Gastelum for the comments he made about Woodley during the Dominance MMA media tour in Los Angeles. Woodley was not happy that Gastelum called […]
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Kelvin Gastelum believes Robert Whittaker was ‘disappointing’ at UFC 243
UFC middleweight contender Kelvin Gastelum has opened up about Robert Whittaker’s performance against Israel Adesanya at UFC 243, calling it ‘disappointing’. Gastelum was speaking to MMAFighting during the recent Dominance MMA media day event as he gears up to face Darren Till at UFC 244 in New York City. The Ultimate Fighter 17 winner is […]
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Kelvin Gastelum sends warm message to new champ Israel Adesanya
Earlier this year, Kelvin Gastelum and Israel Adesanya collided with the UFC interim middleweight title on the line. After five, razor-close rounds, Adesanya was named the winner and adorned with a UFC belt. Over the weekend, Adesanya became the undisputed middleweight champion with a second-round stoppage of Robert Whittaker. Gastelum, on the other hand, is […]
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Kelvin Gastelum takes a jab at Robert Whittaker ahead of UFC 243 main event
Kelvin Gastelum decided to take a jab at Robert Whittaker shortly after it was announced that the champion had arrived at the stadium for UFC 243. ‘Bobby Knuckles’ is set to take on undefeated interim middleweight title holder Israel Adesanya (17-0 MMA) in tonight’s pay-per-view headliner. Shortly after UFC President Dana White took to social […]
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Henry Cejudo and Kelvin Gastelum call out Conor McGregor, Floyd Mayweather
Whether it’s Valentina Shevchenko, Dominick Cruz or Jose Aldo, Henry Cejudo is always willing to call out his fellow fighters. This weekend was no exception. On Saturday, Cejudo took to Twitter to call out Conor McGregor as well as boxing legend Floyd Mayweather. Cejudo posted a video of himself next to middleweight contender Kelvin Gastelum. […]
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Darren Till says a win over Kelvin Gastelum shouldn’t warrant a title shot
Darren Till is on a two-fight losing streak and now moving up to middleweight. At UFC 244, the Englishman will take on Kelvin Gastelum who is coming off of an interim title shot. For Till, the stakes are high for this one. With Gastelum being ranked fourth, a win would put him in the top-five […]
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Kelvin Gastelum: Darren Till is ‘more dangerous than everybody thinks’
Kelvin Gastelum doesn’t plan to get lost in all the hoopla surrounding his bout with Darren Till. Some fight fans were left puzzled when it was revealed that Till will move up in weight to take on Gastelum at UFC 244 on Nov. 2. The sticking point isn’t that Till is changing weight class, as […]
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Kelvin Gastelum explains reluctance to take Darren Till fight
Long-time middleweight contender Kelvin Gastelum admits he was hesitant to accept a fight against struggling former welterweight Darren Till. The pair are set to clash at UFC 244 which takes place on Nov. 2 at Madison Square Garden in New York. Darren Till has moved up a division and has taken on a dramatic physical […]
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Michael Bisping: Kelvin Gastelum is a ‘ballsy’ fight for Darren Till
Michael Bisping believes Darren Till is in a high-risk, high-reward situation. Till is set to move up to the middleweight division when he takes on Kelvin Gastelum. The bout is scheduled for UFC 244 on Nov. 2. The action is being held inside Madison Square Garden in New York City. In terms of size, Till […]
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Dana White defends Darren Till vs. Kelvin Gastelum booking
Darren Till will not get a warmup in his middleweight debut. Instead, the long-time welterweight has been booked to battle the middleweight division’s fourth-ranked fighter, Kelvin Gastelum, at UFC 244 in New York. This booking comes as a bit of a surprise, given that Till is riding back-to-back stoppage losses, and UFC President Dana White […]