In a bad moment, Gastelum defends his position in the top 10 against Nassourdine Imavov at UFC 273

K. Gastelum has five defeats in his last six fights. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

In a complicated moment in Ultimate, Kelvin Gastelum he already has a date and opponent for his first appearance in the 2022 season. The company's 'game-breaker', the athlete faces Nassourdine Imavov No. UFC 273, which takes place on April 9, in a location not yet confirmed. The information was released by 'ESPN'.

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Opponent of Israel adesanya in the dispute for the interim middleweight belt (up to 83,9kg.) in 2019, Gastelum is experiencing another moment in the company. Today, the North American has five defeats in the last six appearances.

Against Imavov, the athlete will step into the octagon under pressure for a positive result. In addition to the need to win, the fighter defends his position in the top 10 of the under-83,9kg category.

Current number 12 in the division, Nassourdine could take an important step forward in the category if he overcomes Kelvin. Promise of the group, the Frenchman is buoyed by two triumphs, the last over Edmen shahbazyanin November 2021.

So far, the UFC 273 will be played by Alexander Volkanovsky e Chan sung jung, who face each other in the fight for the featherweight title (up to 65,7kg.).

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