K. Gastelum (right) had difficulties with Weidman (Photo: Reproduction Facebook UFC)
Kelvin Gastelum He was forced by Ultimate to move up to the middleweight division after failing in attempts to make weight at welterweight. However, last Saturday (22), the difference in size between him and his opponent, Chris Weidman, was instrumental in his first loss at 84 kg. Therefore, “KG” declared that he will return to the 77 kg category. after the setback for the former champion of the top division.
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“I feel like the welterweight division is my home. I have to reevaluate some things, make changes to my lifestyle. But I see my next fight being at 77 kg. That's what I want and that's what I'm going to negotiate with the UFC”, declared Gastelum after the fight, revealing that he will train at the new UFC CT in Las Vegas to help with the weight cut.
“They have excellent nutritionists there. I want to work on that part, to make a good cut at welterweight. And the UFC Training Center also offers high-quality physical trainers,” she commented.
Despite suffering from the size difference compared to most middleweights, Kelvin managed to achieve good results in the category. After winning the 17th season of The Ultimate Fighter in the division, winning Uriah Hall in the final, Gastelum also achieved victories over Tim Kennedy and Vitor belfort – the latter was later unsuccessful after the American was caught in an anti-doping test for marijuana use.
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