Kelvin Gastelum News
Israel Adesanya shares bold prediction for potential Robert Whittaker vs Kelvin Gastelum fight
Natasha Hooper - November 5, 2019
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.
Robert Whittaker's coach criticizes fans who disliked UFC 244 co-main event
Harry Kettle - November 5, 2019
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 comparison to some of their previous outings in the Octagon, it didn’t have the same kind of spark in the eyes of many fans.
Darren Till considered faking injury before UFC 244 fight
Harry Kettle - November 4, 2019
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 lot of people by edging out the split decision win against the favourite.
Kelvin Gastelum issues statement following loss to Darren Till at UFC 244
Adam D Martin - November 3, 2019
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 of fans, media, and fellow fighters as it appeared as though Till comfortably won on points.
Pros react to Darren Till defeating Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 244
Chris Taylor - November 2, 2019
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.
UFC 244 Results: Darren Till defeats Kelvin Gastelum
Chris Taylor - November 2, 2019
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.
NYSAC issues statement following Kelvin Gastelum's UFC 244 weigh-in controversy
Chris Taylor - November 2, 2019
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.
Darren Till reacts to Kelvin Gastelum's controversial weigh-in at UFC 244
Christopher Taylor - November 1, 2019
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.
Kelvin Gastelum 'not concerned' as Darren Till heads to NYC for UFC 244
Harry Kettle - October 31, 2019
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 will serve as Till’s middleweight debut in the UFC. However, the fight was in jeopardy earlier this week as the Englishman was unable to make it to the United States on time for his full fight week commitments.
Jared Cannonier on standby as backup for Darren Till at UFC 244
Adam Martin - October 30, 2019
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 Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 244.
UFC 244 | Pro fighters make their picks for Darren Till vs. Kelvin Gastelum
Cole Shelton - October 30, 2019
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 the scrap. The majority are leaning towards Gastelum but some feel it is a much closer fight than the odds suggest.
Tyron Woodley calls Kelvin Gastelum 'Fatselum' and says he will 'f*ck him up'
Adam Martin - October 21, 2019
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 him out for a rematch, and “The Chosen One” ripped into him on TMZ.
Kelvin Gastelum sends warm message to new champ Israel Adesanya
Thomas Taylor - October 7, 2019
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 gearing up for a UFC 244 scrap with Darren Till.
Kelvin Gastelum takes a jab at Robert Whittaker ahead of UFC 243 main event
Chris Taylor - October 5, 2019
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.
Henry Cejudo and Kelvin Gastelum call out Conor McGregor, Floyd Mayweather
Natasha Hooper - September 30, 2019
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.
Darren Till says a win over Kelvin Gastelum shouldn't warrant a title shot
Cole Shelton - September 14, 2019
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 of the middleweight division. Yet, the Englishman doesn’t believe a win here should get him a title shot as there are other fighters who deserve it more.
Kelvin Gastelum explains reluctance to take Darren Till fight
Natasha Hooper - September 6, 2019
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 transformation ahead of his middleweight debut.
Michael Bisping: Kelvin Gastelum is a 'ballsy' fight for Darren Till
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 3, 2019
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 is certainly bulking up for the change in weight class.