UFC’s Kelvin Gastelum Admits He Freaked Out A Little When Anderson Silva Fight Was Offered

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*Filmed 10/20/2017: MMA H.E.A.T.’s Karyn Bryant went to Kings MMA in Huntington Beach, CA, where she caught up with UFC Middleweight Kelvin Gastelum and heard what he had to say about his upcoming UFC Shanghai fight with former UFC champ Anderson Silva. Kelvin talks about his reaction when the fight was offered, his mental preparation for the fight against the legend and the lessons he learned after his loss to former champ Chris Weidman.

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62 Comments on "UFC’s Kelvin Gastelum Admits He Freaked Out A Little When Anderson Silva Fight Was Offered"

  5. Nestor

    Karen, you're the best. As always, love your work.

    Is it smart for the UFC to allow MB to take the Gastelum fight 3 weeks after the GSP fight? Not from a damage perspective, but specifically FROM A WEIGHT CUT PERSPECTIVE. The dangers of weight cutting is the topic du jour of MMA, so it seems like this is a huge question that needs to be addressed. MB is 38 and a former LHW — are doctors consulted in a situation like this (if one has ever existed before…). Since KG is never one to love weight cuts, why not just approve this at a 190 catchweight to honor MB's willingness to take the fight? Still a win-win for KG, he could defeat the #2 MW and not have to drop the final 5.

    Your thoughts?

  19. Anonymous

    The official #UFC statement reads: "The UFC organization was notified today that the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) has informed Anderson Silva of a potential Anti-Doping Policy violation stemming from an out-of-competition sample collected on October 26, 2017. As a result, Silva has been provisionally suspended by USADA. Due to the proximity of Silva’s upcoming scheduled bout at UFC Fight Night, Shanghai, China on November 25, 2017 against Kelvin Gastelum, Silva has been removed from the card and UFC is currently seeking a replacement.USADA, the independent administrator of the UFC Anti-Doping Policy, will handle the results management and appropriate adjudication of this case involving Silva. Under the UFC Anti-Doping Policy, there is a full and fair legal process that is afforded to all athletes before any sanctions are imposed. Additional information will be provided at the appropriate time as the process moves forward."So fight fans, who would you like to see as a replacement against Gastelum?

  20. Karyn Bryant

    The official #UFC statement reads: "The UFC organization was notified today that the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) has informed Anderson Silva of a potential Anti-Doping Policy violation stemming from an out-of-competition sample collected on October 26, 2017. As a result, Silva has been provisionally suspended by USADA. Due to the proximity of Silva’s upcoming scheduled bout at UFC Fight Night, Shanghai, China on November 25, 2017 against Kelvin Gastelum, Silva has been removed from the card and UFC is currently seeking a replacement.USADA, the independent administrator of the UFC Anti-Doping Policy, will handle the results management and appropriate adjudication of this case involving Silva. Under the UFC Anti-Doping Policy, there is a full and fair legal process that is afforded to all athletes before any sanctions are imposed. Additional information will be provided at the appropriate time as the process moves forward."So fight fans, who would you like to see as a replacement against Gastelum?

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