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Kelvin Gastelum Faces Criticism After Weight Miss

9/12/2025

Summary

Story summary

Kelvin Gastelum weighed 191 pounds for his fight against Dustin Stoltzfus, marking his highest weight miss and fifth overall in the UFC.
This is his first time exceeding the middleweight limit, raising concerns about his future in the promotion.
Gastelum faces a 35% fine from his purse, and the fight will proceed as a catchweight bout.
Fans and fighters criticize him, with some calling for his release from the UFC due to repeated weight issues.
His recent record stands at 3-7 in his last ten fights, complicating his position in the UFC.

History

Historical Context

In 2016, the UFC introduced stringent weight-cutting regulations after 30% of fighters missed weight, raising safety concerns. This followed multiple health incidents among fighters, prompting the California State Athletic Commission to act. Kelvin Gastelum's recent weight miss at 191 pounds highlights ongoing challenges in weight management, potentially leading to stricter enforcement and impacting his future in the UFC.

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Story summary

Kelvin Gastelum weighed 191 pounds for his fight against Dustin Stoltzfus, marking his highest weight miss and fifth overall in the UFC.
This is his first time exceeding the middleweight limit, raising concerns about his future in the promotion.
Gastelum faces a 35% fine from his purse, and the fight will proceed as a catchweight bout.
Fans and fighters criticize him, with some calling for his release from the UFC due to repeated weight issues.
His recent record stands at 3-7 in his last ten fights, complicating his position in the UFC.

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