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Kelvin Gastelum's Weight Woes Ignite Firestorm of Criticism at Noche UFC

2025-09-12

Author: Lok

In a stunning turn of events, Kelvin Gastelum has once again missed weight, sparking outrage and disappointment among fans and fighters alike.

As he prepared for the 25th fight of his UFC career, Gastelum tipped the scales at five pounds over the middleweight limit for his matchup against Dusko Todorovic during the Noche UFC weigh-ins. This marks the fourth time Gastelum has come in heavy, prompting many in the MMA community to question his commitment as he transitions from welterweight to middleweight.

Despite his weigh-in blunder, the fight will still proceed as a catchweight bout, with Gastelum facing a steep financial penalty of 35 percent of his purse. However, many in the sport seem fed up with the former Ultimate Fighter winner, regardless of the fight's outcome.

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