Michael Bisping Takes Problem with Kelvin Gastelum Over Weight Fiasco
On the UFC Saudi Arabia post-show, Michael Bisping stated that whereas he loved the combat, he thinks Kelvin Gastelum ought to take a tough look within the mirror and determine tips on how to handle his present state of affairs (through MMAFighting.com).
“[Rodriguez] wished to weigh in at 170 kilos, whereas Gastelum clearly wasn’t doing that all through the coaching camp, so due to this fact you’re stronger, you’re extra athletic, you get better out of your coaching classes faster, and also you come into the combat stronger and heavier,” Bisping defined. “Each males had an amazing combat, I believed Daniel Rodriguez needs to be happy with himself, [he] actually, actually pushed Gastelum to the restrict.
“Gastelum — regardless that he was heavy — nonetheless managed to maintain a great tempo for quarter-hour. The takedowns in Spherical 3 have been type of important as a result of Rodriguez was beginning to discover the mark within the cage. It was an important combat, it actually was, each males needs to be happy with themselves.
“However Kelvin Gastelum — concerning the burden state of affairs — needs to be ashamed of himself.”
Bisping additionally stated he thinks Gastelum “clearly wasn’t weight-reduction plan all through coaching camp.” We’ll see what the UFC decides to do with Kelvin subsequent following this latest debacle.