Kelvin Gastelum is trying to put a positive spin on losing his chance to fight for the middleweight title at UFC 234. Gastelum (16-3 MMA, 10-3 UFC) will no longer be challenging Robert Whittaker (20-4 MMA, 11-2 UFC) after the champion pulled out of UFC 234 due to a hernia issue that developed overnight and required “emergency surgery.” “The Ultimate Fighter 17” winner has been working for a chance at UFC gold for a long time. He’s naturally disappointed over the news, but said in his first statement that he’s trying to keep faith that all will work out for the best (via
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Kelvin Gastelum releases statement on canceled UFC 234 title fight: ‘I’m so torn’ – MMA Junkie