NYSAC decides to pursue ‘disciplinary action’ against Kelvin Gastelum, but UFC 244 bout will go on
Less than two hours after promising reviewing of Kelvin Gastelum’s actions on the scale at the official UFC 244 weigh-ins, the New York State Athletic Commission has decided to take action against the middleweight.
In a statement, the commission said Gastelum did, in fact, make contact with another person in violation of NYSAC policies on weigh-in conduct. As a result, Gastelum faces “disciplinary action,” though his co-headlining fight with Darren Till will proceed as planned.
“The Commission has reviewed the footage of Mr. Gastelum’s weigh-in,” read the statement, forwarded to MMA Fighting by NYSAC spokesperson Mercedes Padilla. “The Commission has determined that Mr. Gastelum made contact with another person while on the scale, a violation of the weigh in policy.
“In light of this violation, the Commission will pursue disciplinary action. At this time, the official weight determination will not be disturbed, and Mr. Gastelum will not be disqualified from competing in UFC 244, as the possible contact indicated in the video cannot be said to have materially impacted Mr. Gastelum’s weight to the extent that he would have exceeded the applicable weight limit allowable for competition in the match.”
How much will this effect him when fighting Till?
Less than two hours after promising reviewing of Kelvin Gastelum’s actions on the scale at the official UFC 244 weigh-ins, the New York State Athletic Commission has decided to take action against the middleweight.
In a statement, the commission said Gastelum did, in fact, make contact with another person in violation of NYSAC policies on weigh-in conduct. As a result, Gastelum faces “disciplinary action,” though his co-headlining fight with Darren Till will proceed as planned.
“The Commission has reviewed the footage of Mr. Gastelum’s weigh-in,” read the statement, forwarded to MMA Fighting by NYSAC spokesperson Mercedes Padilla. “The Commission has determined that Mr. Gastelum made contact with another person while on the scale, a violation of the weigh in policy.
“In light of this violation, the Commission will pursue disciplinary action. At this time, the official weight determination will not be disturbed, and Mr. Gastelum will not be disqualified from competing in UFC 244, as the possible contact indicated in the video cannot be said to have materially impacted Mr. Gastelum’s weight to the extent that he would have exceeded the applicable weight limit allowable for competition in the match.”
How much will this effect him when fighting Till?
