Kazakhstan fighter Shavkat Rakhmonov said his fight against Kelvin Gastelum, which was scheduled to take place on Sept. 17 at UFC Fight Night 227 in Las Vegas, was called off because of the American.
Shavkat Rakhmonov on social media
Pinata, I agreed to fight you on your territory on Mexican Independence Day in arena full of your supporters and it’s not my problem you can’t do it now. It’s your turn to accept to fight me on my territory in Abu Dhabi at UFC 294! Or did you realize it was bad idea just now?
Gastelum last fought against Chris Curtis in April of this year at UFC 287. In that fight, Kelvin won by unanimous decision of the judges. He has 21 wins and eight losses under his belt.
Rakhmonov last entered the octagon against Geoff Neal in March of this year at UFC 285. That fight ended in Shavkat's favor by submission in the third round. He has 17 wins and no losses on his record.
