Kelvin Gastelum says Saudi Arabia fight is “loser go home” bout

Kelvin Gastelum seems to know that the pressure is on for his upcoming fight in Saudi Arabia as the UFC Veteran gerts set to return tot he cage agaisnt Daniel Rodriquez in Riyadh.  Daneil Rodriguez has lost two in a row with fights against Neil Magny and Ian Garry.

Gastelum while speaking to MMA junkie said, “my back is up against the wall a little bit, just because things haven’t gone the way I wanted them to in my career lately”—“This does feel a little different. I feel I need a win. I’m in a must-win situation. Both of us are. I think loser goes home, loser packs and goes home and doesn’t sign with the UFC again.”

Gastelum is a longtime fan favorite and was close to a UFC belt in his performance against Israel Adesanya has gone 4-7 over his last 11 fights. losing 3 out of his last 4 with the only win coming against Chris Curits via decision.  Gastelum a veteran of the sport will be looking to win and keep his UFC career alive this saturday.

Gastelum a former King’s MMA fighter was a training partner of Cris Cyborg who picked up a 2nd round KO in London during a boxing fight as the main event of Crypto Fight Night against the previously undefeated Aria Wild.