The UFC has been rocked by a full-blown scandal after Kelvin Gastelum missed weight by an outrageous five pounds, tipping the scales at 191 for a 186-pound fight against Dustin Staltzfus. But what’s exploding now isn’t just fan outrage — it’s the backstage bombshells that have leaked since the fiasco.
According to one insider, Dana White was so furious when he heard the news that he slammed his fists on the table during a closed-door meeting. “This is the last straw,” the UFC president allegedly shouted, before storming out and leaving matchmakers scrambling to salvage the card.
The chaos doesn’t stop there. Members of Gastelum’s own team are beginning to turn against him. A teammate, speaking anonymously, revealed shocking details of Gastelum’s eating habits:
⚡ “Kelvin hides food in his gym bag. He’ll tell coaches he’s dieting, but we’ve caught him sneaking fast food between sessions.”
⚡ Another claimed: “It’s not just weight — it’s discipline. He comes late, skips drills, and acts like fighting is a hobby, not a career.”
Even more jaw-dropping, rumors are swirling that the UFC has drawn up a termination clause in his contract, preparing for the possibility of cutting ties if Gastelum blows weight again. Fans are already speculating about who could replace him in the middleweight rankings — with some suggesting the UFC might even use Gastelum as an example, proving that no star is too big to punish.
Meanwhile, opponents are lining up to take shots at him. Fighters across social media blasted Gastelum, calling him “a circus act” and “the shame of middleweight.” One rival even mocked: “Maybe he belongs in heavyweight — feeding him to Ngannou would solve the problem once and for all.”
The scandal has turned Gastelum from a once-promising contender into the UFC’s biggest headache. With his reputation crumbling and Dana White’s patience running out, his career is now dangling by a single thread.
👉 The question haunting the MMA world: will Kelvin Gastelum finally fight his demons… or will the UFC cut him loose and let him become the sport’s ultimate cautionary tale?
