Shavkat’s fight with Gastelum makes no sense?

[Kaiokenrye24]

Shavkat is undefeated in the ufc and 17-0 overall. It makes no sense fighting a guy who loses a lot with no history of making weight at 170. It seems like a weird step back considering Shavkat has finished better guys already

 

[Ares Black]

Shavkat asked for it, Gastelum accepted.

Gastelum has a fun style and a big name.

I'll allow it.

 

[Koro_11]

Not my first choice either, but Gastelum is still dangerous and maybe Shavkat wants one more test before stepping into the deep end.

 

[StonedLemur]

Shavkat asked for it, Gastelum accepted.

Gastelum has a fun style and a big name.

I'll allow it.

Shavkat asking for it is what makes it...make sense.
It's not like the UFC is forcing it upon him.

 

[Deleted member 592822]

Gastelum is the biggest name he can get. Kelvin gets a top 6 fight. Makes sense

 

[Mr Dilkington]

I can't imagine there are that many people willing to take a fight with Shavkat even if he is now higher ranked.
I imagine he wants to stay busy, with the title held up by Colby/Leon
Gastelum is hot and cold but has a name and has beaten some top guys in the past

 

[SakurabasEar]

Gastelum has the ability to make any fight competitive. I actually think this is a nice little test for Shavcat

 

[Tweak896]

No one from top 5 accepts a Shavkat fight so he sits around or does nothing. People were pissed about Islam fighting lower ranked guys but they are the only ones who accept.

 

[Reptile_Bong_Hit]

Rankings-wise, it makes no sense for Shavkat. However, this fight will definitely boost his stock if he wins--even if it's messy! And it will be!

Plus, I suspect it's hard for your boy to get fights. At some point you have to take what you can get if you want to stay active.

It's going to be a banger! Could headline a fight night, but will instead make an excellent co-main!

 

[Leonard Haid]

I think it's a waste of precious career time for Shavkat, but I like that not every single elite fiighter is either fighting for money or fighting to be champ. Shavkat's call-out shows some thinking outside the box, and that's refreshing. Should be a fun fight too. But will Kelvin make weight? I will not bet on that.

 

[chimpoehurricane]

Shavkat is undefeated in the ufc and 17-0 overall. It makes no sense fighting a guy who loses a lot with no history of making weight at 170. It seems like a weird step back considering Shavkat has finished better guys already

Everyone especially Khmza is ducking him. Reminds me of Gsp ducking Silva but fighting bisping with 1 eye.

 

[kingghidrah]

Shavkat is just having fun with MMA. He wanted to fight Gastelum. He's not too concerned with moving toward the belt. In fact he doesn't even realize there is a belt, he just fights.

 

[DOMMA]

Gastelum has the ability to make any fight competitive. I actually think this is a nice little test for Shavcat

I think this is spot -on. Gastelum is not an easy fight and will be a true test. I think this is a 50 - 50 fight.

 

[Bojka]

Gastelum is a bigger name than Shavkat's other opponents even though he has been in decline.

He's a good guy to use to put a guy over with. Especially since there will be some small hype with him returning to 170... assuming he makes it.

 

[weaponzero2k2]

Shavkat is undefeated in the ufc and 17-0 overall. It makes no sense fighting a guy who loses a lot with no history of making weight at 170. It seems like a weird step back considering Shavkat has finished better guys already

after watching Shavka's last fight dude has some major holes in his game ....I am for real by saying Kevin could pull this off.

 

[TheTickG]

Shavkat is undefeated in the ufc and 17-0 overall. It makes no sense fighting a guy who loses a lot with no history of making weight at 170. It seems like a weird step back considering Shavkat has finished better guys already

Shavkat asked for it.

 

[Kryptt]

Yup - Stock Builder scrap. Plus man wants to stay active and sees an empty locker room whenever he peeks in...

 

[mangokush]

Too many rank squatters at WW

Shavkat is choosing to stay busy

 

[Bork Neslar]

Pointless fight. It better be good.

 

[cburm]

It's a test for kitkat if you dont think it is you never heard of Kelvin

If he wins it should get him a top 3 fight or title fight as it would put kelvin up there too