Kelvin Gastelum will face Joe Pyfer at UFC 316 after their earlier fight was canceled when Pyfer fell ill before UFC Mexico City. Initially, the UFC sought to rebook the fight quickly, but Gastelum declined, citing potential advantages for Pyfer with a lower altitude fight. Gastelum, while disappointed with Pyfer's derogatory comments about Mexico, has chosen to focus on the upcoming match. He expressed relief about finally getting the chance to fight in New Jersey after significant preparation for the original bout in Mexico City.
UFC middleweight Kelvin Gastelum is set to fight Joe Pyfer at UFC 316 after their previous matchup in Mexico City was canceled due to Pyfer's illness.
Gastelum revealed he declined an immediate rebooking with Pyfer because he believed it would give Pyfer an advantage fighting at a lower altitude.
Despite feeling disappointed by Pyfer's negative comments about Mexico, Gastelum chose to not dwell on them and focuses on the upcoming fight.
Gastelum expressed relief about finally getting to fight Pyfer in New Jersey, noting the significant investment in preparation for their initially canceled bout.
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