Kelvin Gastelum has recently announced that he will be dropping back down to 170 pounds to fight in the welterweight division for the first time in seven years. Shavkat Rakhmonov. After taking some time to think it over, Gastelum has accepted the challenge and is excited to fight Rakhmonov.

Gastelum believes that the fight with Rakhmonov will be a great addition to the welterweight division, and thinks that Rakhmonov’s standing in the division and his exciting fighting style makes him a particularly appealing opponent.

Despite their different career trajectories at the moment, Gastelum is confident in his abilities to defeat Rakhmonov. He believes that he is a “horrible” matchup for Rakhmonov, as he can capitalize on Rakhmonov’s sloppy style and either land punches or submit him.

The fight will take place on Sep. 16 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, coinciding with the Mexican Independence Day event, and Gastelum is excited to represent his heritage in the ring. Overall, Gastelum is ready to give Rakhmonov exactly what he asked for, and is eager to showcase his skills in the welterweight division.