Kelvin Gastelum was apologetic following the fastest loss of his career.
The middleweight contender saw his UFC Fight Island 2 co-main event bout opposite Jack Hermansson end in just 78 seconds when Hermansson caught him with a heel hook submission. It was just the second time in Gastelum’s 22-fight career that he’d been finished.
Shortly after, Gastelum, 28, posted a statement on social media saying he was “embarrassed,” but encouraged others not to be discouraged by defeats.
Truly embarrassed guys. I’m sorry. My team, my family @UFC @danawhite @Mickmaynard2.