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NYSAC to Penalize Kelvin Gastelum After Leaning on Coach at Weigh-ins

Recent News on Sherdog.com | November 1, 2019

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NYSAC has released a statement regarding Kelvin Gastelum’s weigh-in this morning. The UFC 244 co-main is on and the weight will stand. But the commission is reviewing the matter and could take disciplinary action. Gastelum allegedly leaned on coach Rafael Cordeiro on the scale. pic.twitter.com/eFz5ehxFrY

— Marc Raimondi (@marc_raimondi) November 1, 2019

Editor's note: The article has been updated at 4:15 p.m. ET on 11/1/19 to reflect additional information.

Although Friday morning started off with a little drama on the scales, the New York State Athletic Commission will not be pulling Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight Kelvin Gastelum from his matchup on Saturday.

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