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Kelvin Gastelum releases statement after UFC Vegas 24 loss: ‘I still believe I can get the job done’

One-time interim title challenger Kelvin Gastelum on Sunday released a statement vowing to continue on after a loss to ex-champ Robert Whittaker in the main event of UFC Vegas 24.

Gastelum was swept on the scorecards, losing every round to Whittaker for unanimous 50-45 tallies. But he was optimistic about his future, writing on Twitter, “I still believe I can get the job done and be one of the best!”

In fact, Gastelum is considered one of the UFC’s best at 185 pounds and is currently ranked No.