Kelvin Gastelum cleared to fight.

Much better fight card in Dallas this time. I'll yell for him in person for you guys!

Before Kelvin hurt his knee I watched him spar with Rory MacDonald and Rick Story. IMO Kelvin can beat anyone as long as he has his cardio up and his knee is really healed. With that said, Rick has the edge even in the gym. He can not let Rick back him down the way Rick does to everybody. He needs to hurt rick and press him backwards. If he can accomplish the initial task of hurting rick, then pressing him on the cage, double legging him and submitting him is how I see him pulling it off. Remember, Rick is a fucking beast. He was thrown at GSP last camp and if he can chase Georges down, he can chase Kelvin down. Kelvins knee injury is serious. I remember him being somewhat in denial about the recovery process when it initially happened. It shows how much heart he has and how bad he wants to fight. No matter if he wins or loses, he is taking the tough path to the top, sparring the best and working hard. I hope he continues to represent the 10P system even in hostile territory. I cannot bet against Rick only because he is a really nice guy and I want both to win. I'm looking forward to seeing Kelvin rise to the occasion. This will be his toughest fight win or lose for a while.

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Originally Posted by Jesse Bell

Before Kelvin hurt his knee I watched him spar with Rory MacDonald and Rick Story. IMO Kelvin can beat anyone as long as he has his cardio up and his knee is really healed. With that said, Rick has the edge even in the gym. He can not let Rick back him down the way Rick does to everybody. He needs to hurt rick and press him backwards. If he can accomplish the initial task of hurting rick, then pressing him on the cage, double legging him and submitting him is how I see him pulling it off. Remember, Rick is a fucking beast. He was thrown at GSP last camp and if he can chase Georges down, he can chase Kelvin down. Kelvins knee injury is serious. I remember him being somewhat in denial about the recovery process when it initially happened. It shows how much heart he has and how bad he wants to fight. No matter if he wins or loses, he is taking the tough path to the top, sparring the best and working hard. I hope he continues to represent the 10P system even in hostile territory. I cannot bet against Rick only because he is a really nice guy and I want both to win. I'm looking forward to seeing Kelvin rise to the occasion. This will be his toughest fight win or lose for a while.

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great inside my friend! thanks!