Robert Whittaker and Kelvin Gastelum squared off in the headliner of UFC Vegas 24 live from UFC Apex in Las Vegas on Saturday, April 17 (Sunday, April 18 in Australia). The contest featured former middleweight champion up against No. 8-ranked contender in the scheduled for five rounds matchup.
Whittaker and Gastelum were initially scheduled to battle it out in the main event of UFC 234 in February 2019. The bout fell off on the fight day after then champion was hospitalized, requiring urgent surgery.
The UFC Vegas 24 main event went a full distance. In the end all three judges scored the fight 50-45 in favor of Whittaker, who earned a five-round unanimous decision.
You can watch Whittaker vs Gastelum full fight video highlights below. From result to handshake.
Whittaker vs Gastelum fight video highlights
Decision.
Consider the score settled ?@RobWhittakerMMA dominates his way to a decision at #UFCVegas24 pic.twitter.com/I2j5ZoJivT
— UFC_AUSNZ (@UFC_AUSNZ) April 18, 2021
Round 5.
SENSATIONAL.
?? @RobWhittakerMMA just put on an absolute masterclass! #UFCVegas24 pic.twitter.com/as9ErEeF8Q
— UFC_AUSNZ (@UFC_AUSNZ) April 18, 2021
Round 4.
Pelea digna del nivel de ambos #UFCVegas24 pic.twitter.com/CbGiIFBPPL
— UFC Español (@UFCEspanol) April 18, 2021
Round 3.
Whittaker sigue dando cátedra de velocidad, tiempo, precisión. #UFCVegas24 pic.twitter.com/s8nGpAdCWb
— UFC Español (@UFCEspanol) April 18, 2021
Gastelum encontrando al elusivo Whittaker #UFCVegas24 pic.twitter.com/msPSTq7D3a
— UFC Español (@UFCEspanol) April 18, 2021
Round 2.
El excampeón mostrando velocidad ejemplar #UFCVegas24 pic.twitter.com/PwKG7psVd2
— UFC Español (@UFCEspanol) April 18, 2021
Round 1.
WHITTAKER LANDS BIG!
Huge moments from The Reaper to open proceedings. #UFCVegas24 pic.twitter.com/61xSwwHAop
— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) April 18, 2021
Handshake.
LET’S DO THIS! #UFCVegas24 pic.twitter.com/1HPMeQzIyS
— UFC_AUSNZ (@UFC_AUSNZ) April 18, 2021
With the win Robert Whittaker updates his record to 23-5 and secures the third win in a row. He is expected to face the reigning 185-pound champion Israel Adesanya in the championship rematch.
Kelvin Gastelum drops to 16-7, 1 NC.
The full fight results from UFC Vegas 24 can be found here.
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