Why was Jimy Hettes nixed from competing at UFC 183 after a fight-night fainting spell, but Kelvin Gastelum was allowed to compete despite similar issues a day prior? UFC President Dana White addressed the situation after Saturday’s event, where Gastelum (10-1 MMA, 5-1 UFC) ultimately suffered a split-decision defeat to fellow welterweight contender Tyron Woodley (15-3 MMA, 5-2 UFC) in the night’s pay-per-view co-headliner. When Hettes passed out prior to his prelim bout on Saturday, a doctor cleared him to compete, but the Nevada State Athletic Commission ultimately ruled him ineligible. White said he agreed with the decision “100 percent,” and the fight was pulled from the event, which took place at Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena.
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Why UFC 183′s Kelvin Gastelum was allowed to fight a day after hospitalization – MMA Junkie