Kelvin Gastelum: UFC Record, Fight History & Bio

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Striking accuracy

42%

1,058 landed · 2,521 attempted

Takedown accuracy

31%

Recent fight form

Latest 5 verified results in our archive · 2023-12-02 to 2026-04-11

Wins

2 / 5

Losses

3 / 5

Historical results, not a prediction. See opponents and methods in fight history below.

Fight history

Vicente Luque
Apr 11, 2026
Loss
Submission · Round 1 · 4:08
Dustin Stoltzfus
Sep 13, 2025
Win
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Joe Pyfer
Jun 7, 2025
Loss
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Daniel Rodriguez
Jun 22, 2024
Win
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Sean Brady
Dec 2, 2023
Loss
Submission · Round 3 · 1:43
Chris Curtis
Apr 8, 2023
Win
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Robert Whittaker
Apr 17, 2021
Loss
Decision - Unanimous · Round 5 · 5:00
Ian Heinisch
Feb 13, 2021
Win
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Jack Hermansson
Jul 18, 2020
Loss
Submission · Round 1 · 1:20
Israel Adesanya
Apr 13, 2019
Loss
Decision - Unanimous · Round 5 · 5:00
Ronaldo Souza
May 12, 2018
Win
DEC · Round 3 · 5:00
Michael Bisping
Nov 24, 2017
Win
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 2:29
Chris Weidman
Jul 22, 2017
Loss
Submission · Round 3 · 3:46
Vitor Belfort
Mar 11, 2017
Win
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 3:53
Tim Kennedy
Dec 10, 2016
Win
KO/TKO · Round 3 · 2:46
Johny Hendricks
Jul 9, 2016
Win
DEC · Round 3 · 5:00

Kelvin Gastelum Bio

Kelvin Gastelum is an American mixed martial artist listed by the UFC as an active middleweight. Born on October 24, 1991, in San Jose, California, and raised in Yuma, Arizona, he stands 5 feet 9 inches tall and is identified by the UFC as a boxing-based fighter who also holds a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt. He began his professional MMA career in 2010 and entered the UFC after winning The Ultimate Fighter 17 in April 2013.

Gastelum made his Octagon debut at the TUF 17 Finale on April 13, 2013, defeating Uriah Hall by split decision. His UFC career has included notable victories over former champions Michael Bisping and Johny Hendricks, as well as wins over Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza and Chris Curtis. In April 2019, he challenged Israel Adesanya for the interim UFC middleweight championship in a highly regarded five-round bout. The fight was later inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame’s Fight Wing in 2025.

Gastelum’s style combines compact boxing, pressure striking, durability and opportunistic grappling. The UFC credits him with submission skills centered on the rear-naked choke, while his career has included periods competing at both welterweight and middleweight. He attended North Idaho College for one year, according to his UFC profile. As of September 12, 2026, the UFC profile lists him as active in the middleweight division; the profile also records a submission loss to Vicente Luque on April 11, 2026.

Record: 21-11-0
Division: Middleweight
Fighting style: Wrestling
Stance: Southpaw
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 170 lbs.
Reach: 71"
Leg reach: 39.50
Gym / team: Kings MMA
Nationality: San Jose, United States
Fighting out of: Yuma, Arizona, United States
Birth date: Oct 24, 1991 (age 35)
Age: 35
Country: United States

Kelvin Gastelum Questions & Answers

What division did Kelvin Gastelum compete in for his UFC 236 title bout?

Kelvin Gastelum competed in the UFC middleweight division when he faced Israel Adesanya for the interim middleweight championship at UFC 236 on April 13, 2019.

How did Kelvin Gastelum enter the UFC?

Kelvin Gastelum entered the UFC by winning The Ultimate Fighter 17. He defeated Uriah Hall in the season finale on April 13, 2013.

When did Kelvin Gastelum make his UFC debut?

Kelvin Gastelum made his UFC debut at The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale on April 13, 2013, against Uriah Hall.

Has Kelvin Gastelum fought for a UFC title?

Yes. Kelvin Gastelum challenged Israel Adesanya for the interim UFC middleweight championship at UFC 236 on April 13, 2019. The bout was later selected for the UFC Hall of Fame Fight Wing in June 2025.

What is Kelvin Gastelum’s fighting style?

Kelvin Gastelum is characterized by an aggressive, forward-moving style that combines boxing and wrestling pressure. His performances against Uriah Hall and Israel Adesanya highlighted his willingness to press the action and engage in demanding exchanges.