Kelvin Gastelum

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Kelvin Gastelum
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Gastelum in September, 2018
Born (1991-10-24) October 24, 1991 (age 33)
San Jose, California, U.S.
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st) [1]
Division Welterweight (2013–2016; 2023–present)
Middleweight (2010–2013; 2016–2023)
Reach71+1⁄2 in (182 cm) [2]
Stance Southpaw
Fighting out of Yuma, Arizona, U.S.
Team Kings MMA
Yuma United MMA
RankBlack belt in 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu under Brian Beaumont [3]
Wrestling NJCAA Wrestling [4]
Years active2010–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total29
Wins19
By knockout6
By submission5
By decision8
Losses9
By submission3
By decision6
No contests1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Kelvin Gastelum (born October 24, 1991) is an American professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Gastelum earned a contract with the UFC after winning The Ultimate Fighter 17 in 2013. Gastelum has also competed in the middleweight division.

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Early life and education

Gastelum is of Mexican descent. His family is from Obregon, Sonora, where he lived temporarily during his childhood. Gastelum won a 5A Division II AIA state wrestling title out of Cibola High School [5] and continued to wrestle at North Idaho College, where he was ranked as high as fifth in the country (NJCAA) as a freshman before deciding to compete in mixed martial arts professionally. [4] He worked as a bail bondsman prior to training MMA full-time. [6] [7]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

After turning professional, Gastelum amassed an undefeated record of five wins (all finishes) and no losses before competing in The Ultimate Fighter. [8]

The Ultimate Fighter

In January 2013, it was announced that Gastelum was selected for The Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen. [9] To get into the TUF house, Gastelum defeated Kito Andrews by decision. During the choosing of teams, he was picked last by coach Chael Sonnen for Team Sonnen.

Gastelum's next fight in the house was against Bubba McDaniel. [10] He won in the second round via rear naked choke submission. [11]

In the quarterfinals, Gastelum would take on Collin Hart. He won the fight by TKO in the first round. [12]

In the semifinals, Gastelum fought Josh Samman. He won via first round rear naked choke, and advanced to the tournament finals. [13]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Gastelum faced teammate Uriah Hall in the finals at the Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale. [14] Gastelum won the fight via split decision, becoming the youngest winner in the show's history at 21 years old and earned a UFC contract. After the victory, Gastelum announced he would be moving down a weight class to compete in the UFC's welterweight division. [15]

Move to Welterweight

Gastelum was expected to face Paulo Thiago on August 28, 2013, at UFC Fight Night 27. [16] However, Thiago pulled out of the bout citing a knee injury and was replaced by Brian Melancon. [17] Gastelum finished Melancon via rear naked choke in the first round. [18]

Gastelum was expected to face Court McGee on December 14, 2013, at UFC on Fox 9, but was forced to withdraw due to a torn PCL. [19]

Gastelum faced Rick Story on March 15, 2014, at UFC 171. [20] He won the back-and-forth fight via split decision. [21]

Gastelum faced Nico Musoke on June 28, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 44. [22] Gastelum missed weight by one and three-quarter pounds and forfeited 20% of his fight purse to Musoke. [23] He won the fight via unanimous decision. [24]

Gastelum next fought Jake Ellenberger on November 15, 2014, at UFC 180 as the co-main event. [25] He won the fight in the first round via rear-naked choke. [26] The win also earned Gastelum his first Performance of the Night bonus award. [27]

Gastelum next faced Tyron Woodley on January 31, 2015, at UFC 183. He missed weight by 10 lbs and was fined 30% of his fight purse which would be given to Woodley. [28] He lost the fight via split decision. In the post-fight interview with Joe Rogan, Woodley said that he would not accept 30% of Gastelum's purse, as him missing weight and losing was enough punishment. [29]

Due to Gastelum not being able to make weight on two occasions while fighting in the welterweight division in the UFC, UFC president Dana White ordered Gastelum to move up to middleweight. [30] In his return to middleweight, Gastelum faced Nate Marquardt at UFC 188 on June 13, 2015. [31] He won the fight via TKO after Marquardt's corner stopped the fight between the second and third round. [32]

Gastelum was expected to face Matt Brown in a welterweight bout on November 21, 2015, at The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 2 Finale. [33] However, Brown withdrew from the fight due to an ankle injury suffered in training. [34] He was replaced by Neil Magny. [35] Gastelum lost the fight by split decision. [36] Both participants earned Fight of the Night honors. [37]

Gastelum was scheduled to face Kyle Noke on January 2, 2016 at UFC 195, [38] however, Gastelum pulled out due to a wrist injury and was replaced by Alex Morono. [39]

Gastelum next faced Johny Hendricks on July 9, 2016 at UFC 200. [40] He won the fight via unanimous decision. [41]

Gastelum was expected to face Donald Cerrone at UFC 205 but, on the day of the weigh-ins, Gastelum did not make an attempt to formally make the 171 lb limit and the bout was scrapped. [42] [43] This made it the third time Gastelum failed to make the welterweight limit, prompting Dana White to say that he will "never let him fight at 170 again". [44]

Return to Middleweight

Gastelum returned to middleweight and faced Tim Kennedy on December 10, 2016 at UFC 206. [45] He won the fight via TKO in the third round. [46]

Gastelum next fought Vitor Belfort on March 11, 2017, in the main event at UFC Fight Night 106. [47] He won the fight via TKO in the first round. [48] The win also earned Gastelum a Performance of the Night bonus award. [49]

Gastelum was expected to face Anderson Silva at UFC 212. [50] However, he was pulled from the event after USADA learned he tested positive for high levels of marijuana metabolite Carboxy-Tetrahydrocannabinol (Carboxy-THC) above the 180 mL allowance by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) from his previous drug test for his bout against Belfort. [51] On May 7, Gastelum's win over Belfort was officially overturned to a "No Contest" and he was suspended 90 days (retroactive to the March 11 test date). [52] The Performance of the Night which Gastelum had been awarded against Vitor Belfort was also rescinded.

Gastelum faced Chris Weidman on July 22, 2017, in the main event at UFC on Fox 25. [53] Gastelum lost the fight via submission in the third round. [54]

The bout with Anderson Silva was rescheduled and was expected to take place at a UFC Fight Night on November 25, 2017. [55] However, Silva was pulled from the bout due to failing a USADA drug test and was replaced by Michael Bisping. [56] Gastelum defeated Bisping by knockout in the first round. [57] He also earned his second Performance of the Night bonus award. [58]

Gastelum faced Ronaldo Souza on May 12, 2018, at UFC 224. [59] He won the back and forth fight via split decision. [60] Both combatants received the Fight of the Night bonus. [61]

In July 2018, the UFC announced that Gastelum and Robert Whittaker were selected as coaches for Ultimate Fighter 28. [62] On November 2, 2018, it was announced that Gastelum was scheduled to face Whittaker for the UFC Middleweight Championship on February 9, 2019, at UFC 234. [63] However, Whittaker pulled out of the fight a few hours before the event and was forced to undergo emergency dual surgery later in the day due to an abdominal hernia of the intestine and a twisted and collapsed bowel. [64]

Gastelum faced Israel Adesanya on April 13, 2019 at UFC 236 for the interim UFC Middleweight Championship. [65] He lost the fight via unanimous decision in a back and forth fight. [66] This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award, [67] and was later voted the 2019 Fight of the Year by multiple MMA media outlets. [68] [69]

Gastelum faced Darren Till at UFC 244 in New York City, New York on November 2, 2019. [70] Subsequent to the event's weigh-ins, the NYSAC issued a rare statement that they would be pursuing disciplinary action against Gastelum. Per the statement, the Athletic Commission stated upon review of Gastelum's weigh-in video that they "determined that Mr. Gastelum made contact with another person while on the scale, a violation of the weigh in policy. As the result, Gastelum and his coach, Rafael Cordeiro, were fined $1,000 and $200 respectively by New York State Athletic Commission. [71] The official weight determination would not be disturbed, and Mr. Gastelum would not be disqualified from competing in UFC 244." [72] He lost the fight via split decision. [73] Gastelum was suspended by USADA for 9 months for testing positive for marijuana in relation to his bout with Darren Till at UFC 244 in November 2019 but the suspension was reduced to five months after Gastelum's successful completion of a drug treatment program. [74]

Gastelum faced Jack Hermansson on July 19, 2020, at UFC Fight Night 172. [75] He lost the fight via heel hook in round one. [76]

Gastelum was scheduled to face Ian Heinisch on January 30, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 186. [77] On December 26, 2020, it was announced that the bout had been moved to UFC 258 on February 13, 2021. [78] Gastelum won the fight via unanimous decision. [79]

Gastelum faced Robert Whittaker, replacing Paulo Costa, on April 17, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 22. [80] Gastelum lost the fight via unanimous decision. [81] This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award. [82]

Gastelum faced Jared Cannonier on August 21, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 29. [83] Gastelum lost the fight via unanimous decision. [84]

Gastelum was scheduled to face Nassourdine Imavov on April 9, 2022, at UFC 273. [85] However, Imavov was forced to withdraw due to visa issues [86] and was replaced by Dricus du Plessis. [87] However, Gastelum withdrew a week before the event due to an undisclosed injury and his bout with du Plessis was canceled. [88] The fight was yet again rescheduled at UFC Fight Night 217 on January 14, 2023. [89] However, the week of the event, Gastelum withdrew due to a mouth injury and was replaced by Sean Strickland in a light heavyweight bout. [90]

Gastelum faced Chris Curtis on April 8, 2023, at UFC 287. [91] He won the bout via unanimous decision. [92] This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award. [93]

Return to Welterweight

Gastelum was scheduled to face Shavkat Rakhmonov in a welterweight bout on September 16, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 227. [94] However, Gastelum withdrew in late July after sustaining a facial fracture. [95]

Gastelum faced Sean Brady on December 2, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 52. [96] He lost the fight via a kimura submission in round three. [97]

Back to Middleweight

Gastelum faced Daniel Rodriguez on June 22, 2024, at UFC on ABC 6. [98] The bout was changed to a middleweight bout due to Gastelum having issues cutting weight. [99] He won the fight by unanimous decision. [100]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
29 matches19 wins9 losses
By knockout60
By submission53
By decision86
No contests1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win19–9 (1) Daniel Rodriguez Decision (unanimous) UFC on ABC: Whittaker vs. Aliskerov June 22, 202435:00 Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaOriginally a welterweight bout; Changed to Middleweight, as Gastelum would not make the 170lb limit.
Loss18–9 (1) Sean Brady Submission (kimura) UFC on ESPN: Dariush vs. Tsarukyan December 2, 202331:43 Austin, Texas, United StatesReturn to Welterweight.
Win18–8 (1) Chris Curtis Decision (unanimous) UFC 287 April 8, 202335:00 Miami, Florida, United StatesFight of the Night.
Loss17–8 (1) Jared Cannonier Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Cannonier vs. Gastelum August 21, 202155:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss17–7 (1) Robert Whittaker Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Whittaker vs. Gastelum April 17, 202155:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesFight of the Night.
Win17–6 (1) Ian Heinisch Decision (unanimous) UFC 258 February 13, 202135:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss16–6 (1) Jack Hermansson Submission (heel hook) UFC Fight Night: Figueiredo vs. Benavidez 2 July 19, 202011:18 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Loss16–5 (1) Darren Till Decision (split) UFC 244 November 2, 201935:00 New York City, New York, United States
Loss16–4 (1) Israel Adesanya Decision (unanimous) UFC 236 April 13, 201955:00 Atlanta, Georgia, United StatesFor the interim UFC Middleweight Championship. Fight of the Night.
Win16–3 (1) Ronaldo Souza Decision (split) UFC 224 May 12, 201835:00 Rio de Janeiro, BrazilFight of the Night.
Win15–3 (1) Michael Bisping KO (punch) UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Gastelum November 25, 201712:30 Shanghai, ChinaPerformance of the Night.
Loss14–3 (1) Chris Weidman Submission (arm-triangle choke) UFC on Fox: Weidman vs. Gastelum July 22, 201733:45 Uniondale, New York, United States
NC14–2 (1) Vitor Belfort NC (overturned) UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Gastelum March 11, 201713:52 Fortaleza, BrazilOriginally a TKO (punches) win for Gastelum; overturned after he tested positive for a marijuana metabolite.
Win14–2 Tim Kennedy TKO (punches) UFC 206 December 10, 201632:45 Toronto, Ontario, CanadaReturn to Middleweight.
Win13–2 Johny Hendricks Decision (unanimous) UFC 200 July 9, 201635:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesCatchweight (171.25 lb) bout; Hendricks missed weight.
Loss12–2 Neil Magny Decision (split) The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 2 Finale: Magny vs. Gastelum November 21, 201555:00 Monterrey, MexicoFight of the Night.
Win12–1 Nate Marquardt TKO (corner stoppage) UFC 188 June 13, 201525:00 Mexico City, MexicoMiddleweight bout.
Loss11–1 Tyron Woodley Decision (split) UFC 183 January 31, 201535:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesCatchweight (180 lb) bout; Gastelum missed weight.
Win11–0 Jake Ellenberger Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 180 November 15, 201414:46 Mexico City, MexicoPerformance of the Night.
Win10–0 Nico Musoke Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Stephens June 28, 201435:00 San Antonio, Texas, United StatesCatchweight (172.75 lb) bout; Gastelum missed weight.
Win9–0 Rick Story Decision (split) UFC 171 March 15, 201435:00 Dallas, Texas, United States
Win8–0 Brian Melancon Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Condit vs. Kampmann 2 August 28, 201312:26 Indianapolis, Indiana, United StatesWelterweight debut.
Win7–0 Uriah Hall Decision (split) The Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen Finale April 13, 201335:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesWon The Ultimate Fighter 17 Middleweight Tournament.
Win6–0Mike AshfordTKO (punches)Rage in the Cage 161July 20, 201211:57 Chandler, Arizona, United States
Win5–0Bill SmallwoodSubmission (rear-naked choke)RUF MMA: Cage Rage on the River 2July 7, 201210:56 Parker, Arizona, United States
Win4–0Mike GentileTKO (punches)Desert Rage Full Contact Fighting 10October 22, 201122:32 Yuma, Arizona, United States
Win3–0Yair MoguelSubmission (kimura)Latin American Warriors 1: HeatwaveJuly 16, 201132:26 Mexicali, Mexico
Win2–0Jose SanchezTKO (submission to punches)Latin American Fighter 1: Border WarsDecember 11, 201021:38 Mexicali, Mexico
Win1–0Luis MaganaSubmission (armbar)WCF 1March 28, 20091N/A Mexicali, Mexico

[106]

Mixed martial arts exhibition record

Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win4–0 Josh Samman Submission (rear-naked choke) The Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen April 9, 2013 (air date)14:03 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States The Ultimate Fighter 17 semi-final.
Win3–0Collin HartTKO (punches)March 26, 2013 (air date)10:33 The Ultimate Fighter 17 quarter-final.
Win2–0 Bubba McDaniel Submission (rear-naked choke)February 17, 2013 (air date)22:39 The Ultimate Fighter 17 elimination round.
Win1–0Kito AndrewsDecision (unanimous)January 22, 2013 (air date)25:00 The Ultimate Fighter 17 preliminary round.

[107]

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