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Kelvin Gastelum Record, stats and next fight

20-11-0 (W-L-D) · 1 NC

6Wins by knockout
5Wins by submission
6First round finishes
Kelvin Gastelum
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Stats and record

32Pro fights
55%Finish rate
26UFC fights
1Title fights
7Performance bonuses
1Losing streak

Wins by method

KO / TKO6 (30 %)
Submission5 (25 %)
Decision9 (45 %)

Losses by method

KO / TKO0 (0 %)
Submission4 (36 %)
Decision7 (64 %)

Profile

Age
34 years
Born
October 24, 1991
Birthplace
San Jose, California, U.S.
Height
5'9" (175 cm)
Weight
185 lbs (84 kg)
Reach
72" (182 cm)
Stance
Southpaw
Division
Middleweight
Fighting out of
Yuma, Arizona, U.S.
Team
Kings MMA Yuma United MMA
UFC debut
April 13, 2013

Fight history

  1. Loss

    vs Vicente Luque

    UFC 327 · Apr 11, 2026 · Miami, Florida, United States

    Method
    Submission (anaconda choke)
    Round
    1
    Time
    4:08
  2. Win

    vs Dustin Stoltzfus

    UFC Fight Night: Lopes vs. Silva · Sep 13, 2025 · San Antonio, Texas, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  3. Loss

    vs Joe Pyfer

    UFC 316 · Jun 7, 2025 · Newark, New Jersey, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  4. Win

    vs Daniel Rodriguez

    UFC on ABC: Whittaker vs. Aliskerov · Jun 22, 2024 · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  5. Loss

    vs Sean Brady

    UFC on ESPN: Dariush vs. Tsarukyan · Dec 2, 2023 · Austin, Texas, United States

    Method
    Submission (kimura)
    Round
    3
    Time
    1:43
  6. Win

    vs Chris Curtis Bonus

    UFC 287 · Apr 8, 2023 · Miami, Florida, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  7. Loss

    vs Jared Cannonier

    UFC on ESPN: Cannonier vs. Gastelum · Aug 21, 2021 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    5
    Time
    5:00
  8. Loss

    vs Robert Whittaker Bonus

    UFC on ESPN: Whittaker vs. Gastelum · Apr 17, 2021 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    5
    Time
    5:00
Show 24 earlier fights
  1. Win

    vs Ian Heinisch

    UFC 258 · Feb 13, 2021 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  2. Loss

    vs Jack Hermansson

    UFC Fight Night: Figueiredo vs. Benavidez 2 · Jul 19, 2020 · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

    Method
    Submission (heel hook)
    Round
    1
    Time
    1:18
  3. Loss

    vs Darren Till

    UFC 244 · Nov 2, 2019 · New York City, New York, United States

    Method
    Decision (split)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  4. Loss

    vs Israel Adesanya Title Bonus

    UFC 236 · Apr 13, 2019 · Atlanta, Georgia, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    5
    Time
    5:00
  5. Win

    vs Ronaldo Souza Bonus

    UFC 224 · May 12, 2018 · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Method
    Decision (split)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  6. Win

    vs Michael Bisping Bonus

    UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Gastelum · Nov 25, 2017 · Shanghai, China

    Method
    KO (punch)
    Round
    1
    Time
    2:30
  7. Loss

    vs Chris Weidman

    UFC on Fox: Weidman vs. Gastelum · Jul 22, 2017 · Uniondale, New York, United States

    Method
    Submission (arm-triangle choke)
    Round
    3
    Time
    3:45
  8. No contest

    vs Vitor Belfort

    UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Gastelum · Mar 11, 2017 · Fortaleza, Brazil

    Method
    NC (overturned)
    Round
    1
    Time
    3:52
  9. Win

    vs Tim Kennedy

    UFC 206 · Dec 10, 2016 · Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    3
    Time
    2:45
  10. Win

    vs Johny Hendricks

    UFC 200 · Jul 9, 2016 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  11. Loss

    vs Neil Magny Bonus

    The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 2 Finale: Magny vs. Gastelum · Nov 21, 2015 · Monterrey, Mexico

    Method
    Decision (split)
    Round
    5
    Time
    5:00
  12. Win

    vs Nate Marquardt

    UFC 188 · Jun 13, 2015 · Mexico City, Mexico

    Method
    TKO (corner stoppage)
    Round
    2
    Time
    5:00
  13. Loss

    vs Tyron Woodley

    UFC 183 · Jan 31, 2015 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Decision (split)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  14. Win

    vs Jake Ellenberger Bonus

    UFC 180 · Nov 15, 2014 · Mexico City, Mexico

    Method
    Submission (rear-naked choke)
    Round
    1
    Time
    4:46
  15. Win

    vs Nico Musoke

    UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Stephens · Jun 28, 2014 · San Antonio, Texas, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  16. Win

    vs Rick Story

    UFC 171 · Mar 15, 2014 · Dallas, Texas, United States

    Method
    Decision (split)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  17. Win

    vs Brian Melancon

    UFC Fight Night: Condit vs. Kampmann 2 · Aug 28, 2013 · Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

    Method
    Submission (rear-naked choke)
    Round
    1
    Time
    2:26
  18. Win

    vs Uriah Hall

    The Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen Finale · Apr 13, 2013 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Decision (split)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  19. Win

    vs Mike Ashford

    Rage in the Cage 161 · Jul 20, 2012 · Chandler, Arizona, United States

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    1:57
  20. Win

    vs Bill Smallwood

    RUF MMA: Cage Rage on the River 2 · Jul 7, 2012 · Parker, Arizona, United States

    Method
    Submission (rear-naked choke)
    Round
    1
    Time
    0:56
  21. Win

    vs Mike Gentile

    Desert Rage Full Contact Fighting 10 · Oct 22, 2011 · Yuma, Arizona, United States

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    2
    Time
    2:32
  22. Win

    vs Yair Moguel

    Latin American Warriors 1: Heatwave · Jul 16, 2011 · Mexicali, Mexico

    Method
    Submission (kimura)
    Round
    3
    Time
    2:26
  23. Win

    vs Jose Sanchez

    Latin American Fighter 1: Border Wars · Dec 11, 2010 · Mexicali, Mexico

    Method
    TKO (submission to punches)
    Round
    2
    Time
    1:38
  24. Win

    vs Luis Magana

    Warrior CF 1 · Mar 28, 2009 · Mexicali, Mexico

    Method
    Submission (armbar)
    Round
    1
    Time
    N/A

Analysis

Kelvin Gastelum is a UFC middleweight from the United States.

His professional record stands at 20 wins, 11 losses and 1 no contest. Of those wins, 6 came by KO or TKO, 5 by submission and 9 on the scorecards, a 55% finish rate.

He made his promotional debut on April 13, 2013 at The Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen Finale against Uriah Hall (win). He has since gone 14-11 in 26 UFC bouts.

In his most recent fight, on April 11, 2026 at UFC 327, he lost to Vicente Luque by submission (anaconda choke) in the first round.

His career includes 1 title fight and 7 performance bonuses.

He stands 175 cm, has a 182 cm reach and fights out of a southpaw stance.

He trains at Kings MMA Yuma United MMA out of Yuma, Arizona, U.S..

Data updated on September 28, 2026. Record and measurements cross-checked against official results and Wikipedia. Text written by the MMA Official editorial team.

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