Learn more about Kelvin Gastelum's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.
Fighter Facts
- Team Sonnen member on TUF 17
- Pro since 2010
- Seven wins by KO, four by submission (4 RNC)
- Six first round finishes
- Has 5-5, 1 NC record in last 11 bouts
UFC History
UFC Fight Night (4/17/21) Gastelum lost a five round unanimous decision to Robert Whittaker
UFC 258 (2/13/21) Gastelum won a three round unanimous decision over Ian Heinisch
UFC Fight Night (7/19/20) Gastelum was submitted by Jack Hermansson via heel hook at 1:18 of the first round
UFC 244 (11/2/19) Gastelum lost a three-round split decision to Darren Till
UFC 236 (4/13/19) Gastelum lost a five-round unanimous decision to Israel Adesanya in a bout for the interim UFC middleweight title
UFC 224 (5/12/18) Gastelum won a three-round split decision over Ronaldo Souza
UFC Fight Night (11/25/17) Gastelum knocked out Michael Bisping at 2:30 of the first round
UFC on FOX (7/22/17) Gastelum was submitted by Chris Weidman via arm triangle choke at 3:45 of the third round
UFC Fight Night (3/11/17) Gastelum’s first round TKO of Vitor Belfort was overturned to a no contest after Gastelum failed a post-fight drug test
UFC 206 (12/10/16) Gastelum stopped Tim Kennedy via strikes at 2:45 of the third round
UFC 200 (7/9/16) Gastelum won a three round unanimous decision over Johny Hendricks
TUF LATAM 2 Finale (11/21/15) Gastelum lost a five round split decision to Neil Magny
UFC 188 (6/13/15) Gastelum stopped Nate Marquardt (corner stoppage) at 5:00 of the second round
UFC 183 (1/31/15) Gastelum lost a three round split decision to Tyron Woodley
UFC 180 (11/15/14) Gastelum submitted Jake Ellenberger via rear naked choke at 4:46 of the first round
UFC Fight Night (6/28/14) Gastelum won a three round unanimous decision over Nico Musoke
UFC 171 (3/15/14) Gastelum won a three round split decision over Rick Story
UFC Fight Night (8/28/13) Gastelum submitted Brian Melancon via rear naked choke at 2:26 of the first round
TUF 17 Finale (4/13/13) Gastelum won a three round split decision over Uriah Hall to win the TUF 17 season title
The Ultimate Fighter, Season 17
On episode 12 (Semifinals), Gastelum submitted Josh Samman via rear naked choke at 4:02 of the first round
On episode 10 (Quarterfinals), Gastelum stopped Collin Hart via strikes at :33 of the first round
On episode five, Gastelum submitted Bubba McDaniel via rear naked choke at 2:38 of the second round
On episode one, Gastelum decisioned Kito Andrews
Q&A
TRAINING: Everyday is something new. Monday, Wednesday, Friday I'm always at Kings. My other days are strength and conditioning followed by jiu-jitsu in the evening.
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started fighting professionally in December of 2010 because I came back from college and had the fire to compete in MMA
What ranks and titles have you held? TUF 17 winner, State champion wrestler, TUF LATAM 2 coach
Do you have any heroes? Jesus Christ
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means that I never gave up and I made my dream come true. And anybody that puts the work in can achieve anything they want in the world.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I went to North Idaho College for one year
What was your job before you started fighting? Bail Bondsman.
Ranks in any martial arts styles: 10th planet jiu-jitsu purple belt
Favorite grappling technique: RNC
Favorite striking technique: The one that knocks people out
