Middleweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Kelvin Gastelum
21-10
1 Win Streak
Age
33
Height
5'9"
Weight
185 lbs
Reach
71.5"
Avg Fight Time
13:43
Gym
Yuma United/Kings MMA
UFC Record
14-10-1(25 bouts)
Wins By
3 KO 2 Sub 9 Dec
Losses By
0 KO 3 Sub 7 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 3R2 1R3 10
Last 5
WDWLW
Finish Rate
57%
Bonuses
7
Style
Boxing
Location
San Jose, United States
Last Fight2025-09-13
DS
W - Dustin Stoltzfus
Decision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Opponent Last Bout
L - Kelvin GastelumKO/TKOR1 4:28· Punch to Head In Clinch
Fight History
WIN
DS
vs Dustin Stoltzfus
UFC Fight Night: Lopes vs. Silva· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
NC
VB
vs Vitor Belfort
UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Gastelum· 2025-09-27
Overturned
Failed Drug Test by Gastelum
R1 3:52
OverturnedFailed Drug Test by Gastelum·R1 3:52
WIN
DR
vs Daniel Rodriguez
UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Aliskerov· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
NM
vs Neil Magny
UFC Fight Night: Magny vs Gastelum· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R5 5:00
Decision - Split·R5 5:00
WIN
BM
vs Brian Melancon
UFC Fight Night: Condit vs Kampmann 2· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 2:26
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 2:26
LOSS
SB
vs Sean Brady
UFC Fight Night: Dariush vs. Tsarukyan· 2025-09-27
Submission
Kimura From Side Control
R3 1:43
SubmissionKimura From Side Control·R3 1:43
WIN
NM
vs Nicholas Musoke
UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs Stephens· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
JC
vs Jared Cannonier
UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Gastelum· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
LOSS
RW
vs Robert Whittaker
UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Gastelum· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
LOSS
JH
vs Jack Hermansson
UFC Fight Night: Figueiredo vs. Benavidez 2· 2025-09-27
Submission
Heel Hook From Bottom Guard
R1 1:18
SubmissionHeel Hook From Bottom Guard·R1 1:18
WIN
MB
vs Michael Bisping
UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Gastelum· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 2:30
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 2:30
LOSS
CW
vs Chris Weidman
UFC Fight Night: Weidman vs. Gastelum· 2025-09-27
Submission
Arm Triangle On Ground
R3 3:45
SubmissionArm Triangle On Ground·R3 3:45
LOSS
JP
vs Joe Pyfer
UFC 316: Dvalishvili vs. O'Malley 2· 2025-06-07
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
CC
vs Chris Curtis
UFC 287: Pereira vs. Adesanya 2· 2023-04-08
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
IH
vs Ian Heinisch
UFC 258: Usman vs. Burns· 2021-02-13
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
DT
vs Darren Till
UFC 244: Masvidal vs. Diaz· 2019-11-02
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
IA
vs Israel Adesanya
UFC 236: Holloway vs. Poirier 2· 2019-04-13
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
JS
vs Jacare Souza
UFC 224: Nunes vs. Pennington· 2018-05-12
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
TK
vs Tim Kennedy
UFC 206: Holloway vs. Pettis· 2016-12-10
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R3 2:45
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R3 2:45
WIN
JH
vs Johny Hendricks
UFC 200: Tate vs Nunes· 2016-07-09
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
NM
vs Nate Marquardt
UFC 188: Velasquez vs Werdum· 2015-06-13
KO/TKO
to Corner Stoppage
R2 5:00
KO/TKOto Corner Stoppage·R2 5:00
LOSS
TW
vs Tyron Woodley
UFC 183: Silva vs Diaz· 2015-01-31
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
JE
vs Jake Ellenberger
UFC 180: Werdum vs Hunt· 2014-11-15
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 4:46
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 4:46
WIN
RS
vs Rick Story
UFC 171: Hendricks vs Lawler· 2014-03-15
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
UH
vs Uriah Hall
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen Finale
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Outside Fighter
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.7/min
Grappling
1.01 TD
Defense
57%
⚖️Kelvin adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
30 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Leg Kicks
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level
73%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Jabs
53%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Knees
47%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
43%
🤼Clinch
Elbows
33%
⭐Other
Counters
27%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
5× detected
Clinch → Takedown
5× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (73%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Mixed arsenal: Primary technique (Leg Kicks) and secondary (Jabs) complement each other well.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (126%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 249% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
3
60% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
2
40% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (3 techniques)
Punch to Head At Distance
#11
33% of KOs
Punches to Head At Distance
#21
33% of KOs
to
Corner Stoppage
#31
33% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 2 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#12
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚔️ Balanced finisher: 60% KO/TKO, 40% submissions. Equally lethal on feet and ground.
- 🎯💥 KO arsenal: Punch to Head At Distance leads with 1 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
- 🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Rear Naked Choke (2x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Threat across all ranges. Can finish standing or on ground - all-around dangerous.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (4/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (57%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (115% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
42%
Below Avg
0%100%
Striking Defense
57%
Above Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
40% acc85%
Clinch
64% acc9%
Ground
63% acc6%
Striking Differential+0.14/min
3.67 landed/min3.53 absorbed/min
3.67
Landed/Min
3.53
Absorbed/Min
0.44
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed1260
Sig. Strikes Attempted2975
Key Insights
Kelvin is a distance-first striker, with 85% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 65% targeting the head.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 85% of output at range with 40% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
34%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
60%
Above Avg
0%100%
TD Success Rate
13%
Landed
9
Defended
58
Total
67
1.01
TD / 15min
0.09
Sub / 15min
9
TD Landed
67
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
23
Landed
67
Attempted
34%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
2 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
100%
R2
0%
R3
0%
Key Insights
6 career submission wins.
Lower TD accuracy (34%).
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
1,260
1.10
Ratio
Absorbed
1,146
Chin Rating
AverageKD Exchange
10/8
KD Recovery
25%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
27.3
Moderate
Strikes/Min
4.3
Standing %
87%
R3 vs R1 Output
115%
Key Insights
⚠️ Struggles after knockdowns - only 25% win rate when dropped.
⚙️ High engagement score (27.3) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 25 fights
R1 Control
0:37
R2 Control
0:35
R3 Control
0:33
R1 to Final
+14%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+4.5pp
Body
+4.3pp
Leg
-8.8pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-7.1pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Championship Rounds
Based on 4 five-round fights
Rounds 1-3 Avg
17.8
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
14.8
sig strikes / round
Output Change
83%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Slight Fade
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
3053
ChampionshipCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
1
/ 6
17% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights