Kelvin Gastelum

Kelvin Gastelum
Born (1991-10-24) October 24, 1991[1]
San Jose, California, United States
Nationality American
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[2]
Weight 220 lb (100 kg; 16 st)
Division Heavyweight (2013–2016)
Middleweight (2010–2013, 2015, 2016-present)
Super Heavyweight (2016-present)
Reach 71.0 in (180 cm)[3]
Style Wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Boxing, 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu, Overweight
Stance Southpaw
Fighting out of Yuma, Arizona, United States
Team Yuma United Mixed Martial Arts
Rank Purple belt in 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu[4]under Eddie Bravo[5]
Years active 2010–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 14
Wins 12
By knockout 4
By submission 4
By decision 4
Losses 2
By decision 2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Kelvin Gastelum (born October 24, 1991) is an American professional mixed martial artist who is currently signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He was the winner of The Ultimate Fighter 17. Gastelum is currently competing as a middleweight and, as of July 15, 2016, he is ranked #6 in the UFC official welterweight rankings.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Gastelum was a state championship wrestler at Cibola High School in Yuma, AZ and attended North Idaho College for a year before deciding to turn pro. He formerly worked as a bail bondsman before later quitting and training full-time.

He made his professional MMA debut on December 11, 2010. He won via submission due to punches in the second round.

Following his debut, Gastelum amassed an undefeated record of 5–0. He had finished every opponent he had faced with 2 TKOs and 3 submissions on his record.

The Ultimate Fighter

In January 2013, it was announced that Gastelum was selected for The Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen.[6] To get into the TUF house, Gastelum defeated Kito Andrews by decision. During the choosing of teams, he was picked last by Chael Sonnen for Team Sonnen.

Gastelum's next fight in the house was against Bubba McDaniel. Just before his fight, Chael Sonnen received a call from UFC women's bantamweight champ Ronda Rousey, who wished Gastelum good luck in his fight and said that if he won that she would come down to the TUF gym and teach a session.[7] He won in the second round via rear naked choke submission.[8]

In the quarterfinals, Gastelum would take on Collin Hart. He won the fight via first round knockout.[9]

In the semifinals, Gastelum would face Josh Samman, the heavily favored No. 2 pick of Team Jones. He won via first round rear naked choke, thus securing his place in the finals.[10]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

With his successful 4–0 run on the show, Gastelum faced teammate Uriah Hall in the finals at the The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale.[11] Despite being a significant underdog, Gastelum won the fight via split decision. Gastelum appeared on "The MMA Hour" with Ariel Helwani and stated his intention to drop to Welterweight, citing and complementing a strength disadvantage he felt against Hall.[12]

Gastelum was expected to face Paulo Thiago on August 28, 2013 at UFC Fight Night 27.[13] However, Thiago pulled out of the bout citing a knee injury and was replaced by Brian Melancon.[14] Gastelum finished Melancon via rear naked choke in the first round.

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.[15]

Gastelum faced Rick Story on March 15, 2014 at UFC 171, a fight that he had specifically asked for.[16] He won the back-and-forth fight via split decision.

Gastelum faced Nico Musoke on June 28, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 44.He won the fight via unanimous decision[17] Gastelum missed weight by one and three-quarter pounds and forfeited 20% of his fight purse to Musoke.[18] He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Gastelum next fought Jake Ellenberger on November 15, 2014 at UFC 180 as the co-main event.[19] He won the fight in the first round via rear-naked choke.[20] The win also earned Gastelum his first Performance of the Night bonus award.[21]

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.[22] 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.[23]

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.[24]

In his return to Middleweight, Gastelum faced Nate Marquardt at UFC 188 on June 13, 2015.[25] He won the fight via TKO after Marquardt's corner stopped the fight between the second and third round.[26]

Gastelum was expected to face Matt Brown in a welterweight bout on November 21, 2015 at The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 2 Finale.[27] However, Brown withdrew from the fight due to an ankle injury suffered in training.[28] He was replaced by Neil Magny.[29] Despite rallying in the last two rounds, Gastelum lost the fight by split decision.[30] Their performance earned both pariticipants Fight of the Night honors.[31]

Gastelum was scheduled to face Kyle Noke on January 2, 2016 at UFC 195,[32] However on December 22, Gastelum was pulled out due to a wrist injury and was replaced by promotional newcomer Alex Morono.[33]

Gastelum next faced Johny Hendricks on July 9, 2016 at UFC 200.[34] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[35]

Gastelum was expected to face Donald Cerrone on November 12, 2016 at UFC 205.[36] However on the day of the weigh-ins, Gastelum did not make an attempt to formally weigh in as he was well over the 171 lbs limit for the fight and the bout was scrapped.[37] This makes it the fourth time Gastelum has not made the 170lb weight limit, prompting UFC President Dana White to say that he will "never let him fight at 170 again".[38]

Gastelum was quickly rescheduled and is expected to face Tim Kennedy in a middleweight bout on December 10, 2016 at UFC 206.[39]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 12–2 Johny Hendricks Decision (unanimous) UFC 200 July 9, 2016 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Catchweight (171.25 lbs) bout; Hendricks missed weight.
Loss 11–2 Neil Magny Decision (split) The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 2 Finale: Magny vs. Gastelum November 21, 2015 5 5:00 Monterrey, Mexico Return to Welterweight. Fight of the Night.
Win 11–1 Nate Marquardt TKO (corner stoppage) UFC 188 June 13, 2015 2 5:00 Mexico City, Mexico Return to Middleweight.
Loss 10–1 Tyron Woodley Decision (split) UFC 183 January 31, 2015 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Catchweight (180 lbs) bout; Gastelum missed weight.
Win 10–0 Jake Ellenberger Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 180 November 15, 2014 1 4:46 Mexico City, Mexico Performance of the Night.
Win 9–0 Nico Musoke Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Stephens June 28, 2014 3 5:00 San Antonio, Texas, United States Catchweight (172.75 lbs) bout; Gastelum missed weight.
Win 8–0 Rick Story Decision (split) UFC 171 March 15, 2014 3 5:00 Dallas, Texas, United States
Win 7–0 Brian Melancon Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Condit vs. Kampmann 2 August 28, 2013 1 2:26 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States Welterweight debut.
Win 6–0 Uriah Hall Decision (split) The Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen Finale April 13, 2013 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Won The Ultimate Fighter 17 Middleweight tournament.
Win 5–0 Mike Ashford TKO (punches) Rage in the Cage 161 July 20, 2012 1 1:57 Chandler, Arizona, United States
Win 4–0 Bill Smallwood Submission (rear-naked choke) Cage Rage: On the River 2 July 7, 2012 1 0:56 Parker, Arizona, United States
Win 3–0 Mike Gentile TKO (punches) Desert Rage Full Contact Fighting 10 October 22, 2011 2 2:32 Yuma, Arizona, United States
Win 2–0 Yair Moguel TKO (punches) Latin American Warriors 1: Heatwave July 16, 2011 3 2:26 Mexicali, Mexico
Win 1–0 Jose Sanchez Submission (punches) Latin American Fighter 1: Border Wars December 11, 2010 2 1:38 Mexicali, Mexico

Mixed martial arts exhibition record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 4–0 Josh Samman Submission (rear-naked choke) The Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen April 9, 2013 1 4:03 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States TUF 17 semi-final
Win 3–0 Collin Hart TKO (punches) The Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen March 26, 2013 (air date) 1 0:33 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States TUF 17 quarter-final
Win 2–0 Bubba McDaniel Submission (rear-naked choke) The Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen February 17, 2013 (air date) 2 2:39 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States TUF 17 elimination round
Win 1–0 Kito Andrews Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen January 22, 2013 (air date) 2 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States TUF 17 preliminary round

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Kelvin Gastelum's profile". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-07-17.
  2. ↑ "Fight Card - UFC 188 Velasquez vs. Werdum". UFC.com. Retrieved June 14, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Kelvin Gastelum's Official Tapology Profile". tapology.com. Retrieved 2014-06-23.
  4. ↑ "Kelvin Gastelum - Official UFC Fighter Profile". UFC.com. Retrieved June 14, 2015.
  5. ↑ Brian Beaumont (January 15, 2013). "KELVIN GASTELUM PURPLE BELT". YouTube. Retrieved June 14, 2015.
  6. ↑ "The Ultimate Fighter 17 cast revealed". mmafighting.com. 2013-01-09.
  7. ↑ "Call from Ronda Rousey inspired Kelvin Gastelum in upset TUF 17 win". mmajunkie.com. 2013-02-20.
  8. ↑ "Episode no 5 recap The Ultimate Fighter 17 Team Jones vs Team Sonnen". mmajunkie.com. 2013-02-19.
  9. ↑ "Episode no 10 recap The Ultimate Fighter 17 Team Jones vs Team Sonnen". mmajunkie.com. 2013-03-26.
  10. ↑ "Episode no 12 recap The Ultimate fighter 17 Team Jones vs team Sonnen". mmajunkie.com. 2013-04-09.
  11. ↑ "TUF 17 finals set with Team Sonnen fighters Kelvin Gastelum vs Uriah Hall". mmajunkie.com. 2013-04-09.
  12. ↑ Staff (2013-04-17). "Kelvin Gastelum Planning to Move Down to Welterweight". 8angles.com. Retrieved 2013-04-17.
  13. ↑ Staff (2013-06-04). "Kelvin Gastelum vs. Paulo Thiago slated for UFC on FOX Sports 1 2 in Indy". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-06-04.
  14. ↑ Staff (2013-07-23). "Brian Melancon replaces Paulo Thiago, meets Kevin Gastelum at UFC Fight Night 27". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-07-23.
  15. ↑ Staff (2013-11-14). "Kelvin Gastelum out of UFC on FOX 9 Fight". bleacherreport.com. Retrieved 2013-11-14.
  16. ↑ "'TUF 17' winner Kelvin Gastelum recovering, wants Rick Story fight". mmajunkie.com. 2013-12-30.
  17. ↑ Staff (2014-04-09). "Kelvin Gastelum vs. Nico Musoke booked for UFC Fight Night in San Antonio". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-04-09.
  18. ↑ Staff (2014-06-28). "UFC Fight Night 44 weigh-in results: Headliners on weight, but Gastelum heavy". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-06-28.
  19. ↑ Mookie Alexander (2014-08-26). "Ellenberger vs. Gastelum among four fights confirmed for UFC 180". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 2014-08-26.
  20. ↑ Ben Fowlkes (2014-11-15). "UFC 180 results: Kelvin Gastelum stuns Jake Ellenberger with first-round choke". mmajunkie.com.
  21. ↑ Matt Erickson (2014-11-15). "UFC 180 bonuses: Werdum, Gastelum, Briones, Cannetti win $50,000". mmajunkie.com.
  22. ↑ Staff (2014-11-19). "Kelvin Gastelum vs. Tyron Woodley set for co-main of UFC 183 in Las Vegas". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-11-19.
  23. ↑ Doyle, Dave. "UFC 183 results: Tyron Woodley decisions Kelvin Gastelum; doesn't want his money". MMAFighting.com. Retrieved 3 February 2015.
  24. ↑ http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Report-Dana-White-Orders-Kelvin-Gastelum-John-Lineker-to-Change-Weight-Classes-81117
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  26. ↑ Brent Brookhouse (2015-06-13). "UFC 188 results: Coach shuts down Nate Marquardt in TKO win for Kelvin Gastelum". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-06-13.
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  34. ↑ Ariel Helwani (2016-03-29). "Johny Hendricks vs. Kelvin Gastelum in the works for UFC 200". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2016-03-29.
  35. ↑ Luke Thomas (2016-07-11). "UFC 200 results: Kelvin Gastelum decisions Johny Hendricks in three-round battle". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2016-07-11.
  36. ↑ Ariel Helwani (2016-09-14). "Donald Cerrone vs. Kelvin Gastelum in the works for UFC 205". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2016-09-14.
  37. ↑ Staff (2016-11-11). "Kelvin Gastelum announces UFC 205 fight with Donald Cerrone is off". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-11-11.
  38. ↑ "Dana White: Kelvin Gastelum will never again fight at 170". Retrieved 2016-11-11.
  39. ↑ Tristen Critchfield (2016-11-29). "Kelvin Gastelum free of suspension, will face Tim Kennedy at UFC 206". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2016-11-29.

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