Best fights of Kelvin Gastelum
Over 17 years as a professional, Kelvin Gastelum has compiled a 20-11 (11) record, including two title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Kelvin Gastelum KOs Nate Marquardt
On June 13, 2015 Kelvin Gastelum faced Nate Marquardt in a middleweight bout. Gastelum was 23 years old with a record of 11-1, and Marquardt was 36 with a record of 33-14-2. Both Gastelum and Marquardt were coming off a loss. Gastelum stopped Nate Marquardt via TKO in the 2nd round.
2. Kelvin Gastelum KOs Michael Bisping
On November 25, 2017 Kelvin Gastelum faced Michael Bisping in a middleweight bout. Gastelum was 26 years old with a record of 14-3, and Bisping was 38 with a record of 30-8. Both Gastelum and Bisping were coming off a loss. Gastelum stopped Michael Bisping via KO in the 1st round.
3. Kelvin Gastelum defeats Johny Hendricks
On July 9, 2016 Kelvin Gastelum faced Johny Hendricks in a welterweight bout. Gastelum was 24 years old with a record of 12-2, and Hendricks was 32 with a record of 17-4. Both Gastelum and Hendricks were coming off a loss. Gastelum won via unanimous decision.
4. Kelvin Gastelum submits Jake Ellenberger
On November 15, 2014 Kelvin Gastelum faced Jake Ellenberger in a middleweight bout. Gastelum was 23 years old with a record of 10-0, and Ellenberger was 29 with a record of 29-8. Gastelum was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak, while Ellenberger was on a 2-fight losing streak. Gastelum submitted Jake Ellenberger via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
5. Kelvin Gastelum defeats Ronaldo Souza
On May 12, 2018 Kelvin Gastelum faced Ronaldo Souza in a middleweight bout. Gastelum was 26 years old with a record of 15-3, and Souza was 38 with a record of 25-5. Both Gastelum and Souza were coming off a win. Gastelum won via split decision.
6. Kelvin Gastelum loses to Tyron Woodley via split decision
On January 31, 2015 Kelvin Gastelum faced Tyron Woodley in a welterweight bout. Gastelum was 23 years old with a record of 11-0, and Woodley was 32 with a record of 14-3. Gastelum was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak and Woodley was coming off a win. Gastelum lost via split decision. Went the distance with Woodley.
7. Kelvin Gastelum defeats Chris Curtis
On April 8, 2023 Kelvin Gastelum faced Chris Curtis in a middleweight bout. Gastelum was 31 years old with a record of 17-8, and Curtis was 35 with a record of 30-9. Gastelum was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Curtis was coming off a win. Gastelum won via unanimous decision.