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 top 10 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 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Kelvin Gastelum defeats Rick Story
On March 15, 2014 Kelvin Gastelum faced Rick Story in a welterweight bout. Gastelum was 22 years old with a record of 8-0, and Story was 29 with a record of 16-7. Gastelum was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak and Story was coming off a win. Gastelum won via split decision.
8. 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.
9. Kelvin Gastelum submits Brian Melancon
On August 28, 2013 Kelvin Gastelum faced Brian Melancon in a welterweight bout. Gastelum was 21 years old with a record of 7-0, and Melancon was 31 with a record of 7-2. Gastelum was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak and Melancon was on a 2-fight winning streak. Gastelum submitted Brian Melancon via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
10. Kelvin Gastelum defeats Ian Heinisch
On February 13, 2021 Kelvin Gastelum faced Ian Heinisch in a middleweight bout. Gastelum was 29 years old with a record of 16-6, and Heinisch was 32 with a record of 14-3. Gastelum was on a 3-fight losing streak, while Heinisch was coming off a win. Gastelum won via unanimous decision.