Kelvin Gastelum is one of the top welterweight contenders who has been competing in the welterweight division. Gastelum has also fought in the middleweight division. His middleweight debut came against Uriah Hall at Dana White’s Contender Series: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen on April 13, 2013. Gastelum picked up a win by defeating his rival, Uriah Hall by unanimous decision.
Kelvin Gastelum then made his debut in the welterweight division in his promotional debut in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He faced Brian Melancon at UFC Fight Night: Condit vs. Kampmann 2 on August 28, 2013, in a welterweight bout. Gastelum finished the match via a first-round finish by tapping Melancon out in the first round. He got an opportunity at the interim middleweight title against Israel Adesanya at UFC 236. The duo fought throughout the five rounds of the fight and Adesanya was adjudged the winner by unanimous decision.
Kelvin Gastelum is now braced up to lock horns with Daniel Rodriguez on June 22, 2024, at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He has a professional record of 17 wins, 9 losses, and 1 no-contest to his credit. All of his 9 professional losses in mixed martial arts have come in the UFC.
Kelvin Gastelum Lookalike
Kelvin Gastelum shares an unbelievable semblance with fellow UFC lightweight competitor Nasrat Haqparast. Ever since Haqparast made his debut in the UFC, he has been dubbed as the “Mini Kelvin Gastelum.” As of June 2024, Nasrat Haqparast has amassed a professional mixed martial arts record of 16 wins, and 5 losses and is on a three-fight winning streak.
Kelvin Gastelum Nationality
Kelvin Gastelum is an American national with Mexican heritage. He was born on October 24, 1991, in San Jose, California, USA in a family which traces its roots back to Mexico. Kelvin Gastelum briefly lived in Obregon, Sonora during his childhood.
Kelvin Gastelum Height
Kelvin Gastelum stands at 5 feet and 9 inches tall. He has a reach of 71 ½ inches and fights with a southpaw stance. Kelvin Gastelum fights out of Yuma, Arizona, USA.
*Last updated on June 18, 2024.
FAQs
A. Kelvin Gastelum shares a striking resemblance with fellow UFC fighter Nasrat Haqparast.
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