Kelvin Gastelum is looking to turn his fortunes around with his next fight in the UFC.
The Mexican-American won The Ultimate Fighter 7 and has gone on to forge a decent career in the UFC.
Kelvin Gastelum has had one title fight in his career, a loss to Israel Adesanya, and is looking to bounce back from a bad run of form at UFC 316.
Here is everything you need to know about Kelvin Gastelum.
How old is Kelvin Gastelum?
Kelvin Gastelum was born on October 24, 1991, making him 33 years old as of May 2025.
Kelvin Gastelum’s height, weight, and reach
Gastelum stands at 5 feet 9 inches, the equivalent of 175 cm. He currently fights in the UFC Middleweight division, which has a weight limit of 185 lbs. He last weighed in at 184.5 lbs.
He also has a reach of 71.5 inches (182 cm).
Who is Kelvin Gastelum’s coach?
Gastelum’s primary coach is Santino DeFranco, although he has also worked with Rafael Cordeiro in the past.
Kelvin Gastelum’s Instagram and X/Twitter
Gastelum has amassed nearly 500,000 followers on Instagram, posting mainly promotional posts and training clips. His handle is kgastelum.
Meanwhile, on X (formerly known as Twitter), Gastelum has gained over 165,000 followers. Here, he posts more candid and less pre-planned content, including communicating with his fans. His handle is KelvinGastelum.
Kelvin Gastelum’s MMA record
| Record (W-L-D) | (T)KO |
| 20-9-0 | 6-0 |
Kelvin Gastelum’s MMA stats
| Significant Strikes Landed per Minute | 3.74 |
| Significant Striking Accuracy | 42% |
| Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute | 3.48 |
| Significant Strike Defense (the % of opponents’ strikes that did not land) | 58% |
| Average Takedowns Landed per 15 minutes | 1.10 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 35% |
| Takedown Defense (the % of opponents’ TD attempts that did not land) | 59% |
| Average Submissions Attempted per 15 minutes | 0.10 |
Kelvin Gastelum’s net worth
While accurate estimates are difficult to come by, Gastelum’s net worth is estimated to be between $1.5 and $3 million. This money was earned through his UFC fights as well as sponsorship deals and other endorsements.
Kelvin Gastelum’s next fight
Gastelum’s next fight will be at UFC 316 when he takes on Joe Pyfer in an undercard fight.
The bout was meant to take place in March, but Pyfer pulled out at the last minute due to illness, postponing the clash.
Now he is back to his best, Pyfer will be hoping to earn a big victory against a tough opponent.
Kelvin Gastelum vs Sean Brady
Sean Brady almost snapped Gastelum’s arm when the pair faced off at UFC Austin back in 2023.
Gastelum was taken down easily in the first round as Brady mounted his back and wrapped his legs around his fellow American’s waist.
However, he managed to escape and made it through to the second and third rounds.
This is where Brady almost broke Gastelum’s arm by locking in the Kimura lock, winning the fight by submission in the third round.