- Kelvin Gastelum was the former UFC interim middleweight title challenger.
- Gastelum holds an MMA record of 20 wins and nine losses.
- Gastelum will face Joe Pyfer on June 7 at UFC 316 in Newark, New Jersey.
The Ultimate Fighter 17 winner, Kelvin Gastelum, has become a household contender in the UFC because of his elite striking and grappling skills inside the octagon.
He even became a former UFC interim middleweight title challenger in 2019, but he lost by unanimous decision to Israel Adesanya.
Now, he’s looking to make another run toward the coveted belt, and his UFC odds will be available at the BetMGM online sportsbook when he returns to action. Find out his next fight details and stats inside the octagon below.
When Is Kelvin Gastelum’s Next Fight?
Gastelum will face Joe Pyfer on June 7 as part of the UFC 316 PPV card, which will take place inside the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
Kelvin Gastelum’s MMA Record and Statistics
- MMA record: 20-9
- Wins by TKO/KO: 6
- Wins by decision: 8
- Striking accuracy: 42%
- Significant strikes landed per minute: 3.74
- Significant strikes absorbed: 3.48
- Takedown average per 15 minutes: 1.10
- Submission average per 15 minutes: 0.10
- Significant strikes defense: 58%
- Takedown defense: 59%
- Knockdown average: 0.43
- Average fight time: 13:37
Kelvin Gastelum’s Notable Wins
Gastelum holds a win over the likes of Jake Ellenberger, Nate Marquardt, Johnny Hendricks, Tim Kennedy, Chris Weidman, Michael Bisping, Jacare Souza, Ian Heinisch, Chris Curtis, and Daniel Rodriguez.
Kelvin Gastelum’s UFC Earnings
Gastelum has accumulated $2 million in fight purse throughout his career inside the octagon.
The biggest single-fight payout he received was when he fought Curtis in April 2023 at UFC 287 and bagged $431,000.
Kelvin Gastelum’s Team and Corner
Gastelum trains with Fight Ready in Arizona with coaches Santino Defranco, Kyle Estrada, Eddie Cha, and Angel Cejudo.
Other UFC fighters who are teammates with Gastelum are Henry Cejudo, Tracy Cortez, and Amir Albazi.
