Kelvin Gastelum

Nobody hands you anything at middleweight. Kelvin Gastelum has built a 21-11 record the hard way, one fight at a time since leaving the United States's regional scene.

A balanced operator — 6 wins by KO, 6 by submission, 9 on the scorecards. No single weapon to game-plan around, which is exactly the problem. Add the southpaw stance, and the puzzle gets harder still.

He's coming off a loss to Vicente Luque. Careers aren't defined by the fall, though; they're defined by the rebound.

Next up: Yousri Belgaroui at Noche UFC on September 13, 2026. Circle the date.