Brian Melancon vs Kelvin Gastelum

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Key Stats

Brian MelanconvsKelvin Gastelum
2
Fights
26
1
Wins
14
1
Losses
11
0
No Contests
1
1
Finishes
5
1:40
Control Time
47:15

Striking Stats

Brian MelanconvsKelvin Gastelum
31
Sig. Strikes Landed
1,269
49.2%
Sig. Strike Acc.
42.4%
15.5
Sig. Str / Fight
48.8
1
Knockdowns
10
22
Head Strikes
824
5
Body Strikes
233
4
Leg Strikes
212

No leader is marked on a percentage: Brian Melancon has 2 recorded bouts. A rate needs at least 5 bouts to mean anything.

Grappling Stats

Brian MelanconvsKelvin Gastelum
1
Takedowns Landed
24
100.0%
Takedown Acc.
35.3%
0.5
TD / Fight
0.9
0
Sub. Attempts
2
0
Reversals
8

No leader is marked on a percentage: Brian Melancon has 2 recorded bouts. A rate needs at least 5 bouts to mean anything.

Tale of the Tape

MelanconvsGastelum
44 yrs
Age
34 yrs
5' 8"
Height
5' 9"
170 lbs.
Weight
185 lbs.
--
Reach
71"
Orthodox
Stance
Southpaw
989
ELO Rating
935
1,033
Peak ELO
1,180
50.0%
Win Rate
53.8%
100.0%
Finish Rate
35.7%
53
Days / Fight
189

ELO is MMA.SOCIAL’s own rating, calculated from UFC results. It is not a UFC ranking or record.

No leader is marked on a percentage: Brian Melancon has 2 recorded bouts. A rate needs at least 5 bouts to mean anything.

Career Snapshot

MelanconvsGastelum
Retired
Status
Active
0
Win Streak
0
1
Best Streak
5
WL
Last 5 (old → new)
LWLWL

Win Methods

MelanconvsGastelum
1 (100.0%)
KO/TKO
3 (21.4%)
0 (0.0%)
Submission
2 (14.3%)
0 (0.0%)
Decision
9 (64.3%)

Head-to-Head Record

Brian Melancon0
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Kelvin Gastelum1
Who Wins?

Brian Melancon vs Kelvin Gastelum: Matchup Breakdown

Brian Melancon is 1-1 in the Welterweight division with a 50.0% win rate. Kelvin Gastelum is 14-11 (1 NC) at Middleweight, winning 53.8% of the time. Brian Melancon is listed as retired. Kelvin Gastelum is listed as active.

They have met 1 time. Kelvin Gastelum leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC Fight Night: Condit vs Kampmann 2 on Aug 28, 2013, won by Kelvin Gastelum by Submission in round 1.

Brian Melancon holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 989 to 935. Career peaks are 1,033 for Brian Melancon and 1,180 for Kelvin Gastelum. Brian Melancon has 1 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins from 1 victories, a 100.0% finish rate. Kelvin Gastelum has 3 KO/TKO and 2 submission wins, finishing 35.7% of the time.

Brian Melancon stands 5' 8" with a reach of -- and fights orthodox. Kelvin Gastelum is 5' 9" with a reach of 71", southpaw. Brian Melancon is 44, Kelvin Gastelum is 34.

Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Brian Melancon has landed 31 significant strikes at 49.2% accuracy with 1 takedown and 1:40 of control time. Kelvin Gastelum has landed 1,269 at 42.4% with 24 takedowns and 47:15 of control.

They have no opponents in common.

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Have Brian Melancon and Kelvin Gastelum fought before?

Yes. Brian Melancon and Kelvin Gastelum have fought once in the UFC. Kelvin Gastelum won by submission at UFC Fight Night: Condit vs Kampmann 2 on August 28, 2013.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who has more UFC wins, Brian Melancon or Kelvin Gastelum?

Kelvin Gastelum has more UFC wins: 14 to 1. Brian Melancon's UFC record is 1-1; Kelvin Gastelum's is 14-11 (1 NC).

KO/TKO wins: Brian Melancon 1, Kelvin Gastelum 3. Submission wins: Brian Melancon 0, Kelvin Gastelum 2.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who is taller, Brian Melancon or Kelvin Gastelum?

Kelvin Gastelum is taller at 5'9", to Brian Melancon's 5'8" (1 inch).

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.