Israel Adesanya vs Kelvin Gastelum
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They have met once
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Israel Adesanya vs Kelvin Gastelum: Matchup Breakdown
Israel Adesanya is 13-6 in the Middleweight division with a 68.4% win rate. Kelvin Gastelum is 14-11 (1 NC) at Middleweight, winning 53.8% of the time. Both are listed as active.
They have met 1 time. Israel Adesanya leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC 236: Holloway vs. Poirier 2 on Apr 13, 2019, won by Israel Adesanya by Decision - Unanimous in round 5.
Israel Adesanya holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,061 to 884. Career peaks are 1,429 for Israel Adesanya and 1,157 for Kelvin Gastelum. Israel Adesanya has 5 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins from 13 victories, a 38.5% finish rate. Kelvin Gastelum has 3 KO/TKO and 2 submission wins, finishing 35.7% of the time.
Israel Adesanya stands 6' 4" with a reach of 80" and fights switch. Kelvin Gastelum is 5' 9" with a reach of 71", southpaw. That is a 9-inch reach advantage for Israel Adesanya. Israel Adesanya is 37, Kelvin Gastelum is 35.
Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Israel Adesanya has landed 1,313 significant strikes at 48.4% accuracy with 1 takedown and 10:15 of control time. Kelvin Gastelum has landed 1,269 at 42.4% with 24 takedowns and 47:15 of control.
Israel Adesanya has 11 title fights (7 won) against 0 (0 won) for Kelvin Gastelum. They share 3 common opponents: Joe Pyfer, Jared Cannonier, Robert Whittaker.
Have Israel Adesanya and Kelvin Gastelum fought before?
Yes. Israel Adesanya and Kelvin Gastelum have fought once in the UFC. Israel Adesanya won by unanimous decision at UFC 236: Holloway vs. Poirier 2 on April 13, 2019.
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Who has more UFC wins, Israel Adesanya or Kelvin Gastelum?
Kelvin Gastelum has more UFC wins: 14 to 13. Israel Adesanya's UFC record is 13-6; Kelvin Gastelum's is 14-11 (1 NC).
KO/TKO wins: Israel Adesanya 5, Kelvin Gastelum 3. Submission wins: Israel Adesanya 0, Kelvin Gastelum 2.
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Who is taller, Israel Adesanya or Kelvin Gastelum?
Israel Adesanya is taller at 6'4", to Kelvin Gastelum's 5'9" (7 inches). Israel Adesanya has the longer reach: 80 inches to 71.
From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.