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Kelvin Gastelum vs Rick Story

Kelvin Gastelum is 21-11-0 (1 NC); Rick Story is 19-9-0. Rick Story is 8 years older than Kelvin Gastelum. They have met once: Kelvin Gastelum 1, Rick Story 0.

Kelvin Gastelum
United States
Kelvin Gastelum
21-11-0 (1 NC)
SUBUDUD
Met once
Rick Story
United States
Rick Story
“The Horror” · 19-9-0
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Style & credentials

Kelvin Gastelum
Folkstyle WrestlingBoxing
  • 2018Black belt · BJJBrian Beaumont (10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Yuma)
  • 2013Champion · Tuf 17middleweight
  • 2009Champion · State HSyouth
  • —North Idaho CollegeWrestling (NJCAA) · c. 2009-2010 (one year)
Camp · Fight Ready MMA & Fitness · Scottsdale, Arizona, US
Rick Story
Folkstyle Wrestling
  • 2006Runner-up · NAIA184 lb
  • 2006All-American · NAIA184 lb
  • —Southern Oregon UniversityWrestling Folkstyle · 2004-2006
  • —Bethel High SchoolWrestling Folkstyle

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

64%
Head
52%
19%
Body
35%
17%
Leg
14%

Time in position

Where their significant strikes are thrown

Kelvin Gastelumlast 25 fights
86%9%
Rick Storylast 22 fights
59%22%19%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Kelvin Gastelum· from fights outside the UFC Rick Story· from fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
3.653.80
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Kelvin Gastelum · Average · better than 59% of UFC fightersRick Story · Good · better than 63% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
3.522.17
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Kelvin Gastelum · Average · better than 46% of UFC fightersRick Story · Elite · better than 87% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
1.042.53
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Kelvin Gastelum · Average · better than 45% of UFC fightersRick Story · Good · better than 81% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
35%48%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Kelvin Gastelum · Average · better than 42% of UFC fightersRick Story · Good · better than 72% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
60%63%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Kelvin Gastelum · Average · better than 42% of UFC fightersRick Story · Average · better than 46% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.100.90
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Kelvin Gastelum · Below avg · better than 25% of UFC fightersRick Story · Good · better than 77% of UFC fighters

Ranked against 1483 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

3.65
Strikes landed / min
3.80
3.52
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
2.17
1.04 / 3.0
Takedowns landed / 15 min
2.53 / 5.3
35%
Takedown accuracy
48%
60%
Takedown defence
63%
1:52
Control time / fight
3:57
0.10
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.90

Bars in a row share one scale. The stronger side is solid; the pale tail behind takedowns is attempts.

Where the strikes land

Range × target

Kelvin Gastelum26 UFC fights · 1269 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
56%709/2202
14%172/257
16%201/236
Clinch
3%40/92
5%58/65
1%11/14
Ground
6%75/125
0%3/4
0%0/0
Rick Story19 UFC fights · 901 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
35%311/1260
18%164/264
8%73/82
Clinch
5%47/132
13%115/135
4%39/45
Ground
12%107/194
4%33/33
1%12/13

Share of significant strikes landed by range and target · landed / attempted in each cell.

Head-to-Head History

Common Opponents

How each fared against the same opponents.

Kelvin GastelumRick Story

Frequently asked questions

Have Kelvin Gastelum and Rick Story ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at UFC 171: Hendricks vs Lawler (Sat, Mar 15, 2014), where Kelvin Gastelum won by Split Decision.

What are the records of Kelvin Gastelum and Rick Story?

Kelvin Gastelum is 21-11-0 (1 NC) and Rick Story is 19-9-0.

Who has the longer reach, Kelvin Gastelum or Rick Story?

Neither. Both have a 71" · 180 cm reach.

Who is taller, Kelvin Gastelum or Rick Story?

Neither. Both stand 5'9" · 175 cm.

Who is older, Kelvin Gastelum or Rick Story?

Rick Story is 42 and Kelvin Gastelum is 34.

Who has more finishes, Kelvin Gastelum or Rick Story?

Kelvin Gastelum has 10 wins inside the distance (5 by KO/TKO, 5 by submission); Rick Story has 9 wins (4 by KO/TKO, 5 by submission).