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Welterweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Kelvin Gastelum
21-11-0 (1 NC)
RESULT

Kelvin Gastelum def. Brian Melancon (Submission)

Submission · Round 1 · 2:26
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, United States

Kelvin Gastelum defeated Brian Melancon by Submission in round 1 (2:26) in the Welterweight bout of UFC Fight Night: Condit vs Kampmann 2, held Thursday, August 29, 2013 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis.

Fight stats

Kelvin Gastelum
Brian Melancon
1
Knockdowns
0
14 of 23
Significant strikes
7 of 21
61%
Sig. strike accuracy
33%
14 of 24
Total strikes
9 of 23
1 of 2
Takedowns
0 of 0
50%
Takedown accuracy
1
Submission attempts
0
0
Reversals
0
0:31
Control time
0:00
Significant strikes by target
10 of 18
Head
5 of 17
3 of 3
Body
2 of 2
1 of 2
Leg
0 of 2
10 of 18
Distance
6 of 20
3 of 4
Clinch
1 of 1
1 of 1
Ground
0 of 0

By round

ROUND 1
1
KD
0
14 of 23
Sig. str.
7 of 21
14 of 24
Total str.
9 of 23
1 of 2
Takedowns
0 of 0
1
Sub. att
0
0:31
Ctrl
0:00

Frequently asked questions

Who won Kelvin Gastelum vs Brian Melancon?

Kelvin Gastelum defeated Brian Melancon by Submission in round 1 (2:26) in the Welterweight bout of UFC Fight Night: Condit vs Kampmann 2, held Thursday, August 29, 2013 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis.

Referee
Rob Hinds
Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

Kelvin Gastelum 45%55% Brian Melancon

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings

Tale of the Tape

21-11-0 (1 NC)
Record
7-3-0
1521
Elo rating
1554
0
Win Streak
0
34
Age
44
5'9"
175 cm
Height
5'8"
173 cm
71"
180 cm
Reach
Southpaw
Stance
Orthodox
Welterweight
Weight Class
Welterweight
United States
Nationality
United States

Striking Profile

3.65
SLpM
4.18
42%
Str. Acc.
49%
3.52
SApM
3.64
57%
Str. Def.
64%

Grappling Profile

1.04
TD Avg.
2.02
35%
TD Acc.
100%
60%
TD Def.
66%
0.10
Sub. Avg.
0.00

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Kelvin Gastelum · 2-3
  • L
    UFC 327: Procházka vs UlbergSat, Apr 11, 2026
    Submission · R1 · 4:08 · Middleweight
  • W
    Noche UFC: Lopes vs SilvaSat, Sep 13, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Middleweight
  • L
    UFC 316: Dvalishvili vs O'Malley 2Sat, Jun 7, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Middleweight
  • W
    UFC Saudi ArabiaSat, Jun 22, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Middleweight
  • L
    UFC Fight Night: Dariush vs TsarukyanSat, Dec 2, 2023
    Submission · R3 · 1:43 · Welterweight
Brian Melancon · 1-1
  • L
    UFC Fight Night: Condit vs Kampmann 2Thu, Aug 29, 2013
    Submission · R1 · 2:26 · Welterweight
  • W
    UFC 162: Silva vs WeidmanSat, Jul 6, 2013
    TKO · R1 · 4:59 · Welterweight

Career Averages

Based on 25 fights · 2 fights
49.7
Avg sig. strikes
15.5
0.96
Avg takedowns
0.50
1:52
Avg control time
0:50
124
Career high strikes
24
6
Career high TDs
1

Strike Distribution

Kelvin Gastelum
Strike target
Brian Melancon
64%
Head
71%
19%
Body
16%
17%
Leg
13%
Kelvin Gastelum
Strike position
Brian Melancon
86%
Distance
65%
9%
Clinch
3%
5%
Ground
32%