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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

Betting Odds

Kelvin Gastelum
-322
76% implied win probability
Open: -230Best: -302
Brian Melancon
+240
29% implied win probability
Open: +197Best: +266

Average moneyline across 4 sportsbooks.

SportsbookKelvin GastelumBrian Melancon
Bookmaker-320+265
Bovada-315+195
Pinnacle-302+266
sports-interaction-357+235

Odds are for information only. · Odds data: fightodds.io

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 71%29% Brian Melancon

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

21-11-0 (1 NC)
Record
7-3-0
1804
Power Index rating
1650
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

Style Matchup

Folkstyle WrestlingBoxing
vs
-
Kelvin Gastelum
  • 2018Black belt · BJJ · Brian Beaumont (10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Yuma)
  • 2013Champion · Tuf 17 · middleweight
  • 2009Champion · State HS · youth
  • North Idaho College · Wrestling (NJCAA) · c. 2009-2010 (one year)

Camp Fight Ready MMA & Fitness · Scottsdale, Arizona, US

Brian Melancon

No background on record

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 Ulberg · Apr 11, 2026
    Submission · R1 · 4:08 · Middleweight
  • W
    Noche UFC: Lopes vs Silva · Sep 13, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Middleweight
  • L
    UFC 316: Dvalishvili vs O'Malley 2 · Jun 7, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Middleweight
  • W
    UFC Saudi Arabia · Jun 22, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Middleweight
  • L
    UFC Fight Night: Dariush vs Tsarukyan · Dec 2, 2023
    Submission · R3 · 1:43 · Welterweight
Brian Melancon · 3-2
  • L
    UFC Fight Night: Condit vs Kampmann 2 · Aug 29, 2013
    Submission · R1 · 2:26 · Welterweight
  • W
    UFC 162: Silva vs Weidman · Jul 6, 2013
    TKO · R1 · 4:59 · Welterweight
  • W
    Strikeforce Challengers 19 · Sep 23, 2011
    Unanimous Decision · Welterweight
  • L
    Strikeforce · Jun 18, 2011
    Split Decision · Catchweight
  • W
    Legacy FC · Jan 29, 2011
    Decision

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%