Dustin Stoltzfus vs Kelvin Gastelum — Fight recap

Kelvin Gastelum defeated Dustin Stoltzfus by unanimous decision over three rounds at UFC on September 13, 2025, with referee Jacob Montalvo officiating. Gastelum landed 57 of 117 significant strikes (48%) and secured a knockdown in the bout, while Stoltzfus connected on 64 of 146 significant strikes (43%) but struggled with takedown efficiency, converting just one of six attempts.

The striking volume favored Stoltzfus, who landed more total significant strikes and controlled the cage for two minutes, but Gastelum's precision and that crucial knockdown proved decisive on the scorecards. Gastelum's head strike accuracy—30 of 81—and near-perfect leg kick efficiency (11 of 12) demonstrated superior striking discipline, while Stoltzfus's grappling game failed to materialize into sustained advantages.

The victory keeps Gastelum competitive in the middleweight picture.