Kelvin Gastelum's Weight Struggles Continue Ahead of Noche UFC

Kelvin Gastelum, a veteran of the UFC with a record of 19 wins and 10 losses, has once again faced significant challenges with weight management. Ahead of his scheduled fight against Dustin Stoltzfus at the Noche UFC event on September 13, 2025, Gastelum weighed in at 191 pounds, five pounds over the non-title middleweight limit of 186 pounds. Stoltzfus successfully made weight at 185.5 pounds. As a result of this weight miss, Gastelum will forfeit 35 percent of his fight purse to Stoltzfus, and the bout will proceed as a catchweight contest.

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Gastelum's struggles with weight have been a recurring theme throughout his career. He first missed weight in 2014 during his welterweight tenure against Nico Musoke, and he has since faced multiple weight-related setbacks. Notably, he missed weight by nearly 10 pounds for a fight against Tyron Woodley in 2015 and had a bout against Donald Cerrone canceled in 2016 due to weight issues. After being forced to move up to middleweight, Gastelum found some success, including an interim title shot against Israel Adesanya in 2019. However, his recent record shows a troubling trend, with a 3-7 performance over the last six years.

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The UFC confirmed that Gastelum's fight will proceed despite the weight miss, emphasizing that all other fighters on the Noche UFC card successfully made weight. Gastelum's repeated weight issues have drawn criticism from fans and analysts alike, with many questioning his future in the promotion. Dana White, the UFC president, faces pressure to make a decision regarding Gastelum's career, especially following the recent release of other fighters for similar infractions.

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The MMA community has expressed frustration over Gastelum's inability to manage his weight effectively. Veteran fighter Derek Brunson humorously remarked on social media about Gastelum's weight miss, suggesting that he should have simply fought another recently released fighter, Bryan Battle. Fans have also taken to social media to call for Gastelum's release from the UFC, indicating that his repeated failures to make weight have become a serious concern.

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As Gastelum prepares to face Stoltzfus, the outcome of this fight may significantly impact his future in the UFC. With a history of weight management issues and a lack of recent success in the octagon, the stakes are high for the former title contender. The fight will take place at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas, as part of the UFC's annual celebration of Mexican Independence Day.

Kelvin Gastelum Misses Weight By 5 Pounds But Opponent Agrees To Keep Noche UFC Fight Alive

• “Buddy just said F it!” — Derek Brunson, MMA Fighter

‘Buddy just said F it’: Pros react to Kelvin Gastelum’s huge weight miss at Noche UFC

• “This marks the latest weight-cutting mishap for Gastelum, who has struggled on the scale for years whether competing in the 185- or 170-pound division.” — MMA Analysis

Noche UFC weigh-in results: Kelvin Gastelum misses weight by 5 pounds

• “Gastelum has hinted that this may be his last fight.” — MMA Insider

Kelvin Gastelum blows past middleweight limit at Noche UFC, hit with hefty fine

Gastelum's ongoing struggles with weight management continue to overshadow his fighting career, raising questions about his future in the UFC.

‘Buddy just said F it’: Pros react to Kelvin Gastelum’s huge weight miss at Noche UFC