UFC middleweight Kelvin Gastelum has revealed that the promotion wants to renew his contract, but with a stipulation tied to winning his next fight. Speaking after his appearance at the Noche UFC event at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio on September 13, 2025, where he faced Dustin Stoltzfus, Gastelum indicated the offer includes a "winning exception" clause.
"The end is coming," Gastelum said, suggesting his career may be approaching its final chapter. The 33-year-old veteran has competed in the UFC since 2013 and is a former interim middleweight title challenger. His most recent bout against Stoltzfus was part of the promotion's Mexican Independence Day weekend card.
Contract negotiations with performance-based conditions are not uncommon for fighters in the latter stages of their careers. Gastelum's record stands at 19 wins, 9 losses, and 1 no-contest in professional mixed martial arts.
