UFC middleweight Kelvin Gastelum has claimed the promotion wants to renew his contract, but with a stipulation that he must win his next fight. Gastelum, speaking ahead of his bout against Dustin Stoltzfus at the Noche UFC event in San Antonio on September 13, 2025, stated, "The end is coming," suggesting his career may be nearing its conclusion.
The 33-year-old veteran, a former interim title challenger, has faced a string of mixed results in recent years. His most recent appearance at Frost Bank Center saw him prepare for a matchup with Stoltzfus, though the outcome of that fight was not detailed in the initial report.
Gastelum's comments highlight the precarious nature of fighter contracts in the UFC, where performance often dictates future opportunities. The promotion has not officially commented on the contract situation.
