UFC Fight Night 259: Gastelum vs Stoltzfus - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Kelvin Gastelum and Dustin Stoltzfus are set to showcase their skills during UFC Fight Night 259 in San Antonio, Texas. Both middleweight fighters are determined to reverse recent losses and prove themselves in the octagon.

Gastelum turned professional in mixed martial arts in 2010 and has faced challenging opponents, with a record of 19 wins and 10 losses. Recently losing by unanimous decision to Joe Pyfer, he aims to bounce back with a victory against Stoltzfus.

Stoltzfus began his professional career around the same time as Gastelum and enters the fight with what seems a fairly similar record of 16 wins and seven losses. After his recent loss against Nursulton Ruziboev, Stoltzfus is motivated to end his current skid through this matchup.

What time is Kelvin Gastelum vs Dustin Stoltzfus fight

Live coverage for the Kelvin Gastelum vs Dustin Stoltzfus main card will start at 03:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region	Date	Main Card Start Time	Kelvin Gastelum vs Dustin Stoltzfus Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025	03:00 PM	06:20 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025	12:00 PM	03:20 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025	07:00 PM	10:20 PM
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025	06:00 AM	09:20 AM

UFC Fight Night 259 will take place on September 13, 2025, at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. The event starts at 06:20 PM EST. The main event features Diego Lopes against Jean Silva. Kelvin Gastelum will face Dustin Stoltzfus in a middleweight bout as part of the undercard.

The fights consist of three rounds each. Note that the start time may vary depending on the duration of earlier fights. Viewers should check local listings for exact start times based on their location.

The event is part of the UFC Fight Night series, known as Noche UFC: Lopes vs. Silva.

Fighters Details

Kelvin Gastelum

Nationality: United States
Height: 175 cm
Weight: 83.9 kg
Total Fights: 29
Record: 19 / 10 / 0

Dustin Stoltzfus

Nationality: United States
Height: 180 cm
Weight: 83.9 kg
Total Fights: 23
Record: 16 / 7 / 0

Kelvin Gastelum faces Dustin Stoltzfus at UFC Fight Night 259. No belts or titles are on the line.

Gastelum turned pro in mixed martial arts with a record of 19 wins and 10 losses. In his last fight, he lost a unanimous decision to Joe Pyfer, who is taller and has a strong knockout ratio. This could challenge Gastelum against Stoltzfus, who is also taller.

Stoltzfus holds a professional record of 16 wins and 7 losses. Recently, he lost to Nursulton Ruziboev by unanimous decision. Ruziboev's height advantage may reflect similar challenges against Gastelum due to his compact stature.

Kelvin Gastelum vs Dustin Stoltzfus Betting Odds

Favorite: Kelvin Gastelum : 1.4 (-250)
Underdog: Dustin Stoltzfus : 3.1 (+210)

Method of victory	Kelvin Gastelum	Dustin Stoltzfus
By KO/TKO or disqualification	3.1 (+210)	20.0 (+1900)
By decision or technical decision	2.6 (+160)	4.2 (+325)

How and where to watch the Kelvin Gastelum vs Dustin Stoltzfus Fight

You can watch Kelvin Gastelum vs Dustin Stoltzfus via ESPN+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN

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