UFC"The Dreamkiller"Gaston Bolaños Record: 9-5-0
BantamweightRecord9-5-0
Age33
DivisionBantamweight · #144
Combat Edge Elo1596
Last fightJun 20 2026
Gaston Bolaños has a 9-5-0 professional record and is 33 years old in the Bantamweight division, representing CSA. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Combat Edge fight database
Gaston Bolaños bio
Personal background
Gaston Bolaños is a Peruvian-American bantamweight competing in the UFC, where the striker nicknamed "The Dreamkiller" carries an 8-5 professional record built largely on his knockout power. Born September 14, 1992, in Lima, Peru, Bolaños began Muay Thai as a child in his home country before moving to the United States with his father around age 13 to train full time at Combat Sports Academy (CSA) in Dublin, California, where he is still based. He rose through the striking ranks as an accomplished Muay Thai fighter and kickboxer, earning multiple national and South American titles before committing fully to mixed martial arts. The 5'7" bantamweight, with a 69-inch reach, is one of the more dynamic strikers in his division, known for spinning attacks and a flashy, kill-or-be-killed style.
Path to the UFC
Bolaños debuted professionally in 2014 on the Muay Thai circuit, going to war under the Lion Fight banner. His first notable result came at Lion Fight 16 in July 2014, where he stopped Tyler Toner by corner stoppage in the opening round. He spent years sharpening his striking before pivoting to MMA, fighting much of his career under Bellator MMA, where his spinning back elbows and pressure striking made him a fan favorite even as he absorbed some hard lessons against grapplers. That long apprenticeship eventually earned him a UFC contract.
UFC run
Bolaños made his promotional mark in April 2023, outpointing Aaron Phillips over three rounds by unanimous decision to open his UFC tenure with a win. The momentum stalled in January 2024, when Marcus McGhee stopped him via TKO from a spinning wheel kick and follow-up punches in the second round – a reminder of how unforgiving the bantamweight division can be. Bolaños bounced back impressively in November 2024, grinding out a unanimous-decision win over the unbeaten-minded Cortavious Romious across three rounds. His most recent setback came in May 2025, when Quang Le submitted him by rear-naked choke in the second round, exposing the ground vulnerability that has shadowed parts of his career.
Fighting style
Bolaños is a striker first and foremost, and the numbers back it up: all six of his professional wins by finish have come by knockout or TKO, contributing to a 75% finish rate. His Muay Thai pedigree shows in his elbows, kicks and trademark spinning attacks, and when he connects clean he ends fights in a hurry. The honest counterweight is his grappling defense – three of his five career losses have come by submission, and opponents who can drag him to the mat have found success there. At his best, he is an electric, highlight-reel finisher; his challenge has always been keeping fights standing where his striking edge is decisive.
Career highlights
- Decorated Muay Thai striker — built a reputation on the Lion Fight circuit with knockout-heavy performances before transitioning to MMA.
- UFC debut victory — defeated Aaron Phillips by unanimous decision in April 2023 to open his Octagon run with a win.
- 75% finish rate — every one of his stoppage wins has come by KO or TKO, making him one of his division's most dangerous one-shot strikers.
Career snapshot
Gaston Bolaños career snapshot
EloCombat Edge Elo
1596Solid ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Overall#1431
Featherweight#144of 195 active
Peak1601
Last move+19
Opponent quality1563avg. pre-fight Elo · last 10
Career-high 1601 Elo after defeating Nathan Stolen (2019-04-27)
Similar Elo in Featherweight
Gaston Bolaños quick answers
What is Gaston Bolaños's record?
Gaston Bolaños's professional MMA record is 9-5-0.
How old is Gaston Bolaños?
Gaston Bolaños is 33 years old.
What weight class is Gaston Bolaños?
Gaston Bolaños fights at Bantamweight in UFC.
How tall is Gaston Bolaños?
Gaston Bolaños is 5'7" tall with a 69" reach.
How much does Gaston Bolaños weigh?
Gaston Bolaños competes at Bantamweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 135 lbs.
What is Gaston Bolaños's Combat Edge Elo?
Gaston Bolaños's Combat Edge Elo is 1596, with a peak Elo of 1601.
How strong is Gaston Bolaños's recent opposition?
Gaston Bolaños's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1563 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Gaston Bolaños's last fight?
Gaston Bolaños's latest tracked pro fight was against Michael Aswell Jr. at UFC Fight Night on Jun 20 2026.
What is Gaston Bolaños's recent form?
Gaston Bolaños's recent tracked pro form is W-L-W-L-W over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Gaston Bolaños usually win?
Gaston Bolaños's 9 recorded wins include 6 knockouts, 0 submissions, and 3 decisions, with 67% ending before the final bell.
6Wins by knockout
0Wins by submission
3Wins by decision
1Loss by knockout
3Loss by submission
1Loss by decision
Gaston Bolaños stats
Record : 9 / 5 / 0Significant strikes landed per minute
3.28Fighter3.23Division average
Significant striking accuracy
49%Fighter43%Division average
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
2.40Fighter3.79Division average
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
51%Fighter55%Division average
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
0.66Fighter1.55Division average
Takedown accuracy
100%Fighter35%Division average
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
43%Fighter56%Division average
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
0Fighter0.55Division average
Pro fight history
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Amateur fight history
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