UFC on Fox: Weidman vs Gastelum Betting Odds Preview
The UFC sets up shop in Long Island, New York for the first time in history this weekend for UFC on Fox 25.
The main event features an intriguing middleweight conflict with New York native Chris Weidman looking to finish an ugly series of fights against Kelvin Gastelum.
The remaining portion of the card includes some fun fights for some hard-core fans. Keep an eye on Jimmie Rivera vs Thomas Almeida, that has serious struggle of the night potential.
Weidman (+140), the former UFC middleweight champion, is in need of a win in this bout to prove he belongs among the division’s elite. ‘The All-American’ is a pressure-based fighter at the game who’ll push forward behind a stable, if sometimes loose jab. Weidman likes to throw kicks and he can do so at all 3 levels with a taste toward the waist. The largest problem is his tendency to move in a straight line, both forward and backward.
This pressure helps Weidman push his competitor to the cage in which he can start to work his grappling game. He will throw varied strikes in the clinch and this will help open up his wrestling. A former D1 wrestler, Weidman’s takedown technique is smooth and he uses it both defensively and offensively. Once he’s on the mat, then you can really see Weidman shine with his mix of wrestling ability and his black belt in BJJ.
Gastelum (-170) has the speed and aggression in the striking section to help conquer his size disadvantage . He overwhelms his opponent with quantity and will always probe with his jab. He is primarily a fighter at the standup game but his toes are just as dangerous as a result of his pace and motion. Combining this pressure together with his ability to maintain his lead foot on the exterior makes Gastelum deadly on the toes.
Gastelum’s athleticism helps considerably in his wrestling match, as his takedowns are mostly based in an opportunistic explosion. That will not assist with his shield, as he’s far from the top defensively. Gastelum has always had difficulty against high quality wrestlers and that may only grow given the leap up to middleweight.
This is an interesting fight for the future of the 185-pound branch. The branch is deep with talent however one of both of these fighters could be looked at elite moving ahead. That being said, Weidman and Gastelum are both likely two wins away from a title taken with the division being congested.
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