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 That weekend for UFC on Fox 25.

The main event features a fascinating middleweight conflict with New York native Chris Weidman looking to finish an ugly string of conflicts against Kelvin Gastelum.
The rest of the card includes several 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 needing a triumph in this bout to prove he belongs among the division’s elite. ‘The All-American’ is a pressure-based fighter in the game who’ll push forward behind a steady, if sometimes loose jab. Weidman likes to throw kicks and he will do so at all 3 levels with a preference toward the midsection. The largest issue is that his tendency to move in a straight line, both backward and forward.
This pressure helps Weidman push his competitor to the cage where he could begin to work his grappling game. He’ll throw diverse attacks in the clinch and this will help open his wrestling. A former D1 wrestler, Weidman’s takedown technique is smooth and he uses it both defensively and offensively. When he’s on the mat, then you can really see Weidman shine with his combination of wrestling ability along with his black belt in BJJ.
Gastelum (-170) has the speed and aggression in the striking section to help overcome his size disadvantage . He overwhelms his competitor with quantity and will constantly probe with his jab. He’s primarily a boxer in the standup game but his feet are just as dangerous as a result of his speed and motion. Combining this strain together with his ability to maintain his lead foot on the exterior leaves Gastelum lethal on the toes.
Gastelum’s athleticism assists greatly in his wrestling match, as his takedowns are largely based in an opportunistic explosion. That doesn’t assist with his defense, as he’s far from the best defensively. Gastelum has had trouble against high quality wrestlers and that could only grow given the jump up to middleweight.
This is an intriguing fight for the future of the 185-pound division. The division is deep with talent but only one of these two fighters can be looked at elite moving forward. That having been said, Weidman and Gastelum are likely two wins away from a title shot with the division being so congested.

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