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 an intriguing middleweight conflict with New York native Chris Weidman trying to end 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 fight of the nighttime possible.
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 will push ahead behind a steady, if sometimes loose jab. Weidman likes to throw kicks and he can do so at all three levels with a preference toward the midsection. The largest problem is that his propensity to move in a straight line, both backward and forward.
This stress helps Weidman push his opponent to the cage where he could start to work his grappling game. He will throw diverse attacks in the clinch and this will help open up his wrestling. A former D1 wrestler, Weidman’s takedown technique is smooth and he also uses it both defensively and offensively. Once he is on the mat, you really can see Weidman shine with his combination of wrestling ability along with his black belt in BJJ.
Gastelum (-170) has the aggression and speed in the striking department to assist conquer his size disadvantage at middleweight. He overwhelms his competitor with volume and will constantly probe with his jab. He is primarily a fighter at the standup match but his toes are just as dangerous due to his pace and movement. Combining this strain together with his ability to keep his lead foot on the outside leaves Gastelum lethal on the feet.
Gastelum’s athleticism helps greatly in his wrestling match, as his takedowns are largely based on an opportunistic explosion. That will not help with his shield, as he is far from the best defensively. Gastelum has had difficulty against high-quality wrestlers and that could just 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 but one of these two fighters can be looked at elite moving forward. That having been said, Weidman and Gastelum are both likely two wins away from a title shot with the division being congested.

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