Jared Cannonier vs. Kelvin Gastelum Odds, Preview and Prediction (August 21): UFC

Jared Cannonier vs. Kelvin Gastelum Odds, Preview and Prediction (August 21): UFC

Odds
Time (Main Card) 10:00 p.m. EST
Jared Cannonier money line -155
Kelvin Gastelum money line +130

 

Key stats
  Jared Cannonier Kelvin Gastelum
Height 5'11 5'9
Weigh 185 185
Reach 77" 71"
Record 13-5 17-7
Streak L1 L1
Last 5 3-2 1-4

 

Preview

The main event sees a pair of Middleweight contenders match up in an important fight, as Jared Cannonier takes on Kelvin Gastelum. Cannonier is coming off a loss to Robert Whittaker. A fight where he was thoroughly outstruck and at one point, almost finished. Had Cannonier won, he would have been granted a title shot. Meanwhile, Gastelum has had a rough go of it lately. The former title challenger has lost four of his last five fights. A far cry from the once 15-3 fighter with loads of promise.

Prediction

This is a fun one, that could be an instant classic should it go the full five rounds. Jared Cannonier is a former Heavyweight, who weighed in as heavy as 241 pounds. With a proper diet, Cannonier shed 56 pounds to get himself down to 185 pounds. A truly remarkable feat, one that has directly led to success, as he reeled off three straight stoppage victories before losing to his most recent fight against Robert Whittaker. With excellent striking and legit knockout power, Cannonier can be scary to stand across. Kelvin Gastelum though isn’t someone to back down. Despite his struggles of late, Gastelum is still a tough out for anyone. In fact, of his 23 professional fights, no one has yet to stop him via strikes.

As for a prediction, I have Cannonier winning. I do pause for concern though, as the later this fight goes, the more I believe it favors Gastelum. The reason for that is because Gastelum has been in numerous five round fights, with his most recent being against Robert Whittaker in a ‘Fight of the Night’. Meanwhile, Cannonier hasn’t been in a five round fight since he was a Heavyweight back in 2014. It’s a definite concern, but I believe Cannonier will make the necessary adjustments to be well prepared to go a full twenty five minutes. The main reasons I favor Cannonier is his striking defense, strength, power and accuracy. Gastelum has been hittable, has low striking output and is a reluctant wrestler. His durability and cardio have aided him, and could once again. I’m just not in that boat this time around. So with that, I have Cannonier winning via decision.

PICK: Jared Cannonier (-155)

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