Jared Cannonier vs Kelvin Gastelum UFC Fight Preview

by David Burke August 18th 2021, 19:37 PST

The UFC returns to the Apex in Las Vegas on Saturday after a weekend off, as Jared Cannonier and Kelvin Gastelum go five rounds in a fight that’s sure to be well worth the wait.

Both coming off losses to the #1 contender Robert Whittaker, a win here for both fighters is important.

UFC Fight Night: Cannonier VS. Gastelum Start Time

• Date: Saturday, August 21
• Main card: 7:00 p.m. PT/10:00 p.m. ET/3:00 a.m. BST
• Main event (approx): 10:00 p.m. PT/1:00 a.m. ET/6:00 a.m. BST

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Jared Cannonier vs Kelvin Gastelum Betting Odds

‘Tha Killa Gorilla’ Jared Cannonier is the betting favourite but he’ll need to bring his fight IQ to the apex when taking on a stubborn Kelvin Gastelum, a fighter who is not shy of going five rounds.

Jared Cannonier Winning Odds

Cannonier comes into the fight as the slight favourite after finding his feet in the division. Racking up some impressive performances since moving down a weight class, he’s demonstrated dominance against top opponents, combining his light heavyweight power with athleticism.

This has sparked the interest of an opponent he has yet to fight, the current undisputed champion, Israel Adesanya. Talking on the MMA Hour, “The Last Style Bender” told Ariel Helwani how he’s more interested in Jared winning as he looks forward to fresh opponents.

Kelvin Gastelum Winning Odds

Gastelum is given the chance to secure his #10 spot after rank #2 Paulo Costa pulls out for unknown reasons. A fan favourite and known for putting on a war, Gastelum is a solid matchup for any top ten division opponent and still considered one of the hardest fights for many UFC fighters.

With an iron chin that’s saved him from many hard hits, Kelvin’s ability to stay conscious will most certainly be put to the test against the powerful Cannonier.

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Middleweight – Main Event

Jared Cannonier Vs Kelvin Gastelum

Jared Cannonier	Name	Kelvin Gastelum
13-5-0	Record	17-7-0
5′ 11″	Height	5′ 9″
185 lbs	Weight	186 lbs
77.5″	Reach	71″
Switch	Stance	Southpaw
3.70	Sig Strk LPM	3.52
56.75	Sig Strk Acc	47.41
0.16	TD AVG	1.16
33.33	TD ACC	37.25
0.00	Sub Avg	0.12

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Alexandre Pantoja Vs Brandon Royval Betting Odds

The flyweight division will see a clash between Brazil and America, as Alexandre Pantoja Vs Brandon Royval enter the Apex. Both with Jiu-Jisty black belts and well-rounded fighting ability, this fight could go in any direction.

Pantoja is the Fight Result favourite with UFC betting odds (Win) at –170, with Royval on offer at odds of +140.

Date/Time	Team		Win
08/21/21 @ 20:00	Alexandre Pantoja		-170
	Brandon Royval		+140

Alexandre Pantoja Winning Odds

Pantoja “The Cannibal” sits right under the powerful Askar Askarov and Figueiredo in the rankings as #3 in the flyweight division with 23-5-0 (W-L-D). With title contention on the horizon, his self proclaimed thirst for flesh is as strong as it’s ever been.

Brandon Royval Winning Odds

Royval will be looking to rebound off a TKO loss to the current champion, Brandon Mereno, after he dislocated his shoulder. With a four-fight winning streak prior to this loss, Brandon “Raw Dawg” Royval has shown his MMA ability and will be looking to get back on track and into the top five.

Alexandre Pantoja vs Brandon Royval
Flyweight – Main Event

Alexandre Pantoja Vs Brandon Royval

Alexandre Pantoja	Name	Brandon Royval
23-5-0	Record	12-5-0
5′ 5″	Height	5′ 9″
125 lbs	Weight	125 lbs
67.5″	Reach	68″
Orthodox	Stance	Southpaw
4.30	Sig Strk LPM	3.77
52.69	Sig Strk Acc	51.60
0.94	TD AVG	0.79
35.00	TD ACC	100.00
0.94	Sub Avg	2.36

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