Kelvin Gastelum vs Chris Curtis: Preview, Where to Watch and Betting Odds

Kelvin Gastelum will try to grab a much-needed win in the UFC when he battles Chris Curtis in the final preliminary match of UFC 287. It’s number 15 versus number 14 ranked Middleweights as Gastelum, who has been in the UFC since 2013, seeks to damage the excellent record of Chris Curtis, who is 4-1 in the promotion since a 2021 debut. UFC 287 takes place at the Miami-Dade Arena in Miami, Florida, this Saturday.

MMA: UFC Middleweight

Location: Miami-Dade Arena in Miami, Florida

Where to watch: ESPN/ESPN+

Date: 09.4.2023, 04:00

Kelvin Gastelum came to reckoning when he won The Ultimate Fighter 17 in 2013. He quickly established himself as a top contender in the UFC. In 2019, he earned a title shot against Israel Adesanya for the interim middleweight championship but lost in a thrilling five-round battle. Since losing to Adesanye, his career has been beset with losses and injuries. Including the interim championship fight, he has a 1-5 record from 2019. To his credit, some of the losses have been against top opposition like Jared Cannonier, Robert Whittaker, and Jack Hermansson. His last fight was in August 2021. The 31-year-old’s powerful boxing and precise leg kicks make him a formidable opponent in the UFC Middleweight division.

• Age: 31
• Height: 5’ 9”
• Reach: 71.5”
• Record: 16-6, 1NC

America Chris Curtis made his UFC debut in 2021 and has already achieved a lot in a short amount of time. He won three back-to-back fights, earning himself a Performance of the Night bonus for his win against Brendan Allen before suffering a unanimous decision loss against Jack Hermansson in July 2022. He bounced back in December 2022 with a second-round TKO victory over Joaquin Buckley. Curtis is one of the best pure boxers in the UFC, with power in both hands and a willingness to stay in the pocket and trade. He utilizes a “Philly Shell” style defense to mitigate damage even when hit.

• Age: 35
• Height: 5’ 10”
• Reach: 70”
• Record: 30-9

The oddsmakers have installed Kelvin Gastelum as a slight favorite at 1.74 odds to win on 1XBET. Betting on a Chris Curtis win is priced at 2.04 odds on 1XBET. Under 2.5 rounds is available for 2.90 odds on Bet365. The bookmaker also has a no bet for the fight to go the distance at 2.50 odds. 1.5 odds is the price of the fight to be won by decision on Coinplay. If looking for value, try Curtis by KO/TKO, DQ or points victory at 2.3 odds on Coinplay.