UFC betting online: After breaking into the top 10 at welterweight, Kelvin Gastelum (10-1, 3 KOs, 4 SUBs) will have to leave the division after twice failing to make the weight limit.
Awaiting him will be veteran Nate Marquardt (33-14-2, 9 KOs, 16 SUBs), who provides a solid test for the young prospect. While Gastelum looked like a fighter to watch at 170, it’s hard to believe he’ll be successful against the bigger boys at middleweight.
Check Bookmaker’s UFC 188 odds for the latest money lines on each fighter, and expect Gastelum to be the favorite going into the bout. In this three-round bout, the over/under is likely to be set at 2.5 rounds.
It’s really unfortunate that the 23-year old Gastelum can’t make the 170-pound limit, because it was becoming clear that he could have been an impact player in the division. He proved as much in his split decision loss to contender Tyron Woodley at UFC 183 and in wins over Jake Ellenberger, Nicholas Musoke and Rick Story. At 5’9”, Gastelum is relatively short at middleweight, and it’s going to have an effect on his future fights.
Marquardt has been in the MMA game for more than 15 years now. A former title challenger, Nate has since become a respected gatekeeper to the division’s elite tier. However, it’s clear that his career might be coming to a close. He’s just 1-4 in his past five, most recently losing to a mid-tier fighter in Brad Tavares at UFC 182.
If you bet on Gastelum vs. Marquardt with our UFC 188 odds, I strongly advise you sticking with Gastelum. Age is definitely a factor here, as Gastelum’s career is on the rise while Marquardt’s is rapidly declining. Without a grueling weight cut, we should see a spry Gastelum put the pace on Marquardt and tire out the aging vet with a steady diet of combinations and takedowns. The pick here is Gastelum to win by decision.
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