Jack Hermansson vs. Kelvin Gastelum Middleweight Bout Betting Odds, Picks and Analysis

Although not the main event Jack Hermansson vs. Kelvin Gastelum may prove to be the best match of Fight Night. Hermansson and Gastelum have earned strong UFC betting credibility. Impressive records of consistent success tend to impress gamblers. Furthermore, both combatants are ranked in the top seven of the UFC Middleweight division. A win on Saturday night means that a path will be open for a potential championship opportunity. A loss will mean a much longer and difficult road back to title bout contention. Thus, the pressure will be on full blast. Let’s examine a matchup that looks even.

#6 Jack Hermansson vs. #7 Kelvin Gastelum – Middleweight Bout

Kelvin Gastelum is the smallest of betting on UFC favorites. Despite the fact that he has not been in good form. Not to mention Jack Hermansson has ranked a slot ahead of him. Both fighters are coming off losses. For all that the betting action has been split.

Jack Hermansson Profile and Betting Record

Record: 20 wins and four losses, Country: Sweden, Height: six feet, one inch, Weight: 186 pounds, Reach: 77.5 inches, Leg Reach: 46.5, leg reach 46.5 inches. Win By KO/TKO: 55%, Submission: 25%, Decision: 20%, Average Fight Time: 6:18, Knockdown Average: 0, Significant Strikes landed per minute: 4.9, Significant Strikes: 56%, Absorbed per minute: 1.77, Defense: 64%, Grappling takedown average: 2.38, Takedown Accuracy: 47%, Takedown Defense: 73%, Submission Average: 0.89

Jack “The Joker” Hermansson is a former Cage Warriors and Warrior Fight Series champion. Consider such a significant UFC bets wins over Karlos Vemola. Hermansson joined the UFC in 2016.

Kelvin Gastelum Profile and Betting Record

Record: 26 wins and five losses, Country: United States, Height: five feet, nine inches, Weight: 185 pounds, Reach: 71.5 inches, Leg Reach: 39.5 inches, Win By KO/TKO: 44%, Submission: 25%, Decision:   31%, Average Fight Time: 11:47, Knockdown Average: 0.82, Significant Strikes landed per minute: 3.86, Significant Strikes: 43%, Absorbed per minute: 2.87, Defense: 61%, Grappling takedown average: 0.82, Takedown Accuracy: 50%, Takedown Defense: 62%, Submission Average: 0.18

Account of Kelvin Gastelum being un UFC since 2013 does he command Online sportsbook respect. Gastelum burst on the scene as winner of Ultimate Fighter 17. Previously he competed in World MMA Awards, MMA Junkie, and MMA Fighting.

Jack Hermansson Recent Form

Jack Hermansson has won four of his last five MMA betting matchups. But Hermansson’s last fight was a technical knockout loss to Jared Cannonier. That fight was held on September 28, 2019. Hermansson was coming off a unanimous decision win over Ronaldo Souza. Correspondingly that bout took place on April 27, 2019. March 30, 2019, saw Hermansson score a first-round submission choke win over David Branch. While Hermansson defeated Gerald Meerschaert by first-round submission choke on December 15, 2018.

Kelvin Gastelum Recent Form

Of great concern is the recent online sportsbook slump by Kelvin Gastelum. He has won just two of his last six fights. That includes losses in his last two bouts. November 2, 2019, was a split decision loss to Darren Till. In like manner, Gastelum lost a unanimous decision to Israel Adesanya on April 13, 2019. That loss to Adesanya cost Gastelum the UFC middleweight championship. In turn, Gastelum defeated Ronaldo Souza by split decision on May 12, 2018. That followed a first-round knockout win over Michael Bisping on November 25, 2017.

Hermansson vs. Gastelum Middleweight Bout Free Picks

On this occasion, the recent struggles of Kelvin Gastelum weigh heavily on the minds of handicappers. So too does his championship loss to Israel Adesanya. Jack Hermansson brings a better recent form and a superior price.

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