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UFC Fight Night: Kelvin Gastelum vs. Jared Cannonier: The Big Fight Preview - everything you need to know
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Kelvin Gastelum vs. Jared Cannonier has all the ingredients to be an explosive fight Saturday night.
And with Cannonier entering as the No. 3-ranked middleweight and Gastelum ninth, this clash has all the ramifications of being a pivotal matchup, too. Gastelum and Cannonier headline the main event of UFC Fight Night live from Las Vegas.
Gastelum will be trying to shake off losing four of his last five fights including a unanimous decision defeat at the hands of Robert Whittaker in April.
The 29-year-old vows that mixed martial arts fans will get the best version of himself Saturday night, which will mark his 20th UFC fight.
“It was probably one of the best camps that I’ve ever had in my life,” Gastelum told DAZN News earlier in the week. “No one has ever fought this version of myself in the UFC as of yet and I’m excited to showcase it.”
Cannonier is also coming off a loss to Whittaker but that defeat came back in October. Prior to that, the 37-year-old had won three straight fights.
Will Gastelum indeed show the best version of himself in the Octagon with a big win or does Cannonier inch even closer to a possible middleweight title shot?
UFC Fight Night: Gastelum vs. Cannonier coverage
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- How to watch and live stream UFC Fight Night: Gastelum vs. Cannonier
Gastelum vs. Cannonier weights
Gastelum stepped onto the scale and registered 186 pounds Friday. Cannonier tipped the scale at 185 pounds.
Gastelum vs. Cannonier odds
BetMGM has installed Cannonier as a slight favorite at -150, meaning a $150 bet can land you $100 if he wins. Gastelum is a +125 underdog, spelling that a $100 wager can net you $125 if he gets the victory.
When is UFC Fight Night: Gastelum vs. Cannonier? Date, start time
- Date: Saturday, August 21
- Main card: 10:00 p.m. ET/3:00 a.m. BST
- Main event (approx): 12:30 a.m. ET/5:30 a.m. BST
The UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Gastelum main card launches at 10 p.m. ET/3 a.m. BST with the headliners expected to make their walks to the Octagon at approximately 12:30 a.m. ET/5:30 a.m. BST. Although that depends on how long the earlier fights run.
What channel/stream is UFC Fight Night: Gastelum vs. Cannonier?
- U.S.: ESPN/ESPN+
- U.K.: BT Sport 1
- Germany/Austria/Italy/Spain: DAZN
In the United States, the UFC Fight Night card can be seen via ESPN and ESPN+.
The event can be seen on BT Sport 1 in the UK.
In Germany, Austria, Italy and Spain, the card can be seen on DAZN. Click here for more information on DAZN subscriptions.
Where is UFC Fight Night: Gastelum vs. Cannonier?
The UFC Apex in Las Vegas will play host to Gastelum vs. Cannonier. This marks Gastelum's third straight fight at the venue. Cannonier will be fighting at the site for the first time.
Kelvin Gastelum record and bio
- Nationality: American
- Born: Oct. 24, 1991
- Height: 5-9
- Reach: 71.5 inches
- Total fights: 24
- Record: 16-7, 1 No Contest
Jared Cannonier record and bio
- Nationality: American
- Born: March 16, 1984
- Height: 5-11
- Reach: 77.5 inches
- Total fights: 18
- Record: 13-5
UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Gastelum fight card
Main card
- Jared Cannonier vs Kelvin Gastelum; Middleweight
- Clay Guida vs Mark Madsen; Lightweight
- Chase Sherman vs Parker Porter; Heavyweight
- Vinc Pichel vs Austin Hubbard; Lightweight
- Alexandre Pantoja vs Brandon Royval; Flyweight
- Mana Martinez vs Trevin Jones; Bantamweight
