Match Analysis: Kelvin Gastelum vs Dustin Stoltzfus – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-09-13
- Time: 11:10 PM UTC
- Location: Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, Texas
Game Overview
The middleweight bout between Kelvin Gastelum and Dustin Stoltzfus at UFC Fight Night 259 (Noche UFC 3) features Gastelum as the betting favorite due to his experience and effort to rebound from recent setbacks. Stoltzfus, taking the fight on short notice, seeks to regain momentum after a loss and has demonstrated inconsistency in his UFC career. The fight is scheduled at the Frost Bank Center on September 13, 2025.
Key Factors to Consider
- Kelvin Gastelum boasts a longer UFC tenure with significant victories, though recently has struggled with losses. Dustin Stoltzfus holds a 3-6 UFC record, with flashes of high performance but notable inconsistency. Gastelum's experience and proven striking give him an edge, while Stoltzfus' short camp might benefit his physical freshness but challenge his mental preparation.
- This will be the first professional fight meeting between Gastelum and Stoltzfus. They reportedly have only exchanged greetings without hostility or familiarity, so no direct in-cage history or rivalry exists.
- No reported injuries on either fighter ahead of this matchup. Stoltzfus appeared healthy during fight week, signing autographs with no visible signs of impairment. Gastelum is also expected to enter the fight in standard condition.
- Fight held in San Antonio, Texas, at the Frost Bank Center, giving a regional fan advantage potentially to Gastelum. Stoltzfus’s short-notice acceptance might limit his strategic preparation but provides physical freshness.
- Gastelum is motivated to return to winning form after recent losses, aiming to establish momentum. Stoltzfus is motivated to steady his UFC career following a recent defeat and capitalizes on an unexpected opportunity.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Kelvin Gastelum: -250, Dustin Stoltzfus: 205 | Kelvin Gastelum | ★★★★☆ 75% |
| Spread | Kelvin Gastelum: -3.5 (-120), Dustin Stoltzfus: +3.5 (-110) | Kelvin Gastelum to win by 4 or more points | ★★★☆☆ 68% |
| Over/under | Over 2.5 rounds: -215, Under 2.5 rounds: 165 | Under 2.5 rounds | ★★★☆☆ 60% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Kelvin Gastelum -0% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Under 2.5 59% |
🔥 Best Value Pick: Under 2.5 at 59% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 35.8% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Kelvin Gastelum is favored to win due to his superior experience, skill set, and motivation to rebound, combined with Stoltzfus’s short camp and inconsistency.
Predicted Score: Kelvin Gastelum wins by 3rd round TKO