Match Analysis: Mateusz Gamrot vs L'udovit Klein – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-05-31
- Time: 2:45 AM UTC
- Location: UFC Apex, Las Vegas, USA
Game Overview
Mateusz Gamrot faces L'udovit Klein in a highly anticipated lightweight bout at UFC Apex. Gamrot is a former two-time European submission wrestling champion and currently ranked in the UFC lightweight top 10, known for his strong wrestling and high takedown rate. Klein is unranked but boasts a 95.2% takedown defense and formidable striking. This is Klein’s biggest UFC opportunity to date[4][5][3].
Key Factors to Consider
- Gamrot averages 5.25 takedowns per fight with 43 UFC takedowns (2nd most in lightweight division), but Klein leads active lightweights in takedown defense (95.2%). Gamrot is a solid striker (3.23 significant strikes per minute) but absorbs a similar number (3.22), making him vulnerable to Klein’s power[5]. Klein is an aggressive striker with power and is difficult to take down.
- First meeting between the two. No prior record.
- No significant injuries reported; recent rumors of Klein’s injury were debunked[2].
- Event held at UFC Apex, known for intense atmosphere and fan energy, but with a smaller crowd compared to larger arenas[1][3].
- For Klein, this is the biggest fight of his career and a chance to break into the top 10. Gamrot is protecting his ranking and looking to reassert himself in the division[5][3].
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
---|---|---|---|
Moneyline | Mateusz Gamrot: -162 | L'udovit Klein: 136 | Mateusz Gamrot | ★★★☆☆ 60% |
Spread | Mateusz Gamrot: -3.5 150 | L'udovit Klein: 3.5 -205 | L'udovit Klein +3.5 (covers) | ★★★☆☆ 55% |
Over/under | Over: 2.5 -315 | Under: 2.5 230 | Over 2.5 rounds | ★★★★☆ 75% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
Market | EV Pick |
---|---|
Moneyline | Mateusz Gamrot -3% |
Spread | N/A |
Over/Under | Over 2.5 -8% |
🔥 Best Value Pick: Mateusz Gamrot at -3% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 0% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Gamrot is the favorite due to his wrestling pedigree and top-10 ranking, but the fight is likely to be very close. Expect a competitive, technical battle with Gamrot edging the decision via grappling control and experience, though Klein’s takedown defense and striking power make him dangerous throughout. The fight may go the distance, with Gamrot winning by split or unanimous decision in a close contest[5][4].
Predicted Score: Mateusz Gamrot by decision (scorecards: 29–28, 29–28, 28–29; split decision)