Kelvin Gastelum vs Joseph Pyfer: Prediction for the Match on 08 June 2025

Gastelum vs Joseph Pyfer: Prediction and odds on the Match on 08 June, 2025

Kelvin Gastelum will take on Joseph Pyfer in the Main Event (fight 11 of 13). All actions will be at Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey, United States. Kelvin Gastelum has recorded two wins and three losses, while Joseph Pyfer has four wins and a loss. Who will win this encounter? Here at Telecom Asia, we take a look at the match’s preview and offer free betting opportunities.

Kelvin Gastelum's recent form

Kelvin Gastelum is a battle-hardened veteran of the Octagon who has faced some of the world's most formidable fighters. Although he has struggled in recent times, losing four of his last five fights, Gastelum is not one to shy away from a challenge, and he'll be bringing his A-game against Curtis. Gastelum's wrestling is impressive, and he's got some serious power in his punches thanks to his strong hands. Despite being smaller than most fighters in the division, Gastelum's chin is practically unbreakable, making him a tough opponent to take down. However, his work ethic has been called into question, as he's not known to put in as much effort as he should outside of the cage. With his UFC career on the line, Gastelum knows that he needs to give it his all in this fight or risk being cut from the promotion. Gastelum's recent losses have all been against top contenders in the division, including Robert Whittaker, Jack Hermanson, Darren Hill, and Israel Adesanya, with the latter fight being a remarkable display of grit and determination.

Kelvin Gastelum's Strengths

Kelvin Gastelum fights out of the southpaw stance, with a good right jab. He possesses a hard left-over hand with some very hard calf kicks. With good boxing and cardio, Kelvin Gastelum is a very hard puncher.

Joseph Pyfer`s recent form

Joseph Pyfer boasts a professional MMA record of 13 wins and 3 losses. His nickname is Bodybagz, fighting out of Pennsylvania and affiliated with Marquez Mixed Martial Arts. In the worldwide ranking, he is the 21st Current Best MMA Middleweight Fighter. Out of 13 wins, 9 were by knockouts, 3 were by submission, and 1 was by decision. His last fight was on December 28, 2024, in Cage Fury Fighting Championship under Fury Pro Grappling 12 against Nicholas Willey via Takedown decision. Before this fight, he faced Marc-André Barriault on a Preliminary Card, winning via overhand knockout. His actions earned him the UFC 303 Performance of the Night. Joseph Pyfer's last loss was to Jack Hermansson via unanimous decision. In 2018, he earned the UFC Fight Night Performance of the Night in the match against Abdul Razak Alhassan in the second round via Arm Triangle Choke. Other fighters he has fought against and won are Gerald Meerschaert (via unanimous decision), Gerald Meerschaert (via Right Cross to Ground Strikes Technical knockout), Eryk Anders (via unanimous decision), Alen Amedovski (via Right cross technical knockout), Ozzy Diaz (via Left Hook & Ground Strikes technical knockout), Austin Trotman (via Right Hook), Chase Gamble (via KO/TKO). He failed to defend his ROC Middleweight Championship in 2019 against Jhonoven Pati in the second round via Guillotine Choke submission. In 2019, He won the AOWCF Middleweight Championship against Eric Roncoroni via rear-naked choke submission.

Joseph Pyfer Strength

Joseph Pyfer has serious knockout power and fights out of an orthodox stance. He has good boxing, hard body kicks good wrestling and solid cardio.

Kelvin Gastelum vs Joseph Pyfer: Betting Insights, Tips & Odds

• In the last five fights for Kelvin Gastelum, four have been through points in the final rounds. The option is available at 7.50 odds in the 1XBet bookmaker for Kelvin Gastelum to win by points.
• In the last five fights for Joseph Pyfer, four have been under two rounds. Three of those four were by knockout in the first round. The option is available at 3.15 odds in the 1XBet bookmaker for Joseph Pyfer to win by KO, TKO, or DQ.

Kelvin Gastelum vs Joseph Pyfer Predictio

This bout seems like a breakthrough position for Pyfer to really become a star, if he can impressively finish Kelvin Gastelum. I gotta go Pyfer by just being a bit too dangerous and powerful to maybe clip him and hurt him and then find a finish. Pyfer has like 4 inches on Gastelum and a good reach advantage, not to mention he is a hard hitter, even if he doesn’t knock out Kelvin, I see Pyfer piecing Gastelum up

Our match prediction is W1 in round 2 with odds at 4.25 on 1Xbet.

Our betting tip on the match is under 2.5 rounds odds at 1.95 on Bet365.

Lastly, W2 to Win by KO, TKO or DQ odds at 3.15 on Betway