MMA Preview – Kelvin Gastelum vs Ian Heinisch at UFC 258
KELVIN GASTELUM VS IAN HEINISCH FACTS
When is UFC 258? Sunday 14th February, 2021 - 01:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC 258? UFC APEX, Las Vegas, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC 258? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC events
What channel is UFC 258 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC 258? BT Sport subscribers can stream the fight online via the BT Sport website
For viewers in the United States, the event will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
KELVIN GASTELUM VS IAN HEINISCH LOWDOWN
Kelvin Gastelum (15-6(1)) has fought monster after monster for seven years and was on the cusp of middleweight gold in his interim title fight with Israel Adesanya back in 2019 but fell short in one of the best middleweight fights of all time. He lost a unanimous decision in the end inflicting the most damage Adesanya has received in the UFC, but fights have not got much easier going on to lose a split decision to Darren Till and tapping out to Jack Hermansson to make it three losses in a row. Gastelum is now 11-6 in the UFC which is which is exceptional considering the calibre of opponents.
Ian Heinisch (14-3) has a chance to pile on more suffering for Gastelum in the biggest fight of his carer so far. He won his first three UFC fights but struggled in the step-up in competition losing unanimous decisions to Derek Brunson and Omari Akhmedov. However, he bounced back spectacularly in June with a first-round knockout over Gerald Meerschaert.
KELVIN GASTELUM VS IAN HEINISCH PREDICTION
Gastelum may be grateful for not being matched-up with another top tier killer but if he takes Heinisch lightly, he will suffer the biggest setback of his career. Both fighters are strong wrestlers but expect the majority of this fight to take place on the feet.
As usual, Gastelum will give up height and size but he will relish the fact Heinisch will only have a slight one-inch reach advantage. He usually gives up a lot more and still has the speed and technique to land flush, just ask Adesanya who got rocked early with a nine-inch advantage.
Heinisch will need something special or hope for a critical error as Gastelum’s boxing and experience should be too much and his lightening fast 1-2 may just seal his Heinisch’s fate.
Prediction: Gastelum via KO/TKO - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
