Kelvin Gastelum vs Joe Pyfer at UFC on ESPN 64 | Preview & Prediction
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We have an intriguing fight on the main card at UFC on ESPN 64 as veteran Kelvin Gastelum takes on the dangerous Joe Pyfer
Kelvin Gastelum vs Joe Pyfer Facts
When is UFC on ESPN 64? UK – the preliminary card starts at 8:00pm on Saturday 29th March 2025, followed by the main card at 11:00pm / USA – 4:00pm/7:00pm ET and 1:00am/4:00pm PT
Where is UFC on ESPN 64? Arena CDMX, Mexico City, Mexico
Where can I get tickets for UFC on ESPN 64? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC On ESPN 64
What TV channel is UFC on ESPN 64 on? UK – TNT Sports / USA – ESPN+
Where can I stream UFC on ESPN 64? UK – TNT Sports subscribers can stream the event online via the TNT Sports website and discovery+ / USA – ESPN+ & UFC Fight Pass
For viewers in the United States, UFC On ESPN 64 will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
What time are Kelvin Gastelum and Joe Pyfer expected to walk out? 12:45am UK / Saturday 29th March, 8:45pm US ET / 5:45pm US PT
UFC on ESPN 64 Main Card
Brandon Moreno vs Steve Erceg (Flyweight)
Manuel Torres vs Drew Dober (Lightweight)
Kelvin Gastelum vs Joe Pyfer (Middleweight)
Raul Rosas Jr. vs Vince Morales (Bantamweight)
David Martinez vs Saimon Oliveira (Bantamweight)
Ronaldo Rodriguez vs Kevin Borjas (Flyweight)
UFC on ESPN 64 Prelims
Edgar Chairez vs C.J. Vergara (Flyweight)
Jose Daniel Medina vs Ateba Abega Gautier (Middleweight)
Christian Rodriguez vs Melquizael Costa (Featherweight)
Loopy Godinez vs Julia Polastri (Women’s Strawweight)
Rafa Garcia vs Vinc Pichel (Lightweight)
Jamall Emmers vs Gabriel Miranda (Featherweight)
MarQuel Mederos vs Austin Hubbard (Lightweight)
Kelvin Gastelum vs Joe Pyfer Prediction
There may have been signs that Kelvin Gastelum is starting to slow down but the veteran comes into this fight at UFC on ESPN 64 determined to prove he still has gas in the tank. He has lost six of his last nine fights in the UFC but those losses have come against top quality opponents. The big question at this stage of his career is whether he still has the hunger especially when he is involved in lower-profile fights.
He has been handed a tough fight on this card as he comes up against the dangerous Joe Pyfer. The 28-year-old has won four of his five fights since joining the UFC have three of those victories have seen him pick up the performance of the night bonus. 12 of his 13 wins have come by stoppage and as he showed last time out at UFC 303 when he knocked out Marc-Andre Barriault, he possesses some serious knockout power.
Gastelum is more than capable of springing the upset here but one feels like he will have to wrestle his way to a decision victory. Pyfer will be looking for the knockout win but he meets Gastelum who has never been knocked out in 29 professional MMA bouts.
We struggle to see Gastelum being stopped in this fight as despite his advancing years, he remains incredibly tough. Pyfer could very well be frustrated in this one and if Gastelum has prepared adequately, we would not rule out the shock win for the veteran. We expect this to go the distance, but we are not completely confident that Gastelum will have prepared properly to grab the win.
Prediction: Fight to go the distance
