UFC 205 is not just historic because it marks the UFC’s first event in New York City. The show’s trio of title fights, litany of stars and overwhelming collection of talent have UFC 205 set up to be the promotion’s most memorable show since UFC 100.
Contributing to the prestige of the card is a showdown between high-action welterweights Donald Cerrone and Kelvin Gastelum.
Cerrone joined the welterweight ranks after his lightweight title run ended with a disappointing defeat to then-champion Rafael dos Anjos. Since changing weight classes, Cerrone has looked dominant, reeling off three straight wins, including a submission and a pair of knockouts.
Gastelum has rotated wins and losses over his past four outings but enters the bout on the heels of a big victory over former champion Johny Hendricks. A win against Cerrone would place Gastelum squarely in the title picture at 170 pounds.
In anticipation of UFC 205, Bleacher Report investigates the matchup, examining which fighter holds an advantage in which theater of combat, and which fighter is more likely to win.