Several top 10 ranked UFC fighters set for new bouts

Kelvin Gastelum vs. Chris Curtis

Kelvin Gastelum. Photo: Jason Silva – USA TODAY Sports

Middleweights Kelvin Gastelum and Chris Curtis are set to fight at UFC 287 in April. The matchup was first reported by MMA Mania.

No. 13 ranked Gastelum was scheduled to fight at the first event of 2023, against Nassourdine Imavov, but had to pull out due to a mouth injury. The former title challenger had a rough past couple of years, with just one sole win in six fights.

Curtis comes from a KO win against Joaquin Buckley in December. He’s currently ranked No. 14 in the middleweight division.