The thrilling clash between two elite middleweight contenders, Wes Schultz and Jackson McVey, will be part of the UFC Sacramento card on Saturday inside Golden 1 Center.
Both are coming off wins in their previous fights, but McVey enters the match as the betting favorite with -185 UFC odds, while Schultz is going to be the +150 betting underdog.
UFC Sacramento: Wes Schultz vs. Jackson MacVey Fight Odds
- Wes Schultz: +150
- Jackson McVey: -185
UFC Sacramento: Wes Schultz vs. Jackson McVey: Tale of the Tape
| Wes Schultz | Jackson McVey | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 30 | 27 |
| Height | 6’2” | 6’4” |
| Reach | 77 inches | 77 inches |
| Leg Reach | 42 inches | 47 inches |
| Record | 9-3 | 7-2 |
| Fighting Style | MMA | Brazilian jiu-jitsu |
| Finishing Rate | 78% | 100% |
UFC Sacramento: Wes Schultz vs. Jackson McVey: Prediction
With slightly better grappling skills, I predict a submission win for Schultz over McVey. As the shorter fighter who will give up a lot of reach disadvantage, Schultz is expected to close the distance to nullify the physical edge of McVey.
Then, he’s expected to take the fight to the ground, where he will have the upper hand in this category. With his solid Brazilian jiu-jitsu skills and sleek submission techniques, Schultz is going to need to go all in with his grappling.
After all, McVey has been defeated in the UFC by submissions. In fact, he received back-to-back submission losses in his first two fights under the Las Vegas-based promotion. Schultz should also force different transitions against McVey until he commits a mistake.
Wes Schultz’s Recent Fight Results
Schultz needed two fights at Dana White’s Contender Series before he secured a contract in October. Since then, he has split his two bouts inside the octagon with a win over Ben Johnston and a loss to Damian Pinas.
Jackson McVey’s Recent Fight Results
McVey was signed by the UFC last year and has competed in three matches under the promotion. He received two losses from Brunno Ferreira and Zach Reese, but finally got his first victory against Sedriques Dumas in April.
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