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Jackson McVey vs Wes Schultz: Result and Prediction

UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues · August 22, 2026

Result

Jackson McVey defeated Wes Schultz by KO/TKO in round 1 (4:13) at UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues on August 22, 2026.

The FIGHT//AI model had Jackson McVey as the favourite at 56%, so the result went with the model.

Model prediction

The FIGHT//AI headline probability gave Jackson McVey a 56% chance to beat Wes Schultz (Wes Schultz 44%).

The betting market prices Jackson McVey at 62% (-186) and Wes Schultz at 38% (+148), with the bookmaker margin removed.

Our model is more positive on Wes Schultz than the bookmakers: 45% for Jackson McVey against the market's 62%. A gap like this is where value bets come from.

Schultz's elite grappling and submission skills could exploit McVey's weaknesses, turning the fight into a tactical ground battle with potential for a finish.

How the model expected it to end

Method of victory, either fighter: submission 52%, KO/TKO 31%, decision 18%. The most likely way this 3-round middleweight fight ends is by submission.

Fight length: goes the distance 18%.

Key factors

  • Schultz's grappling advantage
  • High submission threat
  • Solid defensive metrics

Tale of the tape

Jackson McVeyWes Schultz
Record2-21-2
Age2830
Height6'4" (193 cm)6'2" (188 cm)
UFC fights43

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