Damian Pinas vs Wes Schultz Prediction, UFC Mexico Odds for 02/28/2026

• Damian Pinas Takes on Wes Schultz
• UFC Mexico Event
• Location: Arena CDMX, Mexico City
• Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026

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On Saturday, February 28, 2026, Damian Pinas will clash with Wes Schultz at UFC Mexico. The odds currently favor Pinas at -260, while Schultz is listed at +220.

Known as “The Baba Yaga,” Damian Pinas boasts an impressive record of 8 wins and 1 loss. At just 23 years old, he weighs in at 185 lbs and stands 6 feet 1 inch tall, with a reach of 79 inches. In contrast, Wes “Party Time” Schultz, a 29-year-old fighter, has a record of 8-2-0. He stands 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighs the same at 185 lbs, with a reach of 77 inches. In terms of significant strikes, Pinas lands an average of 9.62 per minute, whereas Schultz averages 5.39. Pinas has a striking accuracy of 50%, while Schultz’s accuracy stands at 46%. When it comes to defense, Pinas absorbs 7.36 significant strikes per minute, while Schultz takes in 4.74. Pinas successfully defends against 45% of significant strikes thrown his way, compared to Schultz’s 48% rate of defense.

In the wrestling department, Damian Pinas has shown some limitations, achieving a takedown rate of only 0.50 per 15 minutes with a 15% success rate. He also defends against 15% of takedown attempts by his opponents. On the other hand, Schultz is much more effective, completing 40% of his takedown attempts and defending against 15%. In terms of submissions, Pinas averages 0.5 submission attempts per 15 minutes, while Schultz pursues an average of 1.4 submissions.

In his last bout, Damian Pinas faced off against Vitor Costa, securing a victory through a TKO due to a doctor’s stoppage in the first round. Costa landed 13 of 24 strikes, achieving a hit rate of 54%. Pinas, however, had a successful outing, landing 17 out of 34 strikes, resulting in a striking accuracy of 50%. Notably, 92% of Costa’s and 94% of Pinas’s significant strikes were landed from a distance.

Wes Schultz, in his latest fight, went up against Mario Mingaj and won via suloev stretch submission from back control in the first round. Mingaj was 100% effective with his distance strikes, while Schultz hit a 58% success rate. Schultz landed 48% of his total strikes, recording 12 out of 25. The breakdown of significant strikes saw him connect on 6 of 18 aimed at the head, while Mingaj landed only 3 of 9 total significant strikes.

Exciting Bouts to Look Forward To

Another highly anticipated fight features Ailin Perez facing Macy Chiasson. Perez, with a record of 12-2-0, stands at 5′ 5″ and weighs 135 lbs, utilizing a reach of 66″. Chiasson, on the other hand, is 5′ 11″ and also weighs 135 lbs, entering the fight with a record of 11-5-0 and a reach of 72″. In grappling, Perez lands 4.68 takedowns per 15 minutes compared to Chiasson’s 2.07. Striking-wise, Perez averages 3.10 strikes per minute with a 54% accuracy, while Chiasson connects on 3.50 strikes per minute at a 46% success rate.

Fans should also keep an eye on the match between Ernesta Kareckaite and Sofia Montenegro. Montenegro, aiming to boost her 6-2-0 record, stands at 5′ 6″ and weighs 125 lbs with a reach of 67″. Kareckaite, similarly at 125 lbs, is 5′ 9″ tall, looking to improve her record to 6-1-1. In terms of takedowns, Montenegro defends 85% and lands 25% of her attempts, while Kareckaite achieves a 66% takedown rate with an 82% defense rate. In striking stats, Montenegro absorbs 5.67 strikes per minute, landing 4.27, whereas Kareckaite takes in 6.09 strikes while landing 7.38.

Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s UFC bout?

Prediction: Go with Damian Pinas (-260)