Jack Jenkins vs. Sean Woodson Picks: 08/29/2026 Predictions and UFC Shanghai Odds

• Jack Jenkins vs Sean Woodson
• UFC Shanghai
• Shanghai Indoor Stadium, Shanghai
• Saturday, August 29, 2026

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On Saturday, August 29, 2026, Jack Jenkins will face Sean Woodson at UFC Shanghai. The current odds feature Jenkins at +130 and Woodson at -150.

Jack “Phar” Jenkins brings a record of 14-4-0 into this match. At 32 years old, he weighs 145 lbs and stands at 5’7″ with a reach of 68″. Sean “The Sniper” Woodson, measuring 6’2″ and also weighing 145 lbs, seeks to improve upon his record of 13-2-1 at age 34, boasting a reach of 78″. In terms of striking, Jenkins lands an average of 4.48 significant strikes per minute, while Woodson manages 5.57. Jenkins has a striking accuracy of 61%, whereas Woodson connects with 46% of his strikes. Defensively, Jenkins absorbs 2.95 significant strikes per minute compared to Woodson’s 4.18, with Jenkins defending against 59% of incoming strikes, while Woodson defends 58%.

In grappling statistics, Jack Jenkins excels with an average of 1.98 takedowns every 15 minutes, succeeding 60% of the time. He also defends against 71% of takedown attempts. On the other hand, Woodson completes 55% of his takedown attempts and defends against 84% of those aimed at him. Regarding submission attempts, Jenkins averages 0.2 finishes per 15 minutes, while Woodson attempts 0.6 per three rounds.

In his last bout, Jack Jenkins faced Ramon Taveras, winning by unanimous decision in the third round. Taveras managed to land 68 of 142 total strikes in that fight, while Jenkins connected on 73 of 123 total strikes. Regarding significant strikes, Taveras scored 43 of 113, representing a 38% accuracy rate. He targeted the head 36 times out of 98 significant strikes. Conversely, Jenkins achieved a 59% accuracy, landing 65 of 109 significant strikes, with 29 directed at the head. Notably, 88% of Taveras’s and 89% of Jenkins’s successful strikes occurred at a distance.

Sean Woodson’s last encounter was against Dan Ige, where he suffered a defeat due to a head strike while on the ground in the third round. Ige recorded a 93% success rate for significant strikes thrown at a distance, while Woodson was perfect with 100% accuracy from that range. Woodson landed 44% of his total strikes, totaling 51 of 115, including 36 of 98 aimed at the head. Ige managed a total of 44 out of 107 significant strikes, accurately scoring 28 of 78 directed at the head. Altogether, Ige landed 53 of 116 strikes while Woodson connected on 57 of 121 total attempts.

Other Notable Fights on the Card

One intriguing matchup to look out for is Yan Xiaonan versus Denise Gomes. Xiaonan comes in at 19-5-0 (1 NC), 37 years old, weighing 115 lbs, and measures 5’5″ with a 63″ reach. Gomes, aged 26, stands at 5’2″ and also weighs 115 lbs, currently holding a record of 12-3-0. In terms of grappling, Xiaonan averages 0.84 takedowns per 15 minutes, whereas Gomes averages 1.45 takedowns during the same timeframe. When striking, Xiaonan averages 4.69 strikes per minute with a 45% connection rate, while Gomes has a 49% accuracy rate and lands an average of 4.43 strikes per minute.

Another exciting clash features Julia Polastri facing Xiong Jingnan. Jingnan, aged 38, holds a record of 19-3-0, weighing 115 lbs and standing at 5’4″ with a reach of 63″. In contrast, Polastri, 28 years old, measures 5’2″ and weighs 115 lbs, carrying a record of 14-6-0. In terms of takedowns, Jingnan successfully deflects 75% of attempts against her while scoring takedowns on only 15% of her attempts. Polastri impressively converts 80% of her takedown attempts and defends against 57% of opponents’ takedowns. Striking-wise, Jingnan absorbs an average of 8.13 strikes per minute and lands 4.53, while Polastri absorbs 5.18 and connects on 6.22 strikes per minute.

Who will emerge victorious in this highly anticipated UFC matchup?

Choice: Bet on Jack Jenkins (+130)