Wes Schultz vs. Jackson McVey Fight Analysis, 08/22/2026 Predictions, UFC Sacramento Odds

• Wes Schultz vs Jackson McVey Showdown
• UFC Event in Sacramento
• Golden 1 Center, Sacramento
• Saturday, August 22, 2026

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On Saturday, August 22, 2026, Wes Schultz is set to take on Jackson McVey at UFC in Sacramento. The initial betting line shows Schultz at +161, while McVey stands at -185.

Wes “Party Time” Schultz enters the Octagon with a professional record of 9-3-0. At 30 years old, he weighs in at 185 lbs and stands 6’1″ tall, boasting an impressive reach of 77″. Conversely, Jackson “The Moose” McVey, at 27 years old, measures 6’4″ and weighs 185 lbs. As a southpaw, McVey aims to enhance his career record of 7-2-0. Both fighters share a reach of 77″. In terms of striking, Schultz averages 2.91 significant strikes landed per minute, while McVey surpasses him with 6.51. Schultz has an accuracy rate of 46%, whereas McVey achieves 69% accuracy. Defensively, Schultz absorbs 3.11 strikes per minute, while McVey takes in 3.37. Schultz successfully defends against 43% of his opponent’s strikes, compared to McVey’s 23% defense rate.

When it comes to grappling, Wes Schultz shows a notable proficiency, averaging 2.39 takedowns per 3 rounds. He successfully completes 21% of his takedown attempts and defends against 15% of opponent attempts. In contrast, McVey executes takedowns on 15% of his attempts and matches Schultz’s takedown defense at 15%. Schultz also shines in submission attempts, averaging 3.6 submissions per 3 rounds, while McVey averages 1.2 submissions every 15 minutes.

In his most recent match, Wes Schultz faced Ben Johnston, emerging victorious with a guillotine choke in round 3. Johnston managed to connect on 38 of 44 total strikes, while Schultz landed 22 of 32 total strikes. In the significant strike category, Johnston landed 12 of 16 (75% accuracy), while Schultz connected on 70% of his significant strikes, hitting 12 of 17. Of his significant strikes, Schultz achieved 6 of 11 to the head, while Johnston recorded 0% with none targeting the head through distance.

Jackson McVey’s last bout saw him victorious against Sedriques Dumas, winning via d’arce choke in round 1. Dumas connected on 33% of significant strikes attempted from a distance, while McVey landed 9% from distance. McVey achieved 72% striking accuracy, landing 21 of 29 significant strikes, including 16 of 22 aimed at the head. Dumas managed to land 3 of 4 significant strikes during the fight, with no head strikes connected. In terms of total strikes, Dumas made 9 of 11 attempts, while McVey connected with 38 of 50 throws.

Other Upcoming Bouts to Watch

Another fight to look forward to features Carli Judice facing off against Jeisla Chaves. Judice, with a record of 6-2-0, is 27 years old, weighs 115 lbs, and stands 5’7″. As a southpaw, she has a reach of 68″. Jeisla Chaves, an orthodox fighter, stands at 5’6″ with an 8-0-0 record and 68″ reach. In grappling stats, Judice averages 0.52 takedowns per 15 minutes, while Chaves averages 1.50. Judice lands about 9.32 strikes per minute with a 50% strike accuracy. In comparison, Chaves connects on 4.97 strikes per minute with 56% accuracy.

Another exciting clash to keep an eye on is Elise Reed versus Shanelle Dyer. Dyer, at 25 years old with a record of 7-1-0, will fight at 115 lbs and measures 5’6″. The orthodox fighter has a reach of 65″, whereas Reed stands at 5’3″ and holds a career record of 8-5-0 with a reach of 63″. Dyer defends against 100% of takedown attempts while scoring takedowns on 8% of her attempts. Reed, on the other hand, manages to land takedowns on 60% of her attempts and defends against 53% of takedown attempts. In striking, Dyer absorbs 6.72 strikes per minute while landing 7.71 strikes, contrasting with Reed, who absorbs 3.26 and lands 3.41 strikes per minute.

Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s UFC bout?

Prediction: Bet on Jackson McVey (-185)