Mantas Kondratavičius vs Wes Schultz Prediction
FightIQ rating gap 25 points. Mantas Kondratavičius rates 71 and Wes Schultz rates 46.
Mantas Kondratavicius will finish Wes Schultz in the first round of their middleweight showdown. This matchup presents a clear path to victory for the 27-year-old rising contender.
The Numbers
Mantas Kondratavičius carries a FightIQ rating of 71 and Wes Schultz sits at 46, a gap of 25 points. The model win probability for Mantas Kondratavičius stands at 92%, rated High confidence.
The Middleweight Clash Ahead
Mantas Kondratavicius enters this middleweight contest with an impressive professional record of 9-1. He remains undefeated in his 2 UFC appearances so far. Across the cage stands 29-year-old Wes Schultz who holds a 9-4 record with a 1-2 standing inside the Octagon.
Pathways To Victory
Kondratavicius relies on high output striking and solid defense to overwhelm his opponents. With 4.97 significant strikes per minute and 65 percent striking accuracy he maintains pressure throughout the fight. Schultz struggles to answer this volume with his 2.91 significant strikes per minute and lower defensive metrics.
Deciding The Fight Outcome
The defensive gaps will likely dictate the speed and outcome of this engagement. Kondratavicius boasts a 92 percent takedown defense rate which allows him to dictate where the fight takes place. Schultz shows no takedown output and possesses a 0 percent takedown defense rate which puts him at a major disadvantage against an aggressive opponent.
The Final Fight Call
We expect Kondratavicius to secure an early finish by utilizing his superior striking accuracy and defensive composure. The fight will end with a knockout or technical knockout in round 1. This remains our locked pick as he continues his climb through the division.
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