UFC on ESPN 67: Montel Jackson vs. Daniel Marcos Prediction

UFC on ESPN 67: Montel Jackson vs. Daniel Marcos Prediction for Tomorrow, 05/03/25

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UFC on ESPN 67: Montel Jackson vs. Daniel Marcos Pickswise Expert Predictions

Money Line Pick
Marcos Win(+164)

The third fight on the Main Card at UFC on ESPN 67 will see Montel Jackson take on Daniel Marcos. This will be a fight in the UFC Bantamweight division. Jackson enters this fight with an MMA record of 14-2 and 9-2 in the UFC. He is averaging 3.39 significant strikes per minute and has a striking accuracy of 53%. Jackson is absorbing 1.42 strikes and has a striking defense of 63%. His grappling is also solid, averaging 3.41 takedowns every 15 minutes. Jackson has a takedown accuracy of 71% and a takedown defense of 69%.

Marcos enters this fight with an MMA record of 17-0 and 5-0 in the UFC. He is averaging 5.90 strikes and has a striking accuracy of 53%. Marcos is absorbing 4.25 strikes and has a striking defense of 62%. His grappling has not been strong, averaging just 0.59 takedowns every 15 minutes. However, Marcos has a takedown accuracy of 50% and a takedown defense of 88%.

Jackson is the clear favorite in this fight; however, Marcos looks to be the best betting option. Not only is Marcos unbeaten in the MMA and UFC, but he has the edge in striking volume. Further, his takedown defense has been strong enough to take away Jackson’s advantage in grappling. For that reason, backing Marcos to win and remain undefeated will be our best bet.

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