It’s time to release our UFC Fight Night predictions. Using industry-leading tools, data and best UFC Fight Night odds, let’s get on with it by providing our Da’Mon Blackshear-Jose Johnson pick and prediction.
After originally expecting to face Brady Hiestand, Da’Mon Blackshear will now take on late replacement Jose Johnson as a -290 favorite. Now 1-1-1 in the UFC, Blackshear won his most recent bout against Luan Lacerda via knockout in June of this year. On the other side, Johnson enters this bout on a three-fight winning streak after defeating Jack Cartwright on the Contender Series last August.
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UFC Fight Night Predictions: Da’Mon Blackshear-Jose Johnson
Best UFC Fight Night Bets: Da’Mon Blackshear vs. Jose Johnson Odds
Da’Mon Blackshear: Opened -225, Now -290 | Jose Johnson: Opened +185, Now +235
Blackshear boasts a 13-5-1 professional record with a pair of knockouts and eight submissions. He excels primarily on the ground, with 1.16 takedowns per bout. He has been outwrestled at times, evidenced by his 54% takedown defense. On the feet he leaves a little to be desired. Blackshear lands 3.57 significant strikes per minute while absorbing 3.83. He has been outstruck in two of his three UFC performances to date.
On the other side, Johnson has now fought on the Contender Series twice, going 1-1. In his career, Johnson has a 15-7 record with eight knockouts and a pair of submissions. He has been knocked out once and submitted, which looks troubling against Blackshear. Within his two appearances in the UFC, he defends takedowns at just 30%, which will be a major problem against Blackshear. On the feet, he lands 2.17 significant strikes per minute while absorbing 1.33.
Final Da’Mon Blackshear-Jose Johnson pick and UFC Fight Night predictions: Johnson has been taken down 18 times in two UFC fights. Blackshear possesses superior wrestling, which he should use here. With a slick submission game, Blackshear could return slightly better odds in the prop market. As of now, he is +175 to win by submission.
