Winner: Wes Schultz
Confidence Score: 62Wes Schultz is younger (29 vs 35), has a significant reach advantage (77" arm, 42" leg), and a more well-rounded recent record (8-3) compared to Ben Johnston's 5-1. Schultz's finishing ability is notable with 6 first-round finishes and 5 submission wins, indicating strong grappling and early fight pressure. Johnston is a striker and older debutant with no UFC stats yet, and fighters making their UFC debut at 35 with a striking base historically have a low win rate in the division. Schultz's submission threat is particularly relevant against strikers with unproven takedown defense. Both fighters are coming off a loss to the same opponent, but Schultz's stats suggest a more complete MMA toolkit. The pick is Schultz by likely submission or control, but confidence is tempered by the lack of advanced UFC data for Johnston.
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