Montel Jackson vs. Daniel Marcos Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds for UFC Des Moines
Montel Jackson and Daniel Marcos will square off early in the main card at UFC Fight Night. Can Jackson avoid the upset in Des Moines tonight against an explosive Marcos? Jason Radowitz previews this Montel Jackson vs. Daniel Marcos clash and gives us his best betting pick.
Jason Radowitz - May 3, 2025, 5:55 PM EDT
5 minMontel Jackson vs. Daniel Marcos Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds for UFC Des Moines
The main card for UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo is fanatstic.
Every fight stands out. However, the Montel Jackson-Daniel Marcos matchup could be one of the best on the card.
Jackson, ranked as the No. 15 bantamweight in the world, has won five straight matches, including his latest win against Da'Mon Blackshear. Jackson added an 18-second knockout that got him the Performance of the Night bonus in July 2024.
Jackson currently leads the UFC bantamweight division with 11 knockdowns. He has also had at least one knockdown in seven consecutive fights. In addition, Jackson has the highest takedown accuracy in HFC bantamweight history.
Meanwhile, Jackson has a challenging task going up against Daniel Marcos. Marcos is 4-0 in the UFC after winning a split decision over Adrian Yanez. Marcos doesn't have Jackson's knockdown ability, but he can outlast opponents through three rounds.
Will he last three rounds and earn a win against Jackson?
Here are our picks, predictions, and odds for the UFC Fight Night main card matchup between Montel Jackson vs. Daniel Marcos.
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Montel Jackson vs. Daniel Marcos Odds
- Moneyline: Jackson (-200), Marcos (+170)
Montel Jackson vs. Daniel Marcos Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
- Time: 10:00 PM ET (Main Card)
- Where to Watch: ESPN2
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Montel Jackson vs. Daniel Marcos Prediction
Jackson has many advantages heading into this fight. He already has a height and reach advantage. In addition, Jackson is capable of finishing fights early. He has way more power than Marcos, but he also has a better wrestling advantage.
Marcos will want to be super technical. He'll wait for his opportunities, but if Jackson can be aggressive enough and earn a takedown or knockdown, Marcos will be in a challenging situation early in this fight.
That said, Marcos is very good at adapting to fights and has shown great resilience before. Like Jackson, he's up-and-coming. However, Jackson just has more to his repertoire at this point. There are many more ways Jackson can earn the win. Marcos will most likely need this fight to go the three-round distance, to have a chance.
Meanwhile, Jackson typically capitalizes on his opponents' mistakes. Marcos might not make those mistakes. But the reach advantage should still allow Jackson to land his left jab enough. Beyond that, Jackson has faced tougher opponents in the UFC so far.
Therefore, consider Jackson at -200.
Montel Jackson vs. Daniel Marcos Pick
- Pick: Montel Jackson (-200) Click here to see complete UFC Des Moines Odds
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