Douglas Silva de Andrade vs Javier Reyes Prediction – 2/28/2026

The bantamweight bout between Douglas Silva de Andrade and Javier Reyes at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Mexico City features two fighters with very different levels of UFC experience. Silva de Andrade is a seasoned veteran with a long résumé in the UFC, while Reyes enters as a fighter making his promotional debut. Before this matchup begins, continue reading for my Douglas Silva de Andrade vs Javier Reyes prediction.

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Silva de Andrade’s career includes time spent mixing it up with notable names across the bantamweight division, and his 29‑6‑0 record reflects a world of experience in professional MMA. He’s known for heavy strikes and powerful low kicks that can disrupt the rhythm of any opponent, and despite being 40 years old, he still brings a tough, gritty approach that can trouble less experienced fighters early. Silva de Andrade’s experience is his backbone, but his output has decreased with mileage, and Reyes’ game plan will likely revolve around volume and sustained pressure.

Reyes comes into the Octagon with a 22‑5‑0 professional record and a reputation for high output and defensive awareness. At 32 years old, he combines an aggressive striking approach with solid defensive numbers, allowing him to absorb minimal damage while peppering opponents with significant strikes. His reach advantage over Silva de Andrade gives him room to work from the outside, and his ability to control range and keep the pace high should allow him to dictate much of the action. Reyes will look to keep Silva de Andrade moving laterally, fire combinations constantly, and be patient with his output to rack up rounds on the judges’ scorecards.

Silva de Andrade has knocked out 20 opponents in his career, with the vast majority of his career wins coming by knockout. He will try to take advantage of the lack of experience in UFC that his opponent is working with. But the Brazilian has lost two of his last three fights, with each of his last three fights going to the judges, calling his striking firepower into question.

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