Match Analysis: Jack Humphries vs Joab Souza – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: November 22, 2025
- Time: 6:00 PM UTC
- Location: BEC Arena, Manchester, England
Game Overview
Bantamweight bout between undefeated prospect Jack Humphries (4-0) and veteran Joab Souza (6-7) at Cage Warriors 198. Humphries enters as a heavy favorite with dominant -2500 moneyline odds, reflecting his perfect record and considerable experience advantage over the 12-year younger competitor. This is a significant step up in competition for the 22-year-old Humphries against a fighter with substantial cage experience.
Key Factors to Consider
- Jack Humphries maintains an undefeated 4-0 record with impressive finishing ability (1 KO/TKO, 3 submissions, 0 decisions), demonstrating well-rounded striking and grappling skills. Joab Souza presents a 6-7 record with 3 KO/TKO wins, 1 submission, and 1 decision, showing inconsistency but proven durability and experience across 13 professional fights. Humphries has fought 4 times; Souza has fought 13 times—a significant experience disparity.
- No previous matchups exist. This is the first encounter between these fighters. Humphries' youth (age 22) contrasts sharply with Souza's age (34), providing potential advantages in athleticism, recovery, and prime physical condition for Humphries. Humphries' 173 cm height with 68.1 cm reach versus Souza's 169 cm height with 66.5 cm reach gives Humphries marginal physical advantages.
- No injury information reported for either fighter in available sources.
- The bout takes place in Manchester, England—Humphries' home region, providing potential crowd advantage and familiarity with the venue. The bantamweight division at 135 lbs is Humphries' natural weight class with confirmed weigh-in at 136 lbs, while Souza's last confirmed weigh-in information is unavailable. The event features an interim lightweight title bout as the main event, with this bout on the main card.
- Humphries seeks to extend his undefeated record and establish himself as a rising prospect in the promotion. Souza, as a journeyman fighter with losing record, faces pressure to secure a meaningful victory against a highly-touted prospect to revitalize his career trajectory. The matchmaking appears designed to test Humphries' legitimacy against experienced opposition.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Jack Humphries -2500 / Joab Souza +1000 | Jack Humphries by submission | ★★★★☆ 82% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Jack Humphries 0% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | N/A |
🔥 Best Value Pick: Jack Humphries at 0% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 1.2% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Jack Humphries is predicted to win via submission in rounds 2-3. The extreme -2500 odds reflect legitimate dominance indicators: perfect record, superior finishing rate, physical advantages, and age/athleticism gap. However, Souza's 13 professional fights and 3 KO/TKO victories present unpredictability. Humphries' submission-heavy record (3 of 4 wins) suggests grappling as his primary path to victory. Expect controlled pressure, technical grappling exchanges, and eventual submission victory by round 3 as Humphries demonstrates why he is the clear favorite.
Predicted Score: Jack Humphries defeats Joab Souza by submission (rear-naked choke or arm triangle) at 3:15 of Round 2