Topic: Contender Series 2022
Contender Series 2022: Week 5
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05.17.2022 | 4:18 PM ET
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bout announced
Denise Gomes vs. Rayanne Amanda at 115 lbs (52.2 kg)
bout announced
Erisson Ferreira vs. Jesus Aguilar at 125 lbs (56.7 kg)
bout announced
Eduardo Neves vs. Mick Parkin at 265 lbs (120.2 kg)
bout announced
Josh Wang-Kim vs. Cameron Saaiman at 135 lbs (61.2 kg)
bout announced
Amiran Gogoladze vs. Darrius Flowers at 170 lbs (77.1 kg)
07.28.2022 | 4:29 PM ET
Predictions: 0 of 5 Winners, 0 Perfect, 0 Points | Tied for 1072nd
* Edited at 07.28.2022, 4:39 PM ET *
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
08.05.2022 | 5:46 AM ET
Predictions: 2 of 5 Winners, 2 Perfect, 175 Points | Tied for 172nd
* Edited at 08.05.2022, 7:54 AM ET *
"I was involved in a robbery with Mike Beltran"
08.05.2022 | 7:45 AM ET
Predictions: 0 of 5 Winners, 0 Perfect, 0 Points | Tied for 1072nd
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
08.07.2022 | 6:22 PM ET
Ayyyy
Predictions: 4 of 5 Winners, 0 Perfect, 230 Points | Tied for 27th with 4 others
08.07.2022 | 6:39 PM ET
Predictions: 0 of 5 Winners, 0 Perfect, 0 Points | Tied for 1072nd
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
08.12.2022 | 9:29 PM ET
Predictions: 1 of 1 Winners, 0 Perfect, 65 Points | Tied for 883rd
Obviously I am incredibly bias but I rate Cameron very highly, like Osama alluded to, Saaiman also trains at CIT in Pretoria and is Dricus' protege. His opponents are at a much higher level than meets the eye, Billy, Roevan and Sindile are all very solid competition and tough challenges. Donald Cerrone recognised his potential when he was an amateur and was supposed to fight on his Fight Series but got injured.
Saaiman's style does have some similarities to Dricus, but nowhere near as awkward and more technically traditional. Good size for a Bantamweight. Fast and fluid striking that has been consistently improving but can still leave himself open in exchanges. Great ground-game with imposing top-control and the ability to jump on submissions when his opponents present the opportunity. If he can get to a submission position chances are he finishes the fight, very tight chokes. Obviously great cardio ability having gone five rounds with Sindile and winning the championship rounds.
I am in the opposite position where I haven't seen JWK fight so hard to say how he'd match up but I'd never count out Saaiman. Dude is a hugely bright prospect and I've been tapping him to join the big leagues since 2018 when he was still an amateur.
Tl;dr: Saaiman fight(s) on Facebook. Trains at CIT with Dricus. Very skilled. Opponents better than records suggest.
"Dit maak nie saak hoe vinnig 'n leun versprei nie, die waarheid sal altyd inhaal."
08.12.2022 | 9:39 PM ET
Predictions: 0 of 5 Winners, 0 Perfect, 0 Points | Tied for 1072nd
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
08.12.2022 | 9:41 PM ET
Predictions: 0 of 5 Winners, 0 Perfect, 0 Points | Tied for 1072nd
This should be a great fight and I think we will see the loser in the ufc in the future for sure; both guys have very high ceilings
* Edited at 08.12.2022, 9:42 PM ET *
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
08.12.2022 | 9:51 PM ET
Predictions: 1 of 1 Winners, 0 Perfect, 65 Points | Tied for 883rd
"Dit maak nie saak hoe vinnig 'n leun versprei nie, die waarheid sal altyd inhaal."
08.12.2022 | 9:53 PM ET
Predictions: 0 of 5 Winners, 0 Perfect, 0 Points | Tied for 1072nd
* Edited at 08.12.2022, 9:53 PM ET *
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
08.16.2022 | 11:03 PM ET
Predictions: 3 of 5 Winners, 1 Perfect, 190 Points | Tied for 92nd
#PROSPECTWEEK5
* Edited at 08.16.2022, 11:03 PM ET *
08.16.2022 | 11:22 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 0 of 5 Winners, 0 Perfect, 0 Points | Tied for 1072nd
Eduardo Neves, TKO, R1
Nothing like good ol low level heavyweight swang n bang. Neves could turn out decent but yeah, heavyweights man
Gogoladze vs. Flowers
Amiran Gogoladze, TKO, R1
Gogoladze is pretty solid but very limited. Once he leaves the first (not a worry this time) he gasses bad. He also has very bad tdd and ground game but again, that’s not really going to be a worry here. Decent fighter but limited in skillset
Ferreira vs. Santos Aguilar
Erisson Ferreira, TKO, R3
I was very unimpressed with ferriera last season but after watching Aguilar I was even more unimpressed with him. He only has the guilllotine and not much else. Despite having late finishes and going the distance, his cardio is shockingly bad. Idk how he’s beaten the names he has either, he is not good
Wang-Kim vs. Saaiman
Josh Wang-Kim, DEC
I cannot wait for this fight. Both guys have tons of potential and a very bright future. I’m going to be biased and pick JWK because he’s one of my favorite prospects
Gomes vs. Amanda
Denise Gomes, TKO, R2
This could actually be a decent fight. Neither girl is great but going Gomes because she’s at least fighting girls with a pulse.
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
08.16.2022 | 11:47 PM ET
Predictions: 2 of 5 Winners, 0 Perfect, 100 Points | Tied for 603rd
"They killed Jesus for speaking the truth..."
08.16.2022 | 11:53 PM ET
Predictions: 0 of 5 Winners, 0 Perfect, 0 Points | Tied for 1072nd
* Edited at 08.16.2022, 11:53 PM ET *
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
08.17.2022 | 12:36 AM ET
Predictions: 2 of 5 Winners, 0 Perfect, 100 Points | Tied for 603rd
* Edited at 08.17.2022, 12:38 AM ET *
"They killed Jesus for speaking the truth..."
08.17.2022 | 5:15 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 2 of 5 Winners, 2 Perfect, 175 Points | Tied for 172nd
Eduardo Neves, TKO, R1
I don´t think this will be the expected brawl, Parkin will probably try to take the fight ground where he should be better. Thing is Neves has good TDD and a good ground defense, so he should fare well with it and score first round KO. But if the line is interesting, It may be wise to bet on Parkin as I don´t see a big skill level difference between them.
Gogoladze vs. Flowers
Amiran Gogoladze, TKO, R1
Gogoladze is a really complete fighter, so when dealing with a guy with great KO Potential the intelligent strat would be taking him to the ground. With Flowers on his back I can see the fight finishing by G&P or a submission
Ferreira vs. Santos Aguilar
Jesus Santos Aguilar, SUB, R3
Wasn´t impressed by either guy, I can see Santos taking the fight to the ground and try to submit Ferreira from there. Santos has a nasty guillotine but I don´t see him pulling it out on this fight
Wang-Kim vs. Saaiman
Josh Wang-Kim, TKO, R2
This should be a fun one, as both guys are really skilled strikers. Saaiman has a bright future but he is a bit hot headed, something really dangerous against a polished guy like JWK. He has some heart so I don´t expect Saaiman to go down early. Something I have noticed is JWK has a tendency to perform illegal strikes (not only in his DQ loss) so that´s something to watch out for
"I was involved in a robbery with Mike Beltran"
08.17.2022 | 10:01 AM ET
Wang-Kim
Predictions: 2 of 5 Winners, 0 Perfect, 130 Points | Tied for 353rd
08.18.2022 | 1:10 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 1 of 5 Winners, 0 Perfect, 50 Points | Tied for 901st
Cameron Saaiman, DEC
No disrespect to either of these fighters but if one of these guys get a contract and Alessandro Costa & Andres Luna Martinetti didn’t then there’s a serious problem with DWCS. I can’t help but feel Costa & Andres would defeat both of these fighters 🤷♂️
"I CANT LET YOU GET CLOSE!"
08.18.2022 | 7:46 AM ET
Predictions: 2 of 5 Winners, 2 Perfect, 175 Points | Tied for 172nd
"I was involved in a robbery with Mike Beltran"
08.18.2022 | 8:30 AM ET
Predictions: 0 of 5 Winners, 0 Perfect, 0 Points | Tied for 1072nd
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"