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Contender Series 2022: Week 9

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05.17.2022 | 4:22 PM ET

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Contender Series 2022
  • Tuesday 09.20.2022 at 08:00 PM ET
  • U.S. Broadcast: ESPN+
  • Promotion: Dana White's Contender Series
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  • Venue: UFC APEX
  • Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
  • Enclosure: Cage
  • TV Announcers: Laura Sanko, Paul Felder, Brendan Fitzgerald
  • Ring Announcer: Justin Bernard
  • Post-Fight Interviews: Laura Sanko
  • MMA Bouts: 5
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Bout   Info
Brunno Ferreira   defeats   Leon Aliu   via KO/TKO, Punches   1:35 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Raul Rosas Jr.   defeats   Mando Gutierrez   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Austen Lane   defeats   Richard Jacobi   via KO/TKO, Ground and Pound   4:34 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Nurullo Aliev   defeats   Josh Wick   via KO/TKO, Ground and Pound   4:36 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Jafel Filho   defeats   Roybert Echeverria   via KO/TKO, Left Hook and Ground Strikes   1:31 Round 3 of 3, 11:31 Total Bout Page

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Daebak
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09.19.2022 | 7:31 AM ET

Josh "Baba Yaga" Wick
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09.19.2022 | 9:56 AM ET

Predictions: 5 of 5 Winners, 2 Perfect, 340 Points   |   Tied for 134th



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09.19.2022 | 10:08 AM ET

Taking Jacobi. Lane went four rounds with Juan Adams. And oh my gosh is Adams terrible; he got torched by Matheus Scheffel. And please do not say that’s a respectable L. It’s hard to ready HW but I’m for sure betting against Lane. 
papliko
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09.19.2022 | 11:26 AM ET

Predictions: 2 of 5 Winners, 1 Perfect, 150 Points   |   Tied for 1010th

Is it crazy to think Josh Wick will pull off the upset?
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09.19.2022 | 12:20 PM ET

Josh wick

I would be worried to bet on Josh Wick, short notice and he's fighting someone with an insane freestyle wrestling background. The guy he's fighting once showed up to watch a wrestling tournament and then there was an open spot last minute, so they invited him to join and then he won. I think he's also a master of sport. 

Dude's going to grind out Josh. Of course Josh always has a punchers chance, but I think he's going to get put on the mat pretty fast.
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09.19.2022 | 2:55 PM ET

Prediction Comments

Predictions: 3 of 5 Winners, 1 Perfect, 200 Points   |   Tied for 831st

Aliu vs. Ferreira
Brunno Ferreira, TKO, R1
Ferreira is the real deal, amazing prospect to have at 185

Rosas Jr. vs. Gutierrez
Mando Gutierrez, DEC
A 17 year-old is a very novel thing but this seems way too much, way too soon

Lane vs. Jacobi
Richard Jacobi, TKO, R1
Jacobi is a very live dog here

Aliev vs. Wick
Nurullo Aliev, DEC
What is Wick going to do on short notice? Aliev isn't some world-beater but he's clearly the better figher

Echeverria vs. Filho
Jafel Filho, SUB, R2
Echeverria's level of competition has been terrible. First opponent with a winning record (12-8), he fights to a split decision. Filho has a win over Vinicius Salvador. Filho should win here

2022.09.19 3:12 PM ET

weigh-in result

Roybert Echeverria: 125.0 lbs (56.7 kgs)
2022.09.19 3:12 PM ET

weigh-in result

Jafel Filho: 125.5 lbs (56.9 kgs)
2022.09.19 3:13 PM ET

weigh-in result

Nurullo Aliev: 155.5 lbs (70.5 kgs)
2022.09.19 3:13 PM ET

weigh-in result

Josh Wick: 156.0 lbs (70.8 kgs)
2022.09.19 3:13 PM ET

weigh-in result

Austen Lane: 240.5 lbs (109.1 kgs)
2022.09.19 3:13 PM ET

weigh-in result

Richard Jacobi: 244.5 lbs (110.9 kgs)
2022.09.19 3:13 PM ET

weigh-in result

Raul Rosas Jr.: 134.0 lbs (60.8 kgs)
2022.09.19 3:13 PM ET

weigh-in result

Mando Gutierrez: 135.5 lbs (61.5 kgs)
2022.09.19 3:14 PM ET

weigh-in result

Leon Aliu: 186.0 lbs (84.4 kgs)
2022.09.19 3:14 PM ET

weigh-in result

Brunno Ferreira: 184.0 lbs (83.5 kgs)
papliko
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09.19.2022 | 3:51 PM ET

Predictions: 2 of 5 Winners, 1 Perfect, 150 Points   |   Tied for 1010th

Your right about the short notice i did not even know that...

But still watching the Tajikistani guys fights im not impressed at all. 
Will stay away from the bet.
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09.19.2022 | 3:57 PM ET

Predictions: 3 of 5 Winners, 1 Perfect, 200 Points   |   Tied for 831st

I really don’t know why aliev was signed. He’s probably not getting a contract given his style. If the whole point is to impress Dana why would you sign a wrestler who decisions everyone 

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papliko
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09.19.2022 | 4:35 PM ET

Predictions: 2 of 5 Winners, 1 Perfect, 150 Points   |   Tied for 1010th

Either Aliev was supposed to be fed to the guy he was scheduled to fight originaly or he has some great connections. From all i seen he dose not even attempt to pass guard. I hope Wick can catch him in a slick sub. Im a bit tired of the Russian wrestler invasion
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09.19.2022 | 4:37 PM ET

Predictions: 3 of 5 Winners, 1 Perfect, 200 Points   |   Tied for 831st

His original opponent was nair melikyan who was a 11-0 kickboxer. He had a padded record so I’m assuming they wanted aliev to win. Maybe they wanted to see if he could finish a pure striker? Idk it’s weird . I think he’s talented but so strange they signed him. He got booked to fight a can in LFA and almost instantly his fight was cancelled and they signed him to the ufc. They must really like him for some reason 

* Edited at 09.19.2022, 4:40 PM ET *

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09.19.2022 | 5:49 PM ET

Predictions: 5 of 5 Winners, 0 Perfect, 280 Points   |   Tied for 419th

Whole situation doesn't make sense but he was probably gonna run through the bum he was originally scheduled to fight
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09.19.2022 | 7:01 PM ET

Prediction Comments

Predictions: 4 of 5 Winners, 1 Perfect, 265 Points   |   Tied for 479th

Rosas Jr. vs. Gutierrez
Mando Gutierrez, SUB, R1
There's a lot of hype around Rosas, Jr. and it's making people ignore Gutierrez, who has been one of my favorite prospects for a few years now. Rosas hasn't faced any real test since he's been fighting regional debutants whereas Gutierrez has been fighting in LFA. I think the experience difference will matter, and Gutierrez will aggressively find the back and sink in a choke like he usually does.

Aliev vs. Wick
Nurullo Aliev, DEC
Wick's left ear looks like it would pop like a g**** if you flicked it hard enough.

Echeverria vs. Filho
Jafel Filho, SUB, R1
Echeverria's record is so padded he beat Earnest Walls TWICE, that's just pathetic.

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09.19.2022 | 8:08 PM ET

Predictions: 3 of 5 Winners, 1 Perfect, 200 Points   |   Tied for 831st

I saw that Raul rosas was an immaf youth champ (12-17 year olds) so he has even more mma fights than listed…

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paulopasta
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09.19.2022 | 8:52 PM ET

Predictions: 4 of 5 Winners, 1 Perfect, 250 Points   |   Tied for 602nd

Mando is the perfect opponent for Raul to test himself, a more experienced guy with good wins who’s fought decent competition. Definitely the fight I’m looking the most forward to
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09.19.2022 | 11:05 PM ET

Ayyyy

Predictions: 5 of 5 Winners, 1 Perfect, 315 Points   |   Tied for 175th

Sherdog has like 6 amateur fights listed. 4/6 by submission. All in round 1. Also has 4 fights this year already. Mando was choked out by Mo. His only ever submission win and he has mid level JJ. Think Raul is better everywhere. 

* Edited at 09.19.2022, 11:19 PM ET *

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09.19.2022 | 11:18 PM ET

Predictions: 5 of 5 Winners, 1 Perfect, 315 Points   |   Tied for 175th

Only fight I'm torn on is Lane and Richard. I think betting ITD is the safest bet. Lane worries me because he's been KOd 3 times already and Richard worries me because he went to a Draw with an absolute can. I think lane steamrolls , but idk. 

* Edited at 09.19.2022, 11:20 PM ET *

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09.19.2022 | 11:21 PM ET

Predictions: 3 of 5 Winners, 1 Perfect, 200 Points   |   Tied for 831st

I agree, the ufc is giving him a step up that is still very winnable for him. Mando is a good grappler but he does struggle against better wrestlers, which we saw in the mo fight. Obviously, mo and rosas are not on the same level (at least of what we know) but it shows a path to victory. And obviously, rosas is a wrestler so this is a test to see if he can hang with legit competition. He’s looked really strong thus far but we will have to see 

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Rah123
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09.19.2022 | 11:42 PM ET

Rich

Predictions: 4 of 5 Winners, 0 Perfect, 200 Points   |   Tied for 812th

Nothing to think about there man. Lane gets walked down and starched. Heard it first from me. The Tapology Fortune Teller. You're welcome.

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09.20.2022 | 12:09 AM ET

Rah

Predictions: 5 of 5 Winners, 1 Perfect, 315 Points   |   Tied for 175th

Idk. Lanes best win is Adams who is JJ main training partner and Richards best win is .. nobody. Btw that thumbs down is not me , I gave you the up

* Edited at 09.20.2022, 12:20 AM ET *

Rah123
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09.20.2022 | 12:28 AM ET

Rich

Predictions: 4 of 5 Winners, 0 Perfect, 200 Points   |   Tied for 812th

Haha I know man. You and I are always cool. Lions don't worry about the opinions of sheep so thumbs down don't worry me. Probably Tapology Gianni or Cheesyballs giving me the sneaky downvote as usual 

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