Topic: Contender Series 2023
Contender Series 2023: Week 1
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05.05.2023 | 1:45 PM ET
Responses Page 3
08.06.2023 | 11:19 PM ET
Predictions: 2 of 5 Winners, 0 Perfect, 100 Points | Tied for 514th
"High risk is high adrenaline. ..."
08.07.2023 | 12:16 AM ET
Predictions: 4 of 5 Winners, 0 Perfect, 215 Points | Tied for 50th with 8 others
"“It’s tight” - Daniel Cormier"
08.07.2023 | 12:44 AM ET
08.07.2023 | 12:45 AM ET
08.07.2023 | 12:45 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 2 of 5 Winners, 0 Perfect, 100 Points | Tied for 514th
Lucas Fernando, TKO, R1
No disrespect intended but how did Cesar Almeida get a DWCS fight? He’s beaten 2 0-0 fighters and his last win was against a dude with a 5-28 record. The UFC really need a prospect guy on their team. They should call Shawn Bitter of CageSide Press.
Machado vs. Szaflarski
Kevin Szaflarski, DEC
The UFC could use both of these guys
"I CANT LET YOU GET CLOSE!"
08.07.2023 | 2:34 AM ET
Predictions: 2 of 5 Winners, 0 Perfect, 100 Points | Tied for 514th
"High risk is high adrenaline. ..."
08.07.2023 | 8:02 AM ET
Predictions: 2 of 5 Winners, 1 Perfect, 125 Points | Tied for 342nd
08.07.2023 | 8:12 AM ET
Predictions: 3 of 5 Winners, 0 Perfect, 165 Points | Tied for 160th
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
08.07.2023 | 8:16 AM ET
Predictions: 0 of 2 Winners, 0 Perfect, 0 Points | Tied for 1193rd
It is amazing that this guy is on his third replacement, and very much for good reason. Van showed he belongs in the UFC and probably sooner than it took. I know you have loved Van and I have become a fan the last couple of years. I feel bad for Rickson because I thought he was going home with a limb after this match up. Dias is probably more of the same. It is clear to me that they are using Borjas as a warm body. I don't think he is a bad fighter at all. But they are giving him really tough matchups.
* Edited at 08.07.2023, 8:18 AM ET *
"Sir, ARE you ready? Sir, ARE you ready? FIGHT!!!"
08.07.2023 | 8:38 AM ET
Predictions: 3 of 5 Winners, 0 Perfect, 165 Points | Tied for 160th
Also side note, I saw a lot of people talking about Borjas training partners, dias is an ATT mainstay and the main training partner of pantoja. That’s much better than training with Pinedo (a striker) and puelles (a heel hook guy who can’t fight)
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
08.07.2023 | 9:28 AM ET
Predictions: 3 of 5 Winners, 0 Perfect, 165 Points | Tied for 160th
* Edited at 08.07.2023, 9:34 AM ET *
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
08.07.2023 | 11:20 AM ET
08.07.2023 | 11:40 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 1 of 5 Winners, 0 Perfect, 50 Points | Tied for 844th
Lucas Fernando, TKO, R1
This is gonna be a fun technical fight to watch. Both fighters pack a lot of damage in their kicks and I could definitely see Almeida winning a decision or even wearing down Fernando to the point he crumbles and Almeida gets a late TKO. But Fernando is more experienced in MMA and has a much better ground game so I think he will win.
Nolan vs. Grad
Bogdan Grad, TKO, R1
50/50 but Grad has a better ground game so I’ll take him.
Machado vs. Szaflarski
Caio Machado, TKO, R1
I have no idea why Szaflarski is a huge favorite here. I understand the hype but I don’t see any way he can win against Machado. Machado is the more athletic fighter, packs more power, and is a much better wrestler, plus he has black belts in multiple martial arts. Szaflarski has quite literally no way to win. Machado is better everywhere.
Talbott vs. Cortez
Reyes Cortez, TKO, R2
Talbott could certainly win but Reyes Cortez is the more experienced fighter + he’s already been on DWCS once. Also despite coming from a wrestling background, Talbott isn’t a great defensive grappler, which won’t help against an opponent like Cortez.
Borjas vs. Dias
Victor Dias, SUB, R1
Both look very good but Borjas cannot wrestle at all whatsoever. He would probably win against a striker.
"I kind of try to focus on the moment, in the present. That’s humility. That’s being humble. That’s not setting no expectation. That’s going out there, enjoying the game, competing at a high level.” - Giannis Antetokounmpo"
08.07.2023 | 11:43 AM ET
Predictions: 1 of 5 Winners, 0 Perfect, 50 Points | Tied for 844th
"I kind of try to focus on the moment, in the present. That’s humility. That’s being humble. That’s not setting no expectation. That’s going out there, enjoying the game, competing at a high level.” - Giannis Antetokounmpo"
08.07.2023 | 12:30 PM ET
Predictions: 1 of 5 Winners, 0 Perfect, 50 Points | Tied for 844th
"KURZHAAR - Tomorrow Never Comes Until It's Too Late"
08.07.2023 | 12:31 PM ET
Predictions: 4 of 5 Winners, 0 Perfect, 215 Points | Tied for 50th with 8 others
"“It’s tight” - Daniel Cormier"
08.07.2023 | 1:05 PM ET
weigh-in result
Kevin Borjas: 125.5 lbs (56.9 kgs)
weigh-in result
Victor Dias: 126.0 lbs (57.2 kgs)
weigh-in result
Payton Talbott: 135.5 lbs (61.5 kgs)
weigh-in result
Reyes Cortez: 135.5 lbs (61.5 kgs)
weigh-in result
Caio Machado: 256.0 lbs (116.1 kgs)
weigh-in result
Kevin Szaflarski: 260.5 lbs (118.2 kgs)
weigh-in result
Tom Nolan: 155.0 lbs (70.3 kgs)
weigh-in result
Bogdan Grad: 156.0 lbs (70.8 kgs)
weigh-in result
César Almeida: 185.5 lbs (84.1 kgs)
weigh-in result
Lucas Fernando: 186.0 lbs (84.4 kgs)
08.07.2023 | 1:46 PM ET
Predictions: 3 of 5 Winners, 0 Perfect, 165 Points | Tied for 160th
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
08.07.2023 | 2:13 PM ET
08.07.2023 | 2:18 PM ET
Predictions: 3 of 5 Winners, 0 Perfect, 165 Points | Tied for 160th
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"