Topic: Contender Series 2023
Contender Series 2023: Week 2
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- Tuesday 08.15.2023 at 07:00 PM ET
- U.S. Broadcast: ESPN+
- Promotion: Dana White's Contender Series
- Ownership:
- Venue: UFC Apex
- Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
- Enclosure: Octagon
- TV Announcers: Brendan Fitzgerald, Laura Sanko, Paul Felder
- Ring Announcer: Justin Bernard
- Post-Fight Interviews: Laura Sanko
- MMA Bouts: 5
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Event Links:
| Bout | Info | |
|---|---|---|
| Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady defeats George Hardwick via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Ibo Aslan defeats Paulo Renato Jr. via KO/TKO, Punches | 2:22 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Hyder Amil defeats Emrah Sonmez via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Eduarda Moura defeats Janaína Silva via Submission, Rear Naked Choke | 4:00 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Charalampos Grigoriou defeats Cameron Smotherman via KO/TKO, Straight Right to Ground Punches | 1:00 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page |
Responses Page 4
08.14.2023 | 10:07 AM ET
"He may be fast and explosive but all you have to do is survive and he will punch himself out"
That applies to most explosive heavyweights, even the good one. How many heavyweights in the UFC have more than 5 minutes of cardio if they throw more than 10 strikes a minute.
08.14.2023 | 10:11 AM ET
Predictions: 1 of 5 Winners, 1 Perfect, 100 Points | Tied for 1151st
I’d probably pick guys like nascimento, Mayes, Hamdy, buday, waldo, both tafa’s, parkin, etc. over him
To me aslan is another Walt Harris. Looks super explosive then loses after round 1. Walt Harris is dog****, I expect aslan to have a similar career
* Edited at 08.14.2023, 10:11 AM ET *
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
08.14.2023 | 10:12 AM ET
Predictions: 3 of 5 Winners, 1 Perfect, 230 Points | Tied for 167th
08.14.2023 | 10:13 AM ET
Predictions: 1 of 5 Winners, 1 Perfect, 100 Points | Tied for 1151st
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
08.14.2023 | 10:16 AM ET
Predictions: 3 of 5 Winners, 1 Perfect, 230 Points | Tied for 167th
08.14.2023 | 10:19 AM ET
Predictions: 1 of 5 Winners, 1 Perfect, 100 Points | Tied for 1151st
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
08.14.2023 | 10:20 AM ET
Hayes, I'm sorry but this guy is terrible in every area of MMA. His only attribute is that he's a good athlete. There's zero process or coherence behind his game.
Buddy, despite being 4-0 in the UFC. I don't think you can be impressed him. Him having success in the UFC is a proof that heavyweight is a wasteland.
Waldo, I like him a bit because he does have a decent hands, output, and speed for a Heavyweight. But my guy can't do anything against leg kicks and is pillowfisted. You can't tell me aslan doesn't have a decent chance of just TKO'ing him with leg kicks.
Hamdy, I will give you that. He's a genuinely good Heavyweight prospect but he also got busted for roid and out for 2 years.
"To me aslan is another Walt Harris. Looks super explosive then loses after round 1. Walt Harris is dog****, I expect aslan to have a similar career"
And Walt Harris is ranked in the top 10 at one point, this basically prove all of my point.
08.14.2023 | 10:23 AM ET
Predictions: 1 of 5 Winners, 1 Perfect, 100 Points | Tied for 1151st
Yeah Walt Harris was ranked, but look who he fought to get there; his best win was geriatric oleinik. Sure he reached the top 10 but the guy is also 13-10, aka not a good fighter. Also comparing him to Harris does not mean aslan will be ranked; I’m comparing him to Harris in that he is explosive for 3 minutes then gives up and loses
* Edited at 08.14.2023, 10:25 AM ET *
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
08.14.2023 | 10:32 AM ET
Hayes, Buddy, Waldo.
They're all not good or deeply flawed.
Do you see my point? Heavyweight is a terrible division. Being just a good athlete and slightly knowing how to abuse it would carry you a long way in heavyweight.
Which is my original point about Aslan. He's jacked, athletic, powerful, fast. And can throw decent leg kicks. You cant tell me he won't have success in the UFC heavyweight division with just these attributes and limited skills.
08.14.2023 | 10:37 AM ET
Predictions: 1 of 5 Winners, 1 Perfect, 100 Points | Tied for 1151st
* Edited at 08.14.2023, 10:38 AM ET *
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
08.14.2023 | 10:43 AM ET
* Edited at 08.14.2023, 10:45 AM ET *
08.14.2023 | 10:44 AM ET
Predictions: 1 of 5 Winners, 1 Perfect, 100 Points | Tied for 1151st
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
08.14.2023 | 10:50 AM ET
Predictions: 3 of 5 Winners, 1 Perfect, 230 Points | Tied for 167th
08.14.2023 | 11:14 AM ET
Predictions: 0 of 2 Winners, 0 Perfect, 0 Points | Tied for 1294th
08.14.2023 | 11:25 AM ET
Predictions: 0 of 2 Winners, 0 Perfect, 0 Points | Tied for 1294th
08.14.2023 | 11:49 AM ET
Predictions: 3 of 5 Winners, 3 Perfect, 275 Points | Tied for 43rd with 8 others
The one fight on here I am staying away from is the Hyder Amil fight. 33 years old vs 31 years old at feartherweight for two ufc prospects? That just seems odd to me. No matter who wins, either guy is going to be on the clock to do something, if anything. Seems greasy. I wouldn't be shocked either way that one goes. Good analysis. I get why Hyder Amil is favored but beyond anything you touched on, I'm not thrilled with how a lot of newer LFA fighters are doing in the jump up to the big show or DWCS. It has been a bit disappointing the last couple years.
"Sir, ARE you ready? Sir, ARE you ready? FIGHT!!!"
08.14.2023 | 11:55 AM ET
Predictions: 3 of 5 Winners, 3 Perfect, 275 Points | Tied for 43rd with 8 others
"Sir, ARE you ready? Sir, ARE you ready? FIGHT!!!"
08.14.2023 | 12:05 PM ET
Predictions: 1 of 5 Winners, 1 Perfect, 100 Points | Tied for 1151st
Also lmfao Renato vs aslan is at 205. Both guys should be at that weight class but doubt they will do much
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
08.14.2023 | 12:12 PM ET
Predictions: 3 of 5 Winners, 3 Perfect, 275 Points | Tied for 43rd with 8 others
"Sir, ARE you ready? Sir, ARE you ready? FIGHT!!!"
08.14.2023 | 1:00 PM ET
Predictions: 1 of 5 Winners, 1 Perfect, 100 Points | Tied for 1151st
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"