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Contender Series 2021: Week 4
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- Tuesday 09.21.2021 at 08:00 PM ET
- U.S. Broadcast: ESPN+
- Promotion: Dana White's Contender Series
- Ownership:
- Venue: UFC APEX
- Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
- Enclosure: Cage
- TV Announcers: Dan Hellie, Michael Bisping, Laura Sanko
- Ring Announcer: Justin Bernard
- Post-Fight Interviews: Laura Sanko
- MMA Bouts: 5
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Event Links:
| Bout | Info | |
|---|---|---|
| AJ Dobson defeats Hashem Arkhagha via Submission, Rear Naked Choke | 4:21 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Michael Morales defeats Nikolay Veretennikov via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Steven Nguyen defeats Theo Rlayang via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Kleydson Rodrigues defeats Santo Curatolo via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Victor Martinez defeats Jacob Rosales via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page |
Responses
04.24.2021 | 10:00 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 4 of 5 Winners, 1 Perfect, 225 Points | Tied for 96th
AJ Dobson, DEC
I believe that Hashem has beaten down tough competition but he had a 7 year layoff and hasn’t beat anyone of very good quality since his return. I think Hashem will come it rusty.
"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"
bout announced
Jake Hadley vs. Kleydson Rodrigues at 125 lbs (56.7 kg)
bout announced
Manuel Gaxhja vs. Chris Duncan at 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
bout announced
Caio Bittencourt vs. Albert Duraev at 185 lbs (83.9 kg)
bout status update
Hadley vs. Rodrigues Changed from Confirmed to Cancelled
09.13.2021 | 3:10 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 3 of 5 Winners, 0 Perfect, 165 Points | Tied for 448th
Chris Duncan, TKO, R1
has fought real opponents, Gaxhja has never fought anyone with real experience.
"Shut Up"-Weili Zhang
bout announced
Michael Morales vs. Nikolay Veretennikov at 170 lbs (77.1 kg)
bout announced
Steven Nguyen vs. Theo Rlayang at 145 lbs (65.8 kg)
bout announced
Kleydson Rodrigues vs. Santo Curatolo at 125 lbs (56.7 kg)
bout announced
Jacob Rosales vs. Victor Martinez at 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
09.18.2021 | 10:17 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 3 of 5 Winners, 1 Perfect, 175 Points | Tied for 286th
Hashem Arkhagha, TKO, R1
Yeah
09.19.2021 | 8:30 PM ET
Michael Morales vs Nikolay Veretennikov
Predictions: 4 of 5 Winners, 2 Perfect, 250 Points | Tied for 56th
09.20.2021 | 11:20 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 4 of 5 Winners, 0 Perfect, 200 Points | Tied for 188th
Michael Morales
miles morales?
"If you dont go too far you will never go far enough" - Uncle Chael
09.20.2021 | 11:50 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 3 of 4 Winners, 2 Perfect, 200 Points | Tied for 220th
Hashem Arkhagha, TKO, R2
All they do is fight in Jordan 🇯🇴
Nguyen vs. Rlayang
Steven Nguyen, DEC
Hopefully the reach & height plays out here
Rodrigues vs. Curatolo
Kleydson Rodrigues, TKO, R3
Brazilian always monsters
09.20.2021 | 11:52 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 3 of 4 Winners, 2 Perfect, 200 Points | Tied for 220th
Victor Martinez, DEC
Mullets have ****** me lately so taking The Brick!!
09.20.2021 | 3:01 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 3 of 5 Winners, 2 Perfect, 215 Points | Tied for 179th
Kleydson Rodrigues, DEC
Can't believe this fight is even odds. Kleydson has a massive size advantage.
weigh-in result
Jacob Rosales: 155.0 lbs (70.3 kgs)
weigh-in result
Victor Martinez: 156.0 lbs (70.8 kgs)
weigh-in result
Kleydson Rodrigues: 126.0 lbs (57.2 kgs)
weigh-in result
Santo Curatolo: 125.5 lbs (56.9 kgs)
weigh-in result
Steven Nguyen: 145.5 lbs (66.0 kgs)
weigh-in result
Theo Rlayang: 146.0 lbs (66.2 kgs)
weigh-in result
Michael Morales: 170.0 lbs (77.1 kgs)
weigh-in result
Nikolay Veretennikov: 171.0 lbs (77.6 kgs)
weigh-in result
Hashem Arkhagha: 189.0 lbs (85.7 kgs)
weigh-in result
AJ Dobson: 184.5 lbs (83.7 kgs)
09.20.2021 | 7:42 PM ET
Predictions: 1 of 5 Winners, 0 Perfect, 50 Points | Tied for 765th
09.20.2021 | 9:20 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 2 of 5 Winners, 1 Perfect, 125 Points | Tied for 599th
AJ Dobson, TKO, R2
All depends on who is applying the pressure, most of Arkhagha's opponents look out of shape. Dobson is gritty with aggression and a decent ground game, expecting it to stay on the feet unless Dobson does the takedowns. Really like Dobson here.
Morales vs. Veretennikov
Nikolay Veretennikov, DEC
This could be a Jailton Almeida type of outcome with Morales being sneaky good. Nikolay heavy prospect with better film and better opponents, still edging Nikolay here really liked his game.
Nguyen vs. Rlayang
Theo Rlayang, TKO, R2
Thinking this is going to be a standup war, Nguyen leaves a little too many openings on the feet. Rlayang feints and standup look really really nice, will be interested if Nguyen gets him on the mat.
Rodrigues vs. Curatolo
Kleydson Rodrigues, DEC
Curatolo is fast on the feet and efficient, just really liked the all around game from Rodrigues especially his top pressure.
Rosales vs. Martinez
Jacob Rosales, DEC
Victor Martinez looks like he leaves some openings on feet due to winding up some power punches, Rosales is a savage in the standup with quick straight punches and gets his hands back fast. Should make the difference in the fight. Really a good 50/50 matchup.
* Edited at 09.20.2021, 9:27 PM ET *
"They killed Jesus for speaking the truth..."
09.21.2021 | 1:29 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 3 of 5 Winners, 0 Perfect, 165 Points | Tied for 448th
Nikolay Veretennikov, TKO, R2
This guy trains with Dariush apparently so I'm picking him.
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09.21.2021 | 10:24 AM ET
Predictions: 0 of 0 Winners, 0 Perfect, 0 Points | Tied for 799th
09.21.2021 | 12:36 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 2 of 5 Winners, 0 Perfect, 115 Points | Tied for 649th
AJ Dobson, TKO, R1
Both fighters are powerful and have that one punch knockout but AJ Dobson has pretty good footwork I see it ending early most likely first round
Morales vs. Veretennikov
Nikolay Veretennikov, DEC
I've got Nikolay winning he's the tougher fighter and has fought at a higher level than Morales. Nikolay does great work in the clinch landing knees for fun. I haven't seen Morales really being tested yet and this surly will be the toughest fight of his career so far.
Nguyen vs. Rlayang
Steven Nguyen, TKO, R1
Nguyen with the early finish tonight then getting the contract from the ufc, Rlayang has already showed some pretty worrying signs from his chin get almost flashed knocked out in a few of his fights. Nguyen has already proved he belongs in the contenders in his last fight and just got caught late on which happens its the fight game after all. Nguyen will use his reach advantage and height advantage and pick Rlayang apart for the early stoppage.
Rodrigues vs. Curatolo
Santo Curatolo, TKO, R1
This may be the closest fight to call on tonights card, both fighters look good but Kleydson has very limited film that I could find, Curatolo has crazy power in his hands and will look for that 1st round ko to add too his resume, But if kleydson gets out the first round I start to back him more as Santo has showed some gas tank problems after the first round
Rosales vs. Martinez
Jacob Rosales, DEC
I am backing the power mullet that is Jacon Rosales he looks like he is starting to shape up to be a great fighter and at 26 will only be getting better, his game is looking better in his recent fights if his gas tank is in check he will get the dec no problem
09.21.2021 | 1:09 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 2 of 5 Winners, 0 Perfect, 100 Points | Tied for 667th
Hashem Arkhagha, TKO, R2
I love having fights to watch while I eat dinner on Tuesday, so awesome. This one is gonna be a banger
Morales vs. Veretennikov
Nikolay Veretennikov, TKO, R2
All second round KOs, let's go
Nguyen vs. Rlayang
Steven Nguyen, TKO, R2
Rlayang has fought too many cans for me to trust he has the experience to handle this matchup
Rosales vs. Martinez
Victor Martinez, TKO, R2
How do you pick against Vic the Brick
"Throughout my career I've learned that "If you win you're the ****, if you lose it's bad." - Bruno "Blindadao" Silva"
09.21.2021 | 3:01 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 3 of 5 Winners, 0 Perfect, 150 Points | Tied for 477th
Hashem Arkhagha, TKO, R2
Gimme Arkhagha.
Morales vs. Veretennikov
Nikolay Veretennikov, DEC
Gimme the -ov.
Nguyen vs. Rlayang
Steven Nguyen, TKO, R2
I'll take the ninja.
Rodrigues vs. Curatolo
Kleydson Rodrigues, SUB, R2
I'll take rodrigues.
Rosales vs. Martinez
Victor Martinez, TKO, R1
Gimme Martinez.
"Everybody wants to be a bodybuilder, but nobody wants to lift no heavy-ass weights. - Ronnie Coleman"
09.21.2021 | 3:10 PM ET
Predictions: 4 of 5 Winners, 1 Perfect, 240 Points | Tied for 75th
"So, if guns don't kill people, people kill people...Does that mean toasters don't toast toast, toast toast toast."
09.21.2021 | 5:12 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 4 of 5 Winners, 0 Perfect, 215 Points | Tied for 156th
Theo Rlayang, TKO, R2
KO loss to aalon cruz= insta fade
* Edited at 09.21.2021, 5:14 PM ET *
09.21.2021 | 6:38 PM ET
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09.21.2021 | 6:41 PM ET
Predictions: 2 of 5 Winners, 0 Perfect, 100 Points | Tied for 667th
"Throughout my career I've learned that "If you win you're the ****, if you lose it's bad." - Bruno "Blindadao" Silva"