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Contender Series 2021: Week 8
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- Tuesday 10.19.2021 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, Laura Sanko, Paul Felder
- Ring Announcer: Cyrus Fees
- Post-Fight Interviews: Laura Sanko
- MMA Bouts: 5
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Event Links:
| Bout | Info | |
|---|---|---|
| Jonny Parsons defeats Solomon Renfro via Decision, Split | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Piera Rodriguez defeats Valesca Machado via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Caio Borralho defeats Jesse Murray via KO/TKO, Strikes From the Top | 1:41 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Armen Petrosyan defeats Kaloyan Kolev via KO/TKO, Head Kick to Ground Strikes | 4:27 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Pedro Falcão defeats James Barnes via KO/TKO, Ground and Pound | 3:55 Round 3 of 3, 13:55 Total Bout Page |
Responses Page 2
10.19.2021 | 10:25 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 4 of 5 Winners, 1 Perfect, 255 Points | Tied for 162nd
Solomon Renfro, TKO, R2
Parsons striking did not wow me, Renfro should turn it into a gritty ugly fight that should favor him.
Machado vs. Rodriguez
Piera Rodriguez, DEC
Honestly just expecting Rodriguez to be better all around
Borralho vs. Murray
Caio Borralho, DEC
Borralho sound be the better striker that if needed he can hold Murray up against the cage.
Petrosyan vs. Kolev
Armen Petrosyan, TKO, R2
Did like Kolev cause of grappling but Petrosyan as a big dog with the striking he has + didn't like Kolev's striking d, let's a lot of shots hit his chin.
Barnes vs. Falcão
Pedro Falcão, TKO, R1
Not picking a 40 y/o... *** are the matchmakers doing? Way better young up and coming fighters they could have but have a 40 y/o who was outgrappled by a dude with 1 leg.
"They killed Jesus for speaking the truth..."
10.19.2021 | 11:42 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 4 of 5 Winners, 2 Perfect, 290 Points | Tied for 60th
Armen Petrosyan, TKO, R1
Kolev hasn't fought in 2 years. Along with that, both haven't fought the best of competition level but Kolev's has been far worst. It's close for me, I can see Kolev winning, but I'm going with Petrosyan
"Jreynolds future champ"
10.19.2021 | 11:48 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 4 of 5 Winners, 2 Perfect, 290 Points | Tied for 60th
Solomon Renfro, TKO, R1
For some reason this main event screams "Massive Upset" for me. Kind of like Łukasz Sudolski vs Igor Poterya from DWCS week five (Lukasz was a massive favorite but ended up losing). Both guys haven't fought the best of competition level either, but I'm still going with Solomon Renfro. He comes from CFFC which is a great organization that brought some other great fighters to the UFC like Sean Brady and Paul Felder.
"Jreynolds future champ"
10.19.2021 | 1:03 PM ET
Predictions: 4 of 5 Winners, 0 Perfect, 245 Points | Tied for 201st
Solomon Renfro, TKO, R1
Parsons has good Muay Thai, but honestly he's not that much impressive. Renfro is so good with body shots and it's a impressive athlete
Machado vs. Rodriguez
Piera Rodriguez, SUB, R3
Not a easy fight to predict, going with Piera but it's anybody's fight
Borralho vs. Murray
Caio Borralho, TKO, R2
Honestly, i think Murray's only advantage is that he's more used to this division. But it won't be enough.
Petrosyan vs. Kolev
Armen Petrosyan, TKO, R2
I'm surprised that so many people are picking Kolev. He is a strong wrestler, but his gas tank is very suspect and his stand up is really bad (no disrespect). He can take the first round, but he's about to gas out and being KO'd
Barnes vs. Falcão
Pedro Falcão, TKO, R1
Barnes is a very decent D2 wrestler, also got some sub skills. But you can't ignore the fact that he's 39. Picking Falcão but not sleeping on this fight
10.19.2021 | 1:48 PM ET
Predictions: 4 of 5 Winners, 1 Perfect, 255 Points | Tied for 162nd
"They're sorcerers they don't get knocked out"
10.19.2021 | 2:45 PM ET
Predictions: 2 of 5 Winners, 0 Perfect, 115 Points | Tied for 743rd
10.19.2021 | 2:49 PM ET
Predictions: 4 of 5 Winners, 1 Perfect, 255 Points | Tied for 162nd
"They're sorcerers they don't get knocked out"
10.19.2021 | 2:59 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 4 of 5 Winners, 2 Perfect, 290 Points | Tied for 60th
Piera Rodriguez, DEC
I don't make a habit of picking against a fighter on DWCS if they have a R5 finish victory.
Borralho vs. Murray
Caio Borralho, DEC
These odds are busted, +400 on someone from Strong Style is worth a shot.
Barnes vs. Falcão
Pedro Falcão, TKO, R1
Had my eye on this guy since he whooped ol' Bobby ***** in Smellator
"Throughout my career I've learned that "If you win you're the ****, if you lose it's bad." - Bruno "Blindadao" Silva"
10.19.2021 | 3:51 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 1 of 5 Winners, 0 Perfect, 50 Points | Tied for 840th
Solomon Renfro, DEC
I am actually not sure at all with this matchup.
Machado vs. Rodriguez
Piera Rodriguez, TKO, R2
I think tenacity will be the tale of the tape here, Piera has skills to back it up and I expect decent things from here even inside the UFC.
Borralho vs. Murray
Jesse Murray, DEC
Murray is more used to the weight class, but he is no bigger that Caio is at all. I rate neither of these gentlemen as UFC caliber. Not particularly sure why I'm picking Murray here, maybe just because I feel the odds are a bit weird.
Petrosyan vs. Kolev
Kaloyan Kolev, DEC
I think activity and quality of opponents can be in question for both of these gentlemen.
Barnes vs. Falcão
James Barnes, SUB, R3
Man I'm just completely at odds with the bookies on this one. Oof.
"I’m here to snatch necks and cash checks" - Darrick Minner
10.19.2021 | 4:13 PM ET
Predictions: 3 of 5 Winners, 1 Perfect, 215 Points | Tied for 316th
"Cowards die many times before their deaths; The valiant never taste of death but once." - Julius Caesar.
10.19.2021 | 4:37 PM ET
Predictions: 2 of 3 Winners, 0 Perfect, 100 Points | Tied for 771st
10.19.2021 | 5:26 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 3 of 5 Winners, 1 Perfect, 230 Points | Tied for 273rd
Solomon Renfro, TKO, R1
Toss up
Machado vs. Rodriguez
Valesca Machado, DEC
Toss up
Borralho vs. Murray
Caio Borralho, TKO, R1
Murray fought bums
Petrosyan vs. Kolev
Armen Petrosyan, TKO, R2
lol even inactive outta shape
10.19.2021 | 5:26 PM ET
Predictions: 4 of 5 Winners, 2 Perfect, 275 Points | Tied for 109th
"Excuse me guys, I want to say something. I want to stay humble, but I have to talk because you guys talk too much"
10.19.2021 | 5:36 PM ET
Predictions: 4 of 5 Winners, 1 Perfect, 255 Points | Tied for 162nd
You can check and see they have different instagram accounts.
MMA Armen: https://www.instagram.com/armen_s_petrosyan/
Professional Kickboxer 70-21 Armen: https://www.instagram.com/armenpetrosyan86/
If this was THE Armen Petrosyan I'd give it to him by sanctioned murder.
"They're sorcerers they don't get knocked out"
10.19.2021 | 5:40 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 3 of 5 Winners, 1 Perfect, 230 Points | Tied for 273rd
Solomon Renfro, TKO, R1
Parsons more technical striker. Live Underdog.
Machado vs. Rodriguez
Valesca Machado, TKO, R2
Dog or Pass closer than lined. Piera is hittable.
Borralho vs. Murray
Caio Borralho, TKO, R2
U2.5
Barnes vs. Falcão
Pedro Falcão, TKO, R3
Dog or Pass
"Complicated Human in Search of Simplicity"
10.19.2021 | 6:26 PM ET
Predictions: 4 of 5 Winners, 2 Perfect, 275 Points | Tied for 109th
Kolev's striking defense still sucks tho
* Edited at 10.19.2021, 6:27 PM ET *
"Excuse me guys, I want to say something. I want to stay humble, but I have to talk because you guys talk too much"
10.19.2021 | 6:36 PM ET
Predictions: 4 of 5 Winners, 1 Perfect, 255 Points | Tied for 162nd
"They're sorcerers they don't get knocked out"
10.19.2021 | 7:15 PM ET
Talented New Predictions
Predictions: 4 of 5 Winners, 1 Perfect, 225 Points | Tied for 280th
I am enamored with Piera Rodriguez at -350. She has an egregious knife hand block. Rodriguez won't prevent the senses. Hammertime!
Borralho vs. Murray
I like Caio Borralho at -560. He has an original kimura. Borralho shall operate the cake. Trust me!
Barnes vs. Falcão
I believe in Pedro Falcão at -310. He has a perfect Samoan driver. Falcão can operate the crowd noise.
Petrosyan vs. Kolev
I fancy Armen Petrosyan at -130. He has a hypersonic heart stomp and a brackish hammerfist. Petrosyan is about to land the opposing forces.
Renfro vs. Parsons
I am sticking with Solomon Renfro at -290. He has a heavenly kouchi gari and a cryptic powerbomb. Renfro will guess the cutman.
"This is the droid you're looking for."
10.19.2021 | 7:36 PM ET
Predictions: 4 of 5 Winners, 2 Perfect, 305 Points | Tied for 30th with 21 others
It’s hard not to call Caio Borralho the top fighter on the episode, seeing what he did to Aaron Jeffrey just a couple weeks ago. Borralho, who is a physical specimen and well-rounded, showed in that fight that he is clearly ready for the next level, regardless if Dana White disagreed or not.
Falcao - 450
If not for a shoulder injury against Glyan Alves, Pedro Falcão had not seen defeat since 2015.The Shooto Brazil vet has been beating very experienced opponents in his last five fights, including two impressive first-round finished.
"Never let the fear of striking out, keep you from playing the game. "
10.19.2021 | 7:50 PM ET
Picking all favorites, i know i'm lame.. picked a lot of finishes too
Predictions: 3 of 5 Winners, 2 Perfect, 240 Points | Tied for 240th
Excited for this card... Excited to see Borralho get his second chance at a contract. Also excited to see Kolev, Rodriguez and Renfro fight. I've watched Renfro fight a few times on fight pass 3 or 4 times, very bright prospect.
* Edited at 10.19.2021, 7:50 PM ET *
"Pound for Pound! Headshot, dead!"