Contender Series 2022: Week 3

The official Tapology discussion thread for the event!

Lmaooo he probably is. Is he balding too? That’s another telltale sign 

@ayylmao tbh his hairline maybe a lil but still got a full lettuce on his head so doesn't look like it. 

I might've saw injection marks under the belly button, but also the video wasn't clear enough and I don't know too much about injecting roids.

Renato Jr. vs. Pogues
Jamal Pogues, DEC
Pogues got some sneaky good wins.

Nevermind after further detailed research thru instagram I have found it is a mole..... 🤣🤣🤦‍♂️

* Edited at 08.08.2022, 3:05 PM ET *

After wekk  2 :    7-2 ( Win - Loss ) . Ok guys it is time for winning predictions !!!

Nickal vs Borrego 
Bo Nickal , TKO , R1
Just one pro fight into his MMA career, Bo Nickal already has the MMA world buzzing. The Penn State wrestling phenom is seen as not only a blue-chip prospect, but potentially one of the best prospects in the world .The UFC is obviously going to slowly build this guy up. Nickal will likely win his fight, but the UFC will not sign him yet. They will continue to develop him until he’s ready to head to the big show. His will be a heavy signing episode. The only winner not signed will be Nickal, as explained before . 

Carpenter  vs  Chairez
Clayton Carpenter , SUB , R1
Best fight tonight .Flyweight fights are usually among the most exciting on any card they grace, and in the case of this episode of Contender’s Series, Clayton Carpenter-Edgar Chairez is no exception . Carpenter has strong wrestling which he has complimented with some impressive striking ability as well. This clash of styles will make for a very exciting fight that you should not miss. Carpenter is a talented flyweight in a division that could always use more talent on the roster. He scores a win and shows he belongs.

Boynazarov  vs  Silva
Anvar Boynazarov , TKO , R1
Only 23 % betting for uzbeki Anvar . C'mon , man !!!!  Boynazarov fighter is an outstanding striker, possessing an excellent Muay Thai background. He has an extensive professional kickboxing background, including a decision victory over now top-15 UFC fighter Giga Chikadze. As a pro mixed martial artist, he’s 3-0, and while his first two opponents were not high-level (won both fights in under 100 seconds), he took on a more credible opponent in his latest outing under the LFA banner and smoked him with a beautiful knee and punch combination in 21 seconds. He takes on his most experienced and credible opponent to date in Erik Silva here on the Contender Series, which will be an excellent measuring stick if he’s big league ready. His striking certainly is. Boynazarov has a style that Dana White always digs: an aggressive powerful striker that finishes fights. If he puts away Silva by knockout, White will be throwing a contract his way.

Pogues  vs   Renato Jr
Jamal Pogues , TKO , R1
40 % for Pogues . Nevermind !!!! Pogues also would possess his second Contender Series win, which always seems a lock. 

Wojcik vs Lavado
Karolina Wojcik , DEC . Two crazy girls !!!




Ok boys .This is for week 3 . See you soon . God bless you !!!

 

Borrego vs. Nickal
Zack Borrego, TKO, R1
Going for the homerun here

Does anybody think that Borrego stands a chance like at all?

Not if Bo remembers how to wrestle.

I’m set on four fights but Anvar vs Silva is tough to pick

I’m split on that one too. I feel like the ufc wants Anvar to win tho and even though they gave him a grappler, I’ve seen that Silva’s takedowns are not that great. Plus silva’s not a young guy so that makes me think it’s an easier fight for him than what’s on paper 

* Edited at 08.08.2022, 8:06 PM ET *

i'm parlaying all the favorites and for ****s n giggles hedging the main event

@split he’s been at Sanford since last year 

@split just check his instagram, he's living in FL and has for awhile.

Yeah that’s what I’m thinking. In the few fights I’ve seen, he knows how to sprawl decently well so that’s reassuring m. I’m sure Greg Jones will get him right with the tdd. 

How many times do you guys need to watch a 30 year old kickboxer transition to MMA to know they won't learn how to grapple? If Silva hangs out on the feet, he might get KO'd, but I watched Anvar get drawn into a fire fight and get rocked against Rob Fuller who is a massive can. If Silva plays this smart, he should absolutely win, he is way better than any of Anvar's 3 other opponents.

Just watched the fight you were referring to and that is not a good look for Anvar considering that fight was only a year ago, wouldn’t recommend for Silva to do exactly what Fuller did but if he can at least back Anvar up to the fence like Fuller did it is going to be a quick and easy night for him as that’s where he likes to set up most of his TD’s, if he’s able to do that we’re going to see the RNC streak continue. My only worry is how he is going to react to the knees Anvar likes to throw because he is going to have to eat a couple to close the distance (unless he just somehow times the TD perfectly).

* Edited at 08.09.2022, 12:46 AM ET *