Topic: Contender Series 2022
Dana White Contender Series 2022: Week 3
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08.03.2022 | 4:48 PM ET
Predictions: 5 of 5 Winners, 1 Perfect, 290 Points | Tied for 263rd
Bo Nickal vs. Zachary Borrego
Bo Nickal opened today as a -300 favorite on BOL. That number quickly moved to -1400. That is a more accurate line as Bo Nickal is a serious prospect. I am not sure there is a wrestler in MMA with more wrestling credentials than Bo right now. Henry Cejudo was an Olympic Champ but he fought in the UFC in his latter years. I do not see a way that Bo Nickal loses this fight.
Paulo Renato Jr. vs. Jamal Pogues
I am leaning towards Jamal Pogues. He is 26 and has a couple credible losses at an early age. He lost to Alex Polizzi and Jordan Young a few years back. He already has a decision victory on DWCS Week 9 from 2019. Renato Jr. has a fancy record but has not faced the toughest competition. A few of his pro fights were retirement fights for his opponents. Pogues is going drag Renato into deep waters and finish him inside the distance.
Erik Silva vs. Anvar Boynazarov
Anvar is a former Glory Kickboxer that actually beat Giga Chikadze back in 2015. They are both on the older side as Anvar is 33 and Erik Silva is 34. Age will not be a factor here but I believe Anvar's grappling ability will be tested here. This is not a good matchup for him considering Erik Silva is a heavy grappler. Will Erik Silva be able to avoid Anvar's tough shots on the feet? I see this fight ending in a knockout by Anvar or a submission by Silva. I am going with submission by Erik Silva.
Clayton Carpenter vs. Edgar Chairez
No explanation needed for this one. Favorable matchup for Carpenter and I think Carpenter gets it done inside the distance.
Karolina Wojcik vs. Sandra Lavado
Wojcik by decision.
Bo Nickal opened today as a -300 favorite on BOL. That number quickly moved to -1400. That is a more accurate line as Bo Nickal is a serious prospect. I am not sure there is a wrestler in MMA with more wrestling credentials than Bo right now. Henry Cejudo was an Olympic Champ but he fought in the UFC in his latter years. I do not see a way that Bo Nickal loses this fight.
Paulo Renato Jr. vs. Jamal Pogues
I am leaning towards Jamal Pogues. He is 26 and has a couple credible losses at an early age. He lost to Alex Polizzi and Jordan Young a few years back. He already has a decision victory on DWCS Week 9 from 2019. Renato Jr. has a fancy record but has not faced the toughest competition. A few of his pro fights were retirement fights for his opponents. Pogues is going drag Renato into deep waters and finish him inside the distance.
Erik Silva vs. Anvar Boynazarov
Anvar is a former Glory Kickboxer that actually beat Giga Chikadze back in 2015. They are both on the older side as Anvar is 33 and Erik Silva is 34. Age will not be a factor here but I believe Anvar's grappling ability will be tested here. This is not a good matchup for him considering Erik Silva is a heavy grappler. Will Erik Silva be able to avoid Anvar's tough shots on the feet? I see this fight ending in a knockout by Anvar or a submission by Silva. I am going with submission by Erik Silva.
Clayton Carpenter vs. Edgar Chairez
No explanation needed for this one. Favorable matchup for Carpenter and I think Carpenter gets it done inside the distance.
Karolina Wojcik vs. Sandra Lavado
Wojcik by decision.
* Edited at 08.03.2022, 4:52 PM ET *
"I'm not out here trying to put on an act like I'm crazy. In my opinion, everyone else is crazy. They're the ones who put on an act for you, doing what they're told in front of the camera."
- Tuesday 08.09.2022 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: Laura Sanko, Michael Bisping, Dan Hellie
- Ring Announcer: Justin Bernard
- Post-Fight Interviews: Laura Sanko
- MMA Bouts: 5
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Event Links:
| Bout | Info | |
|---|---|---|
| Bo Nickal defeats Zack Borrego via Submission, Rear Naked Choke | 1:02 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Jamal Pogues defeats Paulo Renato Jr. via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Erik Silva defeats Anvar Boynazarov via KO/TKO, Ground and Pound | 1:32 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Clayton Carpenter defeats Edgar Cháirez via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Karolina Wójcik defeats Sandra Lavado via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page |
