Topic: Contender Series 2023

Contender Series 2023: Week 4

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05.05.2023 | 1:57 PM ET

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Contender Series 2023
  • Tuesday 08.29.2023 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: Octagon
  • TV Announcers: Brendan Fitzgerald, Laura Sanko, Daniel Cormier
  • Ring Announcer: Justin Bernard
  • Post-Fight Interviews: Laura Sanko
  • MMA Bouts: 5
  • Event Links:
Bout   Info
Carlos Prates   defeats   Mitch Ramirez   via KO/TKO, Straight Left   1:14 Round 2 of 3, 6:14 Total Bout Page
Marco Tulio   defeats   Yousri Belgaroui   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Timmy Cuamba   defeats   Mateo Vogel   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Thomas Petersen   defeats   Chandler Cole   via Submission, Keylock   1:08 Round 2 of 3, 6:08 Total Bout Page
Bolaji Oki   defeats   Dylan Salvador   via KO/TKO, Punches and Knees   2:46 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page

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Squeakypuff
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08.29.2023 | 8:18 PM ET

Predictions: 3 of 5 Winners, 1 Perfect, 230 Points   |   Tied for 383rd

@Squeakypuff 
or not. Jesus. 

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el222
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08.29.2023 | 8:18 PM ET

Predictions: 3 of 5 Winners, 0 Perfect, 165 Points   |   Tied for 734th

great win
CrimsonChinGuru
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08.29.2023 | 8:18 PM ET

Predictions: 4 of 5 Winners, 2 Perfect, 290 Points   |   Tied for 68th

Salvador goers down bad

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Saikou
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08.29.2023 | 8:19 PM ET

damn I feel for Salvador, didn't get to show his skills too much but Oki did exactly what you gotta to get a contract, aggressive and looking for an early finish

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Mrodriguez657
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08.29.2023 | 8:19 PM ET

Predictions: 3 of 5 Winners, 1 Perfect, 200 Points   |   Tied for 548th

Oki like a man possessed sheeeesh
Blackbet25
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08.29.2023 | 8:19 PM ET

Predictions: 3 of 5 Winners, 1 Perfect, 200 Points   |   Tied for 548th

Oh my… didn’t come to play games… killer instinct 

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AyyLmaonnaise
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08.29.2023 | 8:19 PM ET

Predictions: 3 of 5 Winners, 1 Perfect, 190 Points   |   Tied for 624th

Damn oki looked really good 

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Calfoth
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08.29.2023 | 8:19 PM ET

Predictions: 2 of 5 Winners, 0 Perfect, 115 Points   |   Tied for 1016th

Salvador’s liver imploded 

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danromanick
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08.29.2023 | 8:19 PM ET

I didn't realize how many kickboxers turned MMA fighters have beat Giga. I thought he was a lot better than that especially after this result
hyp3mma
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08.29.2023 | 8:19 PM ET

Predictions: 5 of 5 Winners, 3 Perfect, 365 Points   |   Tied for 1st with 3 others

+170 !!!! Odds kept moving, I kept playing
BELM0NT
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08.29.2023 | 8:19 PM ET

Nice call oki backers. Makes me feel more confident about Yousri
2023.08.29 8:19 PM ET

bout result

Bolaji Oki defeats Dylan Salvador via KO/TKO at 2:46 of Round 1
FengShuiMMA
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08.29.2023 | 8:20 PM ET

It just takes a bit it prep work and DWCS is awesome for mid week bets.  I wish there was more. 
hyp3mma
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08.29.2023 | 8:20 PM ET

Predictions: 5 of 5 Winners, 3 Perfect, 365 Points   |   Tied for 1st with 3 others

Oki's win over Melikyan is such a great win, we'll see more from him soon
supnavarili
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08.29.2023 | 8:21 PM ET

Predictions: 4 of 5 Winners, 1 Perfect, 255 Points   |   Tied for 248th

Gianni jynxed it
Oddsbot
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08.29.2023 | 8:21 PM ET

Criminy!?!

Predictions: 2 of 5 Winners, 0 Perfect, 100 Points   |   Tied for 1115th

Early stoppage? Salvador got punished. Tremendous.

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el222
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08.29.2023 | 8:21 PM ET

Predictions: 3 of 5 Winners, 0 Perfect, 165 Points   |   Tied for 734th

Salvador is ufc level, I hope to see him get another shot down the line, but yeah Oki looked really good
danromanick
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08.29.2023 | 8:21 PM ET

Does Oki have a lot of kickboxing experience or is he just that athletically gifted? I missed if the broadcast said if he did or not
DJJones
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08.29.2023 | 8:21 PM ET

Predictions: 3 of 5 Winners, 2 Perfect, 250 Points   |   Tied for 286th

@Murray101 
Looks like I'm not the only one who's got the perfect prediction.
Gentry
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08.29.2023 | 8:22 PM ET

Predictions: 3 of 5 Winners, 0 Perfect, 165 Points   |   Tied for 734th

That really sucks for salva 
Sexy Beefer
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08.29.2023 | 8:22 PM ET

I knew it

Predictions: 4 of 5 Winners, 0 Perfect, 230 Points   |   Tied for 342nd

Oki had this in the bag, there was never any doubt.

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