Topic: Contender Series 2023
Contender Series 2023: Week 9
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- Tuesday 10.03.2023 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: Michael Bisping, Brendan Fitzgerald, Laura Sanko
- Ring Announcer: Justin Bernard
- MMA Bouts: 4
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Event Links:
| Bout | Info | |
|---|---|---|
| Rodolfo Bellato defeats Murtaza Talha via KO/TKO, Punches | 4:46 Round 2 of 3, 9:46 Total Bout Page | |
| Victor Hugo defeats Eduardo Torres via Submission, Kneebar | 2:16 Round 2 of 3, 7:16 Total Bout Page | |
| Magomed Gadzhiyasulov defeats José Medina via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Mauricio Ruffy defeats Raimond Magomedaliev via KO/TKO, Ground and Pound | 4:45 Round 3 of 3, 14:45 Total Bout Page |
Responses
bout announced
Lucas Rocha vs. Davi Bittencourt
event start time updated
From Tuesday, October 3 at 8:00pm ET to Tuesday, October 3 at 7:00pm ET
event start time updated
From Tuesday, October 3 at 7:00pm ET to Tuesday, October 3 at 8:00pm ET
bout announced
Eduardo Torres vs. Victor Hugo at 135 lbs (61.2 kg)
08.07.2023 | 12:50 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 1 of 4 Winners, 0 Perfect, 50 Points | Tied for 814th
Lucas Rocha, DEC
Both of these fighters should be in the UFC. Sucks that 1 of the 2 is most likely getting left behind
Torres vs. Silva
Eduardo Matias Torres, DEC
Leaning Torres but it looms like Silva has faced tougher competition
"I CANT LET YOU GET CLOSE!"
bout announced
Magomed Gadzhiyasulov vs. José Medina at 205 lbs (93.0 kg)
bout announced
Rodolfo Bellato vs. Murtaza Talha at 205 lbs (93.0 kg)
08.12.2023 | 10:25 AM ET
Predictions: 1 of 4 Winners, 0 Perfect, 50 Points | Tied for 814th
"“It’s tight” - Daniel Cormier"
08.14.2023 | 9:47 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 2 of 3 Winners, 0 Perfect, 115 Points | Tied for 317th
Lucas Rocha, DEC
Afroman for UFC? Rocha has a nice recent LFA win though and looks pretty tough but size disadvantage perhaps... I hope they can both get success, flyweight always needs more guys can be pretty shallow
Torres vs. Silva
Victor Hugo Silva, TKO, R2
Great record, great finishes, great fighter... Team Astra Darren Till trained there when left Liverpool and has a kid there or something? I wonder if he supports them and the mother still
Gadzhiyasulov vs. Medina
Magomed Gadzhiyasulov, TKO, R1
I am a big fan of the Latin fighters from all around there but hard to go against Dagestani's and KHK so he has good support
Bellato vs. Talha
Murtaza Talha, TKO, R2
6 ft 3 Brazilian Robo Cop looking guy... But Ginger Dagestani?.... The fear is real
"I am the greatest blonde man in the world. I am Tru Viking." - Alexander Gustaffsson / "The world must bow to my glory. I am a God amongst mortals. They must pay me tribute in wine and concubine for my deeds." - Jon Jones "
08.17.2023 | 10:33 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 1 of 4 Winners, 0 Perfect, 50 Points | Tied for 814th
Magomed Gadzhiyasulov, TKO, R1
Both guys haven’t seen the best competition.
"I CANT LET YOU GET CLOSE!"
bout announced
Raheam Forest vs. Mauricio Ruffy
08.21.2023 | 9:40 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 1 of 4 Winners, 0 Perfect, 50 Points | Tied for 814th
Lucas Rocha, DEC
Yet another fight that is just criminal to see booked. Both UFC level so having one ripped of a chance sucks bad. Davi has surprised me lately with his performances, not exactly the most exciting guy but he gets it done. Rocha has more raw talent and a decision for him seems likely here, a sweaty one. Give me Rocha decision, 29-28.
Torres vs. Silva
Eduardo Matias Torres, DEC
My personal favorite fight on the card. I always thought Cyborg was going to be in the UFC sooner and never thought he'd have to go through contender. He's got some long range weapons here which i see giving Silva some trouble. Both these guys are too experienced for this show in my honest opinion.
Gadzhiyasulov vs. Medina
Magomed Gadzhiyasulov, SUB, R2
The good ol can crusher fight, can't have a contender series card without one. Magomed has had way better experience tho and trains with a very underrated team worldwide. Magomed should be a 3-1 in this spot.
Forest vs. Ruffy
Raheam Forest, SUB, R2
Raheam domination.
bout status update
Forest vs. Ruffy Changed from Confirmed to Fizzled
08.30.2023 | 10:38 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 1 of 4 Winners, 0 Perfect, 50 Points | Tied for 814th
Murtaza Talha, SUB, R2
Bellato put on an absolute snoozer last time out.
bout announced
Mauricio Ruffy vs. Raimond Magomedaliev at 170 lbs (77.1 kg)
09.13.2023 | 6:23 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 3 of 4 Winners, 0 Perfect, 165 Points | Tied for 114th
Murtaza Talha, TKO, R1
Poor bellato man got fed killers both dwcs fights
Torres vs. Silva
Eduardo Matias Torres, DEC
This could be the highest level Dwcs bout ever
Gadzhiyasulov vs. Medina
Magomed Gadzhiyasulov, TKO, R1
Medina to old now and his last win was not contender series worthy Magomed should eat Medina like chip
Ruffy vs. Magomedaliev
Raimond Magomedaliev, TKO, R1
WHAT A CARD raimond might lose due to his recent inactivity he’ll be ring rusty against a man you can’t give one moment to but my question is why is this fight happening again the week after
Rocha vs. Costa
Lucas Rocha, DEC
Rocha one of my biggest prospects right now should be a good test but this kid loves test and I’d love to see him grow in the ufc as he’s only 23 and has plenty of time
" “My hands don’t discriminate.” -Israel Adesanya"
09.20.2023 | 11:09 AM ET
Predictions: 1 of 4 Winners, 0 Perfect, 50 Points | Tied for 814th
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
09.20.2023 | 12:16 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 1 of 3 Winners, 0 Perfect, 50 Points | Tied for 814th
Magomed Gadzhiyasulov
might be hard to watch even, what is this mismatch?
09.24.2023 | 10:26 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 1 of 4 Winners, 0 Perfect, 50 Points | Tied for 814th
Murtaza Talha, TKO, R2
Look I'm gonna bet on the guy's who's name I pronounce the worst and that's Talha
Torres vs. Silva
Eduardo Matias Torres, DEC
Torres just seems like an animal bro, we want a Chilean prospect baby
Gadzhiyasulov vs. Medina
Magomed Gadzhiyasulov, TKO, R2
See my reasonings for the first one
Ruffy vs. Magomedaliev
Raimond Magomedaliev
Russian prospects go wild.
Rocha vs. Costa
Lucas Rocha, DEC
IDK, gonna bet on the guy with the better record and wins over his last few opponents.
"My goal is perfection. I will never reach perfection." - Georges St-Pierre.
09.27.2023 | 11:54 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 2 of 4 Winners, 0 Perfect, 115 Points | Tied for 317th
Murtaza Talha, TKO, R1
I think Bellato is UFC level, but he is not getting any favors with the DWCS matchmaking. He is mostly a BJJ guy but has decent striking and wrestling. Thing is he is facing the guy who imo is the brightest prospect both at 185 and 205 right now. Murtaza is unbeaten both as an ammy and pro winning several IMMAF gold medals as an ammy and looking as an absolute beast as a pro. Like most KHK guys, he has overwhelming wrestling as his best tools to win fights. He has a striking level similar to Bellato´s but he should be able to control the fight on the ground and find the finish
Torres vs. Silva
Victor Hugo Silva, TKO, R2
I am not sold in either guy as a UFC fighter, but a dominant win here would justify getting signed. After watching tape, I have been more impressed by Silva´s performances. He has been fighting more often at welterweight than at bantamweight, so if he makes the cut succesfully he will be the much stronger guy. He will have the ground advantage as he has a really solid BJJ game whereas on the feet he doesn´t bring a lot. On the other side, Torres looks more comfortable on the feet even if his volume will be lower than Silva´s, he will be the one to score more damage. I think this is a really even fight but I will give the edge to Silva due to his ground game.
Gadzhiyasulov vs. Medina
Magomed Gadzhiyasulov, TKO, R1
I guess given the lack of depth on the Light Heavyweight regional scene some missmatches have to be expected, but man this one may look rough. I think Gadzhiyasulov is a really good prospect, as he moves like a lightweight on the feet while bringing the KHK wrestling similarly to Talha. There is not a single area where Medina is better. Gadzhiyasulov should be able to finish this early
Ruffy vs. Magomedaliev
Raimond Magomedaliev, TKO, R2
Good matchmaking between two guys good enough to deserve a chance. Both guys are really good strikers, with Magomedaliev´s use of kicking being specially noticeable. He will have the ground advantage in this matchup so that´s is always useful. The big worry with Raimond is his cardio, specially when fighting a really powerful guy like Ruffy who is able to keep that. Despite that, I think Raimond will be able to find the finish early
Rocha vs. Bittencourt
Davi Bittencourt, DEC
This is a really good fight, both guys deserve a shot and I expect both of them to end up in a big company. Bittencourt is a really complete fighter who I have been following for a few years he is decent enough on the ground, but where he really shines is in the ground by mixing high level wrestling with really good BJJ. Rocha may be the opposite, having some decent BJJ while having a really good striking game where mixxes everythinh really well. Overall, I am leaning Costa as I have seen more flaws on Rocha´s ground game where he can be controlled on his back once the fight hits the ground
"I was involved in a robbery with Mike Beltran"
09.27.2023 | 9:48 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 1 of 4 Winners, 0 Perfect, 50 Points | Tied for 814th
Raimond Magomedaliev, TKO, R2
I think Raimond Magomedaliev can be a star in the UFC.
09.28.2023 | 7:32 AM ET
Is this dude Dagestani or English XD
"Don't let him Bully you son "
09.29.2023 | 9:16 AM ET
Fighting Nerds
Predictions: 3 of 4 Winners, 1 Perfect, 205 Points | Tied for 44th with 2 others
"My balls was hot" - Derrick Lewis
09.29.2023 | 9:51 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 2 of 4 Winners, 0 Perfect, 100 Points | Tied for 487th
Murtaza Talha, TKO, R1
100% a mid to late 1st RD finish incoming. Bellato's loss to Petrino ain't shameful at all to have on the record considering he;s UFC calliber but Talha looks to have bombs in his hands & seems to be a lock of the card for me IMO as a betting man.
Torres vs. Silva
Victor Hugo Silva, DEC
I predict a DEC incoming likely. Hard to say who, but would slightly lean w/ Silva since he has more ways to win ig? Also these Brazilians are cruising through this season of DWCS.
Gadzhiyasulov vs. Medina
Magomed Gadzhiyasulov, TKO, R1
Easily a RD 1 finish incoming on either side. Magomed seems like a beast though and has bombs in his hands.
Ruffy vs. Magomedaliev
Raimond Magomedaliev, TKO, R2
Def like Raimond's win against Impa in Eagle FC. Another Russian beast & I see a slug fest incoming w/ Magomedaliev coming out on top or a Wrestling clinic if he's anything like these other Russian beasts.
Rocha vs. Bittencourt
Davi Bittencourt, TKO, R1
Definitely see this banger ending by the end of the 1st RD or beginning of the 2nd based off of their prior track records in the cage. Slightly leaning towards Davi w/ that 1st RD dangerous finishing potential though.
"We Fall, But We Get Up Because The Ground Is No Place For A Champion." - Dustin Poirier
09.29.2023 | 10:29 AM ET
Predictions: 1 of 4 Winners, 0 Perfect, 50 Points | Tied for 814th
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
09.29.2023 | 12:53 PM ET
The Talent on This Card is Exceptional
Predictions: 1 of 4 Winners, 0 Perfect, 50 Points | Tied for 814th
"Moicano wants money" - Renato Moicano, November 12, 2022
10.01.2023 | 3:35 AM ET
Predictions: 2 of 4 Winners, 1 Perfect, 140 Points | Tied for 243rd
10.02.2023 | 10:32 AM ET
Predictions: 2 of 4 Winners, 0 Perfect, 115 Points | Tied for 317th
I will keep with my prediction as it is just because everyone from the same gym is not gonna have the same amout of success but damn if the fighting nerds are not looking good in the UFC right now.
"This is a rat race...but I’m not a rat. I’m a f*ckin’ turtle, ninja turtle. So which one is your favorite? I like Michelangelo....next question - Tony Ferguson"
10.02.2023 | 11:16 AM ET
Predictions: 1 of 4 Winners, 0 Perfect, 50 Points | Tied for 814th
Do what you will with this info
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"