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Vidal, on the other hand, hasn\u2019t impressed\u2014his striking is sloppy, and he mostly leans\u00a0 on pushing opponents against the fence without much effectiveness.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n With Franco having the clear edge in experience, skill, and athleticism, this looks like a spot\u00a0where he should control the fight and eventually get the finish. Franco by finish is the pick<\/strong> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Chasen Blair -115 vs Samuel Sanches -105\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Chasen Blair returns to the Contender Series after a solid showing in his last appearance, where\u00a0he fought well but ultimately got stopped late in the second round with a body shot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Since then,\u00a0he bounced back with a submission victory, showing that he\u2019s capable of winning both on the\u00a0feet and on the ground. His striking is decent, and he\u2019s an all-around solid fighter with good\u00a0 athleticism.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Samuel Sanches enters with an impressive record and the advantage of height and length, using\u00a0his long legs effectively, but his resume doesn\u2019t show wins against fighters with the same level\u00a0of skill or versatility that Blair brings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n While both are talented and athletic, Blair seems to have\u00a0 the more well-rounded game.\u00a0That said, the best angle might not be picking a side but rather targeting the total. <\/p>\n\n\n\n With both fighters fairly equal on the feet and durable, this fight has all the makings of going past the\u00a0 midway point. The OVER 1.5 rounds <\/strong>is my favorite play, with Blair as the slight lean to get the\u00a0decision win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lerryan Douglas -500 v Cam Teague +375 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Lerryan Douglas comes into this matchup as a heavy favorite for good reason. He\u2019s strong, well rounded, and highly skilled in every area of MMA. <\/p>\n\n\n\n His striking is sharp and powerful, and while\u00a0he doesn\u2019t throw a ton of volume, when he lands, it\u2019s impactful. His defense is solid, and overall,\u00a0 he has very few weaknesses outside of being a bit conservative with his output.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cam Teague, on the other hand, is far less polished. His footwork and stance are sloppy, his\u00a0defense on the feet is porous, and he doesn\u2019t strike with the crispness needed at this level. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The\u00a0only time he faced quality opposition was against Vallejos, where he was knocked out, and this\u00a0 matchup doesn\u2019t do him any favors.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Given Douglas\u2019 skills and Teague\u2019s defensive flaws, this looks like another short night for\u00a0 Teague. Expect Douglas to land something clean and powerful that ends the fight early. The pick is Douglas by knockout <\/strong>on the Contender Series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Shanelle Dyer -180 vs Carol Foro +155\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Shanelle Dyer enters this matchup as the favorite thanks to her length, striking skills, and kicking\u00a0arsenal. She\u2019s tall and rangy, and she uses her reach well with powerful kicks from the outside.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n Dyer also has strong forward pressure and a killer instinct when she senses her opponent is hurt.\u00a0While she didn\u2019t look her best against Scatizzi in her last fight\u2014where she was hesitant and\u00a0 tentative\u2014that\u2019s not something we\u2019ve seen consistently from her in her career.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Carol Foro, on the other hand, brings heavy hands and real knockout power. She\u2019s short,\u00a0compact, and can end a fight with one big shot, but her striking is far from technical. <\/p>\n\n\n\n She doesn\u2019t\u00a0do much to set up her punches, and against a taller, longer opponent like Dyer, that lack of refinement could be costly.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n This fight is a clash of styles: Foro is KO or nothing, while Dyer has more paths to victory with\u00a0 her range, variety of kicks, and overall skillset. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Unless Foro lands something clean early, it\u2019s\u00a0hard to see her overcoming the height and technical gap. The pick is Dyer to win<\/strong>, likely by using\u00a0 her kicks and length to control the fight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This heavyweight clash is unlikely to go the distance, as both Anthony Guarascio and Steven\u00a0 Asplund bring knockout power and aggressive styles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Guarascio in particular thrives in fast paced exchanges, pressing forward and forcing striking battles where someone usually gets\u00a0clipped early. <\/p>\n\n\n\n His ability to push the action makes him dangerous from the opening bell, and it\u2019s\u00a0 easy to see him finding the finishing blow in the first round.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Asplund has shown some willingness to clinch in past fights, and he does have the experience of going past the opening round several times, suggesting he may carry a slight cardio edge if this turns into a longer fight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n However, that advantage only comes into play if he survives the early\u00a0 storm from Guarascio.\u00a0With both fighters expected to throw heavy leather from the start, the most likely outcome is an\u00a0early stoppage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The play here is Guarascio by KO<\/strong>, as his pace and finishing ability should\u00a0 overwhelm Asplund before conditioning becomes a factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SPECIAL OFFER FOR FIRST TIME SUBSCRIBERS<\/p>\n <\/div>\n Anthony Guarascio vs Steven Asplund:<\/strong> Dana White’s Contender Series Main Event<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Tuesday, September 9<\/th> Dana White’s Contender Series Week 5 (Courtesy of Caesars)<\/th><\/tr> Moneyline:<\/td> Anthony Guarascio -175 vs Steven Asplund +135<\/td><\/tr> Rounds:<\/td> N\/A<\/td><\/tr> Fight Time:<\/td> Main Card Starts at 8:00pm ET \/ 5:00pm PT<\/td><\/tr> Arena:<\/td> UFC APEX in Las Vegas, NV<\/td><\/tr> TV:<\/td> ESPN+<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Dana White’s Contender Series Week 5 Predictions<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Dana White’s Contender Series Event: Anthony Guarascio -175 vs Steven Asplund +135<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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