Vakhitov vs Masraf, Steele vs Blair, Pinto vs Camacho Fight Picks – Contender Series – October 8, 2024

Artem Vakhitov vs Islem Masraf

  • Artem Vakhitov
  • Age: 33
  • Pro Record: 2-1
  • Striking: plus (70)
  • Power: plus (70)
  • Wrestling: above average (60)
  • Islem Masraf
  • Age: 28
  • Pro Record: 3-0
  • Key Wins: Knocked out a 3-1 striker.
  • Striking: near plus (65)
  • Power: near plus (65)
  • Grappling: above average (60)

Chris’ Pick: Vakhitov by 1st round knockout.


Kody Steele vs Chasen Blair

  • Kody Steele
  • Age: 29
  • Pro Record: 6-0
  • Striking: a little above average (55)
  • Power: a little above average (55)
  • Wrestling: a little above average (55)
  • Chasen Blair
  • Age: 25
  • Pro Record: 6-2
  • Key Wins: Submitted an 8-2 grappler.
  • Striking: a little above average (55)
  • Power: a little above average (55)
  • Grappling: a little above average (55)

Chris’ Pick: Steele by split decision.


Mario Pinto vs Lucas Camacho

  • Mario Pinto
  • Age: 26
  • Pro Record: 8-0
  • Key Wins: Beat a 5-1 striker and a well rounded 8-3 fighter.
  • Striking: a little above average (55)
  • Power: a little above average (55)
  • Wrestling: above average (60)
  • Lucas Camacho
  • Age: 31
  • Pro Record: 6-0
  • Key Wins: Knocked out a well rounded 4-0 fighter and a 4-1 striker.
  • Striking: near plus (65)
  • Power: near plus (65)
  • Grappling: above average (60)

Chris’ Pick: Camacho by 1st round knockout.


Islam Dulatov vs Vanilton Antunes

  • Islam Dulatov
  • Age: 25
  • Pro Record: 10-1
  • Striking: a little above average (55)
  • Power: a little above average (55)
  • Grappling: a little above average (55)
  • Vanilton Antunes
  • Age: 29
  • Pro Record: 16-6
  • Key Wins: Knocked out a well rounded 4-0 fighter and a well rounded 18-6 fighter.
  • Striking: above average (60)
  • Power: above average (60)
  • Wrestling: a little above average (55)

Chris’ Pick: Antunes by 1st round knockout.


Sean Gauci vs Anthony Drilich

  • Sean Gauci
  • Age: 27
  • Pro Record: 9-1
  • Key Wins: Beat Steve Erceg.
  • Striking: near plus (65)
  • Power: near plus (65)
  • Wrestling: near plus (65)
  • Anthony Drilich
  • Age: 30
  • Pro Record: 8-1
  • Key Wins: Submitted a well rounded 3-0 fighter. Split decision over a 2-0 striker.
  • Striking: above average (60)
  • Power: above average (60)
  • Grappling: above average (60)

Not a lot of recent video and or cage time for Gauci, but he does have a win over UFC contender Erceg. But. It was back in 2017. And. It was Erceg’s 2nd pro fight. But still impressive nonetheless. Drilich is fast with his in and out movement, efficient, patient, accurate. Striking could be as high as a 65.

Chris’ Pick: Gauci by decision.

What odds I think the favorite should be at: Gauci -175

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