Barbir vs Kondratavicius, Magomedov vs Zurcher, Chaves vs Montenegro Fight Picks – Contender Series – September 23, 2025

Dani Barbir vs Mantas Kondratavicius

• Dani Barbir
• Age: 28
• Pro Record: 7-0
• Striking: above average (60)
• Power: above average (60)
• Grappling: a little above average (55)

• Mantas Kondratavicius
• Age: 26
• Pro Record: 6-1
• Key Wins: Submitted a 5-2 striker.
• Striking: a little above average (55)
• Power: a little above average (55)
• Grappling: a little above average (55)

Chris’ Pick: Barbir by 1st round knockout.

What odds I think the favorite should be at: Barbir -200

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Murtazali Magomedov vs Brahyan Zurcher

• Murtazali Magomedov
• Age: 26
• Pro Record: 9-0
• Key Wins: Knocked out a well rounded 5-2 fighter. Submitted a well rounded 5-1 fighter.
• Striking: above average (60)
• Power: above average (60)
• Grappling: above average (60)

• Brahyan Zurcher
• Age: 29
• Pro Record: 9-0
• Key Wins: Submitted a well rounded 5-1 fighter. Knocked out a 3-0 grappler and a 4-0 striker.
• Striking: above average (60)
• Power: above average (60)
• Grappling: a little above average (55)

Chris’ Pick: Magomedov by 2nd round submission.

What odds I think the favorite should be at: Magomedov -125

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Jeisla Chaves vs Sofia Montenegro

• Jeisla Chaves
• Age: 28
• Pro Record: 6-0
• Striking: above average (60)
• Power: above average (60)
• Wrestling: above average (60)

• Sofia Montenegro
• Age: 26
• Pro Record: 6-1
• Key Wins: Submitted a well rounded 3-0 fighter.
• Striking: a little above average (55)
• Power: a little above average (55)
• Grappling: a little above average (55)

Chris’ Pick: Chaves by decision.

What odds I think the favorite should be at: Chaves -200

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Justice Torres vs Javier Reyes

• Justice Torres
• Age: 27
• Pro Record: 12-3
• Key Losses: Lost to a 13-7 wrestler. Split decision loss to a 2-1 wrestler.
• Key Wins: Knocked out a 5-0 grappler and a 10-3 striker. Beat a well rounded 6-1 fighter and a well rounded 7-2 fighter.
• Striking: a little above average (55)
• Power: a little above average (55)
• Wrestling: average (50)

• Javier Reyes
• Age: 31
• Pro Record: 21-5
• Key Wins: Knocked out a well rounded 7-2 fighter.
• Striking: a little above average (55)
• Power: a little above average (55)
• Grappling: a little above average (55)

There’s no way Torres’ wrestling is better than a 50. Was underwhelmed when I watched him against a 10-6 grappler.

Chris’ Pick: Reyes by decision.

What odds I think the favorite should be at: Reyes -135

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Rafael Tobias vs Jair Oliveira

• Rafael Tobias
• Age: 22
• Pro Record: 12-1
• Key Wins: Knocked out a well rounded 12-4 fighter.
• Striking: above average (60)
• Power: above average (60)
• Grappling: above average (60)

• Jair Oliveira
• Age: 29
• Pro Record: 6-0
• Striking: above average (60)
• Power: above average (60)
• Wrestling: above average (60)

Chris’ Pick: Tobias by 2nd round knockout.

What odds I think the favorite should be at: Tobias -125