Pasley vs Berisha, Geraldo Jr vs Moreno, Kozak vs Echols Fight Picks – Contender Series – September 8, 2026

Quentin Pasley vs Arlind Berisha

  • Quentin Pasley
  • Age: 24
  • Pro Record: 3-0
  • Striking: near plus (65)
  • Power: near plus (65)
  • Wrestling: above average (60)
  • Arlind Berisha
  • Age: 25
  • Pro Record: 6-0
  • Striking: above average (60)
  • Power: above average (60)
  • Grappling: above average (60)

Chris’ Pick: Pasley by 1st round knockout.


Reginaldo Geraldo Jr vs Isaac Moreno

  • Reginaldo Geraldo Jr
  • Age: 27
  • Pro Record: 11-1
  • Key Wins: Submitted an 8-3 striker, a 5-1 grappler, a 3-0 striker, and another 3-0 striker. Knocked out a 6-0 striker and a well rounded 9-2 fighter. Beat a 3-0 striker.
  • Striking: above average (60)
  • Power: above average (60)
  • Grappling: near plus (65)
  • Isaac Moreno
  • Age: 28
  • Pro Record: 8-0
  • Key Wins: Knocked out Darian Weeks. Beat a well rounded 4-0 fighter and a 4-1 grappler.
  • Striking: above average (60)
  • Power: above average (60)
  • Wrestling: above average (60)

Chris’ Pick: Moreno by 2nd round knockout.


Martin Kozak vs Christian Echols

  • Martin Kozak
  • Age: 24
  • Pro Record: 6-0
  • Striking: near plus (65)
  • Power: near plus (65)
  • Grappling: above average (60)
  • Christian Echols
  • Age: 28
  • Pro Record: 8-4
  • Striking: a little above average (55)
  • Power: fringe average (45)
  • Grappling: a little above average (55)

Slight possibility I’m over rating Kozak, but I really like his height and reach for the weight. Echols striking could be as low as a 50.

Chris’ Pick: Kozak by 1st round knockout.

What odds I think the favorite should be at: Kozak -350


Apollo Gomes vs Kwon Wonil

  • Apollo Gomes
  • Age: 26
  • Pro Record: 12-2
  • Key Wins: Submitted a well rounded 4-0 fighter. Split decision win over a well rounded 12-3 fighter.
  • Striking: above average (60)
  • Power: above average (60)
  • Grappling: a little above average (55)
  • Kwon Wonil
  • Age: 31
  • Pro Record: 14-6
  • UFC Record: 0-1
  • Key Losses: Lost to a 31-13 striker.
  • Key Wins: Knocked out a 14-3 striker and a 9-1 grappler.
  • Striking: near plus (65)
  • Power: near plus (65)
  • Wrestling: above average (60)

Chris’ Pick: Kwon by 2nd round knockout.

What odds I think the favorite should be at: Kwon -250


Colton Loud vs Christian Natividad

  • Colton Loud
  • Age: 25
  • Pro Record: 7-1
  • Key Losses: Submitted by a 6-5 grappler.
  • Key Wins: Knocked out a well rounded 3-0 fighter. Submitted a 4-1 striker.
  • Striking: above average (60)
  • Power: above average (60)
  • Grappling: a little above average (55)
  • Christian Natividad
  • Age: 29
  • Pro Record: 9-0
  • Key Wins: Knocked out a 9-2 grappler. Beat a 10-3-1 wrestler and a well rounded 5-2 fighter.
  • Striking: above average (60)
  • Power: above average (60)
  • Wrestling: near plus (65)

Chris’ Pick: Natividad by decision.

What odds I think the favorite should be at: Natividad -225