Asplund vs Guarascio, Douglas vs Teague, Franco vs Vidal Fight Picks – Contender Series – September 9, 2025

Steven Asplund vs Anthony Guarascio

• Steven Asplund
• Age: 27
• Pro Record: 5-1
• Key Wins: Knocked out a well rounded 3-1 fighter. Beat a 5-1 striker.
• Striking: a little above average (55)
• Power: a little above average (55)
• Wrestling: average (50)

• Anthony Guarascio
• Age: 31
• Pro Record: 4-0
• Key Wins: Knocked out a 5-1 striker.
• Striking: near plus (65)
• Power: near plus (65)
• Wrestling: above average (60)

Chris’ Pick: Guarascio by 1st round knockout.

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

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Cam Teague vs Lerryan Douglas

• Cam Teague
• Age: 27
• Pro Record: 9-1
• UFC Record: 0-1
• Key Wins: Knocked out Austin Lingo.
• Striking: above average (60)
• Power: above (60)
• Wrestling: above average (60)

• Lerryan Douglas
• Age: 30
• Pro Record: 12-5
• Key Wins: Knocked out a 10-2 wrestler, a well rounded 18-3 fighter, a 9-2 striker, a 7-2 striker, and a well rounded 6-1 fighter.
• Striking: near plus (65)
• Power: near plus (65)
• Wrestling: above average (60)

It’s possible that Teague’s striking could be a 60 with how Kevin Vallejos out struck him 47 to 12.

Chris’ Pick: Douglas by 2nd round knockout.

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

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Felipe Franco vs Freddy Vidal

• Felipe Franco
• Age: 24
• Pro Record: 8-0
• Striking: above average (60)
• Power: above average (60)
• Grappling: above average (60)

• Freddy Vidal
• Age: NA
• Pro Record: 3-0
• Striking: above average (60)
• Power: above average (60)
• Wrestling: above average (60)

Chris’ Pick: Franco by 2nd round knockout.

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

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Chasen Blair vs Samuel Sanches

• Chasen Blair
• Age: 26
• Pro Record: 7-3
• UFC Record: 0-1
• Key Wins: Submitted an 8-2 grappler and a 4-1 striker.
• Striking: a little above average (55)
• Power: a little above average (55)
• Grappling: a little above average (55)

• Samuel Sanches
• Age: 22
• Pro Record: 10-1
• Key Wins: Knocked out a 17-5 striker.
• Striking: above average (60)
• Power: above average (60)
• Wrestling: a little above average (55)

Blair fought on the Contender before against Kody Steele and it was a close fight until Blair got hit with a liver shot and crumpled up. But importantly, I still believe that Steele is over rated as Rongzhu out struck him 125 to 58. Wipeout. Thus, Blair’s tools are 55’s for me.

Chris’ Pick: Sanches by decision.

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

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Shanelle Dyer vs Carol Foro

• Shanelle Dyer
• Age: 24
• Pro Record: 6-0
• Key Wins: Knocked out an 8-2 grappler.
• Striking: above average (60)
• Power: above average (60)
• Wrestling: above average (60)

• Carol Foro
• Age: 28
• Pro Record: 8-1
• Key Wins: Knocked out a 7-2 striker.
• Striking: near plus (65)
• Power: near plus (65)
• Wrestling: above average (60)

Chris’ Pick: Foro by 2nd round knockout.

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