Vidal vs Rodrigues, Diaz vs Kwon, Mulumba vs Rahiki Fight Picks – Contender Series – October 14, 2025

Freddy Vidal vs Levi Rodrigues

  • Freddy Vidal
  • Age: 31
  • Pro Record: 4-0
  • UFC Record: 1-0
  • Key Wins: Submitted a well rounded 8-0 fighter.
  • Striking: above average (60)
  • Power: above average (60)
  • Wrestling: above average (60)
  • Levi Rodrigues
  • Age: 28
  • Pro Record: 5-0
  • Striking: a little above average (55)
  • Power: a little above average (55)
  • Wrestling: a little above average (55)

Chris’ Pick: Vidal by 1st round knockout.


Juan Diaz vs Won Il Kwon

  • Juan DIaz
  • Age: 27
  • Pro Record: 14-1-1
  • Key Wins: Submitted an 11-3 striker. Beat a 9-2 wrestler.
  • Striking: above average (60)
  • Power: average (50)
  • Wrestling: near plus (65)
  • Won Il Kwon
  • Age: 30
  • Pro Record: 14-5
  • Key Losses: Lost to a 31-13 striker.
  • Key Wins: Knocked out a 14-3 striker and a 9-1 grappler.
  • Striking: above average (60)
  • Power: above average (60)
  • Wrestling: a little above average (55)

Chris’ Pick: Diaz by decision.


Ananias Mulumba vs Marwan Rahiki

  • Ananias Mulumba
  • Age: 27
  • Pro Record: 9-2
  • Key Wins: Submitted a 3-0 striker, a well rounded 5-1 fighter, and a 7-2 wrestler. Knocked out an 8-3 striker.
  • Striking: above average (60)
  • Power: above average (60)
  • Grappling: above average (60)
  • Marwan Rahiki
  • Age: 22
  • Pro Record: 6-0
  • Key Wins: Knocked out a 6-1 wrestler.
  • Striking: near plus (65)
  • Power: near plus (65)
  • Wrestling: above average (60)

Chris’ Pick: Mulumba by 2nd round submission.


Wesley Schultz vs Mario Mingaj

  • Wes Schultz
  • Age: 29
  • Pro Record: 7-2
  • UFC Record: 0-1
  • Striking: near plus (65)
  • Power: a little above average (55)
  • Grappling: near plus (65)
  • Mario Mingaj
  • Age: NA
  • Pro Record: 7-0
  • Key Wins: Submitted a well rounded 4-0 fighter and a 7-2 striker.
  • Striking: a little above average (55)
  • Power: fringe average (45)
  • Grappling: a little above average (55)

Chris’ Pick: Schultz by 2nd round submission.

What odds I think the favorite should be at: Schultz -450


Azamat Nuftillaev vs Jovan Leka

  • Azamat Nuftillaev
  • Age: 31
  • Pro Record: 14-1
  • Key Wins: Knocked out a 17-4 striker.
  • Striking: a little above average (55)
  • Power: a little above average (55)
  • Wrestling: a little above average (55)
  • Jovan Leka
  • Age: 23
  • Pro Record: 9-2
  • Key Wins: Knocked out a 5-0 striker.
  • Striking: a little above average (55)
  • Power: a little above average (55)
  • Wrestling: average (50)

Nuftilleav has good wrestling and big power, but his cardio is below average, so his tools play up in the 1st round and then he fades the rest of the way.

Chris’ Pick: Nuftillaev by 1st round knockout.

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


Michael Oliveira vs Victor Valenzuela

  • Michael Oliveira
  • Age: 27
  • Pro Record: 8-0
  • Key Wins: Knocked out a 3-0 striker and a well rounded 4-1 fighter.
  • Striking: a little above average (55)
  • Power: a little above average (55)
  • Wrestling: average (50)
  • Victor Valenzuela
  • Age: 31
  • Pro Record: 12-3
  • Key Wins: Knocked out a well rounded 6-1 fighter. Beat a well rounded 4-1 fighter.
  • Striking: a little above average (55)
  • Power: a little above average (55)
  • Wrestling: a little above average (55)

Chris’ Pick: Valenzuela by 2nd round knockout.

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

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