Pasley vs Berisha, Gomes vs Kwon, Loud vs Castro 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.


Apollo Gomes vs Won Il Kwon

  • 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: a little above average (55)
  • Power: a little above average (55)
  • Grappling: average (50)
  • Won Il Kwon
  • 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: above average (60)
  • Power: above average (60)
  • Wrestling: a little above average (55)

Chris’ Pick: Kwon by 2nd round knockout.


Colton Loud vs Frank da Silva Castro

  • 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)
  • Frank da Silva Castro
  • Age: 21
  • Pro Record: 8-0-1
  • Key Draws: Fought a well rounded 6-6 fighter to a draw.
  • Key Wins: Knocked out a 4-1 grappler.
  • Striking: a little above average (55)
  • Power: a little above average (55)
  • Wrestling: average (50)

Chris’ Pick: Loud by decision.