Dana White's Contender Series 2025: Week 9 Odds Breakdown

Dana White's Contender Series 2025: Week 9 Odds Breakdown

Douglas Vegas Bets|
October 07, 2025|
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Dana White's Contender Series is nearing the end of the season with just two weeks left of Tuesday night fights, including tomorrow night, as ten more fighters attempt to earn a UFC contract. I went over each matchup to give my predictions and bets, so let's get into it.

Odds provided by Duelbits accurate as of 10/7/2025

Lucas Caldas +320 vs. Magomed Zaynukov -435

Lightweights square off here in the featured bout. Lucas Caldas is a dangerous kickboxer who has finished all of his professional wins by first-round knockout. Magomed Zaynukov is a striker who maintains constant pressure and also possesses solid wrestling skills, although he does not always actively look to take fights to the ground.

I've got Zaynukov, as he is the more well-rounded fighter with all the grappling upside who has faced much tougher competition and has been more tested as a result.

Prediction: Zaynukov by Decision

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Adrian Luna Martinetti +115 vs. Mark Vologdin -141

Great clash of styles here between talented Bantamweights. Adrian Luna Martinetti is a slick grappler with a dangerous submission game and strong control skills. Mark Vologdin is a stocky fighter with good striking, including some nice spinning kick attacks, along with a ground game that has helped him earn four submission wins.

I'm picking Vologdin here as their grappling skills are comparable, yet Vologdin is the much more dangerous striker who has shown he can defend takedowns coming at him, which gives him a clear advantage.

Prediction: Vologdin by 1st Round TKO

Imanol Rodriguez -238 vs. Roque Conceicao +185

Fun matchup here at Flyweight. Imanol Rodriguez is a dangerous finisher with very fast hands, who we saw nearly reach the finale on The Ultimate Fighter, losing a split decision to eventual winner Joseph Morales. Roque Conceicao is a well-rounded fighter who comes in with solid hands and has shown the ability to mix in takedowns and attack some submissions.

I like Rodriguez in this one as he has proven his skills against higher-level fighters and has the skillset to match Conceicao anywhere.

Prediction: Rodriguez by Decision

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Donovan Hedrick -127 vs. Luis Felipe Dias +103

Good matchup of dangerous Middleweights goes down here. Donovan Hedrick is a fast and untested finisher who has ended all of his fights in under one round, showcasing athleticism but lacking significant experience. Luis Felipe Dias is a solid striker with plenty of experience, although his grappling game has looked rough against competition in the better organizations, like his two-fight run in Brave, where he lost both fights.

I lean towards Hedrick here, as although he hasn't proven much yet, he has the wrestling to get on top, where Dias has struggled throughout his career without much improvement.

Prediction: Hedrick by Decision

Rafael Pergentino +740 vs. Luke Fernandez -1250

Light Heavyweights open the card with this one. Rafael Pergentino is a brawler with limited experience, having finished all five of his pro wins in under half a round and not showing much in terms of technique. Luke Fernandez comes in as the CFFC champ, having five rounds of experience to go with the hands that have earned him several knockout wins and the grappling that helped him submit UFC veteran Phil Hawes in a grappling match.

Fernandez is a much more tested fighter who has looked far superior from a technical standpoint, so I am comfortably taking him to get a finish here and earn a contract.

Prediction: Fernandez by 2nd Round TKO