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Prediction, pick for Ilian Bouafia vs. Neemias Santana on DWCS Season 9, Week 1

Prediction, pick for Ilian Bouafia vs. Neemias Santana on DWCS Season 9, Week 1

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By: Ryan Wohl

The first week of Dana White’s Contender Series Season 9 is here! Ilian Bouafia vs. Neemias Santana in a three-round middleweight bout is the Main Event. Bouafia enters the contest with an undefeated 6-0 record while Santana is 7-2-1 in his career.

Here is my best bet for Bouafia vs. Santana at Dana White’s Contender Series Week 1.

Ilian Bouafia To Win By KO/TKO/DQ (+100)

Although Bouafia is coming off a victory by decision, the first five fights of his career ended via KO/TKO. Santana has been unbeaten in his previous four fights since his last loss. All seven of Santana’s career victories have come by submission or knockout.

On DraftKings Sportsbook, Bouafia is a -218 favorite on the moneyline while Santana is a +154 underdog. Since Bouafia is a knockout artist, it is wise to get him to win by KO/TKO/DQ at +100.

Bouafia trains at Boxing Squad in France, which is also the home of former title challenger Manon Fiorot. If Bouafia could earn a UFC contract, he would become the 12th fighter from France.

Ryan Wohl

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