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Prediction, pick for Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev vs. Alik Lorenz

Prediction, pick for Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev vs. Alik Lorenz

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By: Ryan Wohl

The third fight, taking place in Week 3, Season 9 of Dana White’s Contender Series, is Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev vs. Alik Lorenz. This is a three-round Light Heavyweight bout. The 24-year-old, Yakhyaev, has a perfect 6-0 record, while Lorenz is 6-1.

Here is my best bet for Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev vs. Alik Lorenz on Week 3 of Season 9 of Dana White’s Contender Series.

Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev Round 1 (-135)

Even though Lorenz has won five straight contests by KO/TKO or submission, he is a +700 underdog while Yakhyaev is a massive -1100 favorite on DraftKings Sportsbook

Lorenz is a knockout artist, but Yakhyaev is a more well-rounded fighter, having secured three submissions and two knockouts in his career. Yakhyaev is from Chechnya, Russia, the same hometown as the new Middleweight Champion, Khamzat Chimaev.

After only one finish on Week 1 of DWCS, there were four KO/TKO victories on the show last week. Since he is such a big favorite on the moneyline, the best way to back Yakhyaev is to win in the first round. That is because four of Yakhyaev’s wins have been in the first round. On DraftKings Sportsbook, Yakhyaev is -135 to win the first round.

Ryan Wohl

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