Season 10 of Dana White’s Contender Series draws to a close on Tuesday night, with the Week 10 action featuring a lightweight clash between Jason Asher and Greg Foster.
Asher (5–0) has won all his fights by knockout or TKO, including a first-round stoppage against Cameron Graves under the Fury FC banner in July. Foster (8–1) has rebounded from his first professional loss with three straight first-round finishes, capped by a first-round TKO victory over Kerry Lattimer within Mountain Force MMA in August.
Asher enters as a -205 moneyline favorite on DraftKings Sportsbook, while Foster sits as a +170 underdog.
Jason Asher vs. Greg Foster Fight Preview
Jason Asher
- 5–0 Overall
- 5–0 (T)KO
- 0–0 SUB
Jason Asher arrives on DWCS with an impressive resume: 5–0 with five knockouts. The New Orleans native stamped his regional run with a statement win on Fury FC, a prominent UFC feeder organization that helped launch the careers of Diego Lopes and Joshua Van. Earlier this year, “All Smoke” stepped in on one hour’s notice and stopped former promotional champion Cameron Graves in the opening frame. Asher, 26, is known for explosive striking — blending powerful hands with a healthy diet of kicks and knees — and will look to showcase exactly that on Tuesday night.
Greg Foster
- 8–1 Overall
- 2–0 (T)KO
- 3–0 SUB
Greg Foster has finally received the DWCS call after a dominant recent run of form. At 34, the Arizona-based veteran has fired off three straight first-round finishes, most recently stopping Kerry Lattimer inside two minutes in Mountain Force MMA earlier this year. “Punch First” will hold the experience edge on Tuesday night, along with a notable advantage in the grappling department. That said, he’s been beaten before — dropping a decision last year to Richard Jennings, who is just 5–6 in professional MMA. Against a much younger, explosive opponent, Foster could be fighting an uphill battle at the Apex.
Jason Asher vs. Greg Foster Prediction, Pick
At its core, Tuesday’s lightweight showdown pits a 26-year-old prospect against a 34-year-old veteran. What he may lack in fight experience, Jason Asher makes up for with superior striking and fight-ending power. Although Greg Foster has rebounded nicely from his first pro loss, his age raises serious concerns about his ability to compete at this level. Asher should be too fast, too crisp, and too powerful for his veteran opponent in the DWCS season finale.
