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Prediction, pick for Baysangur Susurkaev vs. Murtaza Talha on DWCS Season 9, Week 1

Prediction, pick for Baysangur Susurkaev vs. Murtaza Talha on DWCS Season 9, Week 1

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By: Ryan Wohl

The second Middleweight bout on tonight’s card is Baysangur Susurkaev vs. Murtaza Talha. Susurkaev, the 24-year-old, has a perfect 8- 0 record with seven knockouts. Talha is making his second appearance on Dana White’s Contender Series tonight. He lost to Rodolfo Bellato by knockout the last time he was on the show in October 2023.

Check out Tim Finnegan’s breakdown of Dana White’s Contender Series Season 9, Week 1.

Here is my best bet for Baysangur Susurkaev vs. Murtaza Talha.

Baysangur Susurkaev To Win By KO/TKO/DQ (-120)

Susurkaev is one of Kill Cliff FC’s top prospects. Kill Cliff FC is one of the most prominent MMA gyms in the world, led by Head Coach Henri Hooft. Talha is good on the ground and has three submissions in his career. Susurkaev is known for his striking, but he will need to display elite takedown defense in order to move to 9-0 in his career.

Susurkaev is a -360 favorite on DraftKings Sportsbook, as Talha is the most significant underdog on the card at +285. A big part of it is most likely due to Talha’s inactivity. He recently fought in February, but that was his only bout since his appearance on DWCS a year and a half ago. With Susurkaev’s premiere knockout prowess, a good play is to get him to win by KO/TKO/DQ at-120.

Ryan Wohl

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