The final Main Event of Season 9 of Dana White’s Contender Series is an excellent 170-pound bout between Michael Oliveira vs. Victor Valenzuela. Oliveira is 8-0 while Valenzuela has a record of 12-3. These fighters have combined to produce 15 finishes in their careers.
Here is my best bet for Michael Oliveira vs. Victor Valenzuela on the last episode of DWCS for Season 9.
Michael Oliveira To Win By KO/TKO/DQ (-160)
Both of these fighters have fought in LFA, one of the best promotions outside the UFC. Oliveira is 6-0 in LFA, while Valenzuela is 1-0 in the company. Oliveira has finished six of his eight opponents in the first round, but his last two fights went into the third round. This is Oliveira’s first fight since November 2024.
On DraftKings Sportsbook, Oliveira is a -290 favorite as Valenzuela is a +235 underdog. This fight has an over/under of 1.5 rounds, with the under being -180.
On paper, this is a significant mismatch as Oliveira is four inches taller while possessing a seven-inch reach advantage (78″ vs. 71″). Oliveira hasn’t fought since November 2024, but he still has a perfect record with seven knockouts in his career. With his physical advantages, Oliveira will likely overwhelm Valenzuela in this bout with his powerful punches.
