Contender Series Week 9 kicks off with a fight between Rafael Pergentino and Luke Fernandez in the light heavyweight division on Tuesday. Check out our Contender Series odds series for our Pergentino-Fernandez prediction and pick.

enters Contender Series on a five-fight win streak, having just submitted Eduardo Garnier via rear-naked choke in May. Previously, he stopped Sandro Santos and Luis Rodrigues with first-round TKOs, showcasing heavy hands and opportunistic grappling. Pergentino’s 60% KO rate and two submission wins highlight his finishing ability as he comes into this matchup to secure his UFC contract on Week 9 of Contender Series.

stays unbeaten, coming off a dominant decision over Christian Edwards in May to retain his CFFC light heavyweight title. Earlier, Fernandez finished

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