Dana White's Contender Series Season 7 Week 7 Betting Preview: JaCobi Jones vs. Daniel James Allen

September 19, 2023

Prepare for an electrifying showdown as JaCobi Jones and Daniel James Allen take center stage in Week 7 of Dana White's Contender Series as the co-main event contenders. Do not overlook this lightweight face-off, which not only promises an exciting battle but also presents a prime betting chance just ahead of the main event.

Location: UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada

Date: Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Main Card: 8:00 PM ET

Watch on: ESPN+

JaCobi Jones Betting Preview

Jones is currently on a four-fight winning streak as he approaches this event. His previous successful encounter was a second round TKO against Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani back at Legacy Fighting Alliance 158 in May of 2023.

In his short career thus far , he has achieved a total of six victories, which are evenly distributed for two wins each per knockout, submission, and decision. Notably, two of his six wins have culminated in first-round finishes and his only defeat was by a submission.

“Big Toe” has spent his entire professional career with the LFA. So far, he has faced somewhat respectable fighters that have helped paint his resume to this point.

Jones is considered to be the 135^th best lightweight in the United States. He will need to win in an exciting way in order to impress the UFC.

Daniel James Allen Betting Preview

Allen has won all four of his bouts so far since becoming professional in early 2019. He is coming off of a unanimous decision over Luis Vargas at the Dragon House MMA in March earlier this year.

Looking at his four wins, he has two knockouts and two decisions. He has one first round finish so far in his career, so 75 percent of the time he has gone later rounds to win.

He has two battles each coming from different fighting leagues, which are the Dragon House and the Ultimate Warrior Champion. The problem is, none of these fighters that he competed against, as they do not have a winning record.

Allen will need to do his best here if wants a shot at winning. He has yet to face anyone like Jones. A win here would greatly boost his world rankings.

Game Odds, Series Trends and Free Pick

The most recent MyBookie odds unequivocally suggest that JaCobi Jones stands as the clear favorite to secure victory in the co-main event showdown. If you are considering placing a wager on Jones, delve into the possibilities of incorporating his bout into a parlay bet to potentially amplify your overall returns, particularly when you factor in other bouts featured on the evening's fight card.

Daniel James Allen: +240

JaCobi Jones: -330

Jones has the best looking resume out of the two and offers the ensg chance at victory. Look for Jones to claim a contact after he wins.

Spooky Express Pick: Take JaCobi Jones to Win at -220

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