Contender Series 2026 Week 7 continues with a fight between Alvi Dasuyev and Jaden Ortega in the welterweight division. Check out our Contender Series odds series for our Dasuyev-Ortega prediction and pick.

Alvi Dasuyev (9-0) enters unbeaten with a perfect finishing rate, most recently submitting Mohamed Soumah via first-round rear-naked choke in June before that stopping Kevin Ruart with first-round TKO punches, giving him nine straight finishes to open his career . That flawless finishing streak follows him in as he comes into his fight this Tuesday against Jaden Ortega.

Jaden Ortega (6-0) enters unbeaten and finishing at an 83% clip, most recently blasting Ricardo Chavez with a second-round head-kick-and-punches TKO in February, following an even faster first-round TKO of Ivan Castillo via body kick and punches. That relentless knockout pace follows him in as he comes into his fight this Tuesday against Alvi Dasuyev.

Contender Series Week 7 Odds, courtesy of BetOnline.

Contender Series Week 7 Odds: Alvi Dasuyev-Jaden Ortega

Alvi Dasuyev: -200

Jaden Ortega: +169

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Why Alvi Dasuyev Will Win

Alvi Dasuyev enters this fight unbeaten at 9-0 with a perfect finishing rate, having never needed a judge's scorecard to win. His most recent win, a first-round rear-naked choke submission over Mohamed Soumah, followed a first-round TKO of Kevin Ruart, showing he can end fights on the feet or on the ground.

That kind of well-rounded finishing ability makes him a difficult stylistic puzzle for Ortega, who has leaned heavily on his kicking game in recent wins. If Dasuyev can close distance and threaten a takedown or submission, he introduces a dimension Ortega hasn't consistently had to defend against.

Dasuyev's nine straight finishes also suggest elite composure under pressure, closing the show early and often rather than needing to grind out rounds. That kind of finishing instinct, paired with his size and reach advantage at 6'1″ and 170 pounds, gives him tools to both strike and grapple his way to victory.

Ortega's kicking arsenal is dangerous, but committing to head kicks can leave a fighter exposed to takedowns, and Dasuyev's submission win over Soumah shows he capitalizes on exactly those kinds of openings. Against an opponent who hasn't faced a true two-way threat like this, Dasuyev's complete skill set gives him a clear path to extending his undefeated streak.

Why Jaden Ortega Will Win

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Jaden Ortega enters unbeaten at 6-0 with an explosive finishing rate that includes head-kick and body-kick knockouts in his last two outings. His most recent win, a second-round TKO over Ricardo Chavez via head kick and punches, shows a fighter who mixes striking angles rather than relying on one dimension.

That variety matters against Dasuyev, who's built his 9-0 record almost entirely on quick finishes without ever needing to problem-solve deep into a fight. Ortega's willingness to attack with kicks to the head and body gives him tools that could open up something Dasuyev hasn't faced before.

Ortega is also younger and coming off a nine-fight winning streak of his own, showing sustained development rather than a flash-in-the-pan run. His diverse finishing methods across his last two fights suggest a fighter who adapts mid-round rather than sticking to a single game plan.

Dasuyev's finishes have mostly come via strikes and a single submission, but Ortega's kicking arsenal and length at 6'1″ could let him control range and avoid the close-quarters exchanges where Dasuyev thrives. Against an opponent who hasn't been forced to adjust or grind, Ortega's varied attack and momentum give him a real edge to keep his perfect record intact.

Final Alvi Dasuyev-Jaden Ortega Prediction & Pick

This is a genuine 50/50 clash between two unbeaten finishers, with Ortega's diverse kicking attack meeting Dasuyev's complete striking-and-submission game. Ortega's recent head-kick and body-kick finishes show a fighter comfortable attacking from range, while Dasuyev's nine straight finishes prove he closes distance and ends fights quickly.

Expect an early feeling-out period as both men look to establish range and avoid the other's finishing power. Dasuyev's willingness to change levels and hunt takedowns could be the difference if Ortega commits too heavily to kicks.

If Dasuyev can close distance without eating a head kick, his ground game and submission threat should take over from there. Ortega's power stays live throughout, but Dasuyev's two-way skill set gives him more paths to victory in this pick'em style matchup.

Alvi Dasuyev secures the second-round submission, extending his flawless finishing streak and denying Ortega's shot to secure his UFC contract.

Final Alvi Dasuyev-Jaden Ortega Prediction & Pick: Alvi Dasuyev (-200)