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Contender Series 2026 continues in Week 10 with a middleweight bout between Will Rentz and Luis Francischinelli. Check out our Contender Series odds series for our Rentz-Francischinelli prediction and pick.
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William Rentz (8-2) comes into this fight having won five straight, all by knockout or TKO. He stopped Nick McCarthy with punches at 22 seconds of the 1st round on June 20. He did the same to Wesley Golden on May 2 at 1:09 of the 1st round. Punching power is his trend in the first round as he takes on Luis Franciscinelli this week.
Luis Francischinelli (6-1) enters this fight with all six of his wins by KO or TKO. He knocked out Travis Arellano at LFA 232 on May 15th. Before that, he lost to Jonathan Piersma in November 2025. Power on the feet is his trend as he takes on William Rentz this week.
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Contender Series Week 10 Odds, courtesy of BetOnline.
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Contender Series Odds Week 10: Will Rentz-Louis Francischinelli Odds
Will Rentz: +215
Luis Francischinelli: -260
Why Rentz will win
William Rentz enters Week 10 of the Contender Series at 8-2 and on a five-fight winning streak. That speed and bigger body gives him a solid advantage over Luis Francischinelli, who is 6-1.
Rentz fights out of Tampa and fights in the welterweight division. His last outing was against Nick McCarty on June 20th, so he’s active and fresh.
Francischinelli is listed at 6’6″, a significant threat, so Rentz should handle the distance. His best answer is to work behind the hook, cut corners and bother the tall man.
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Experience is Rentz’s main advantage. Ten professional fights have given him more chances to solve different problems than Francischinelli’s seven fights.
His most realistic way is to close the gap, close the long frame and make it a physical fight. If he can challenge Francischinelli, his consistency suggests he can win rounds.
Francischinelli’s six-game undefeated streak and size make him dangerous, so Rentz can’t be careless. Still, with experience and speed, Rents has a real path to victory.
Why Luis Francischinelli will win
Luis Francischinelli enters Contender Series Week 10 at 6-1, a record that shows he’s won more often than he’s lost. He is also ranked 467 by Fight Matrix, which puts him on the radar of the rising Brazilian heavyweight division.
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His biggest physical advantage is his size. He is listed at 6’6”, which should give him a length advantage over most heavyweights, including Rentz.
This framework gives him a clear path to victory. If he uses his arm well, he can keep Rentz on the end of his strikes and force him to work for closers.
Rentz has won five in a row, so Francischinelli can’t let him build momentum. The first round is the most important, as a clean early exchange will show whether the reach edge is real.
Its most realistic way is disciplined ranged combat. He needs to use his length to frustrate Rentz and avoid long drives that favor the shorter man.
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Rentz is 8-2, so he’s seen more fights and can adjust. Francischinelli needs to stay patient, but if his length holds up, he has a legitimate way to pull off an upset.
Final Will Rentz-Luis Francischinelli Prediction and Selection
In a competitive fight, I lean on William Rentz with a decision. He has more experience and more speed, but Luis Francischinelli’s size makes this a real test.
Rentz is 8-2 and has won five straight. Francischinelli is 6-1 and is ranked No. 467 by Fight Matrix.
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The 6’6″ Francischinelli should have a clear length advantage. If he controls the distance, he can win the early rounds and keep Rentz comfortable.
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Rentz’s best way is to close the distance and make it physical. Ten pro fights should help him stay calm after the fight gets messy.
Francischinelli’s opportunities and unrefreshed form status make the disappointment vivid. Rentz can’t let him dictate the range.
I give Rentz a slight edge due to his experience and ability to mix things up against a bigger foe.
Final Will Rentz-Luis Francischinelli Prediction and Pick: Will Rentz (+215)
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