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DWCS Week 10 brings a stacked slate of prospects chasing a life-changing UFC contract. This week's Dana White Contender Series matchmaking leans aggressive, pairing finishers with technicians to stress-test composure and cardio.
Expect momentum swings and high-leverage moments across every fight tonight on Tuesday, October 14, starting at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
For Week 10 tonight, we’ll break down our DWCS predictions and picks for these marquee fights, including our PrizePicks picks for Week 10. Let's get into our top picks in tonight's DWCS fights.
DWCS Week 10 Preview: Setting the Stage
In a marquee matchup at welterweight, Michael Oliveira’s pressure boxing and punishing calf kicks test Victor Valenzuela’s footwork and counters. Oliveira thrives in the pocket, but Valenzuela’s straight shots and level-change timing can disrupt rhythm.
Then we have featherweights Marwan Rahiki vs. Ananias Mulumba presenting a classic pace-versus-power dynamic. Rahiki is steady behind a busy jab and explosive combinations, while Mulumba chains takedowns and hunts relentlessly for the submissions.
In some bantamweight action, Juan Diaz brings volume combinations and takedowns against Kwon Won Il’s body-head sniping. If Diaz pushes a chaotic pace, Kwon’s accuracy and shot selection must stay disciplined late.
The featured light heavyweight showcase sees Freddy Vidal’s rangy kickboxing and grappling vs. Levi Rodrigues’ pressure and heavy-handed strikes. Cage position will decide momentum, as Rodrigues needs space while Vidal thrives along the fence and the mat.
Expect surges, adversity, and at least a couple of breakout statements when DWCS Week 10 wraps up Season 9 of Dana White's Contender Series tonight.
Freddy Vidal vs. Levi Rodrigues Prediction, Preview
The light heavyweight featured bout between Freddy Vidal (4-0) and Levi Rodrigues (5-0) on DWCS Week 10 promises to deliver the perfect storm of grappling vs. striking. Both men carry unblemished records into this final episode audition, but their paths to victory couldn't be more different.
Freddy "The Barbarian" Vidal returns to the Contender Series stage with redemption on his mind after his September appearance.
Despite missing weight by four pounds against Felipe Franco, Vidal showcased championship heart by pulling off a stunning rear-naked choke with just 12 seconds remaining in the third round.
Levi "Baby Monster" Rodrigues enters as the favorite with a perfect 5-0 record featuring 100% knockout power. The Brazilian striker has never seen a decision, demolishing opponents with explosive combinations, devastating leg kicks, and fight-ending power that travels from his hands to his feet.
This matchup epitomizes the classic striker-versus-grappler dynamic that makes DWCS compelling to watch.
Vidal's path to victory runs through chain wrestling, cage pressure, and grinding Rodrigues into deep waters where his cardio and submission threat can take over. Rodrigues must establish range early, punish Vidal's takedown attempts with uppercuts and knees, and capitalize on his power advantage before fatigue becomes a factor.
Given how both Vidal and Rodrigues are proven finishers, the winner likely earns a UFC contract, making this a career-defining moment for both undefeated prospects.
Vidal vs. Rodrigues Prediction: 3.5 Minutes Fight Time
- Vidal comes into his second appearance on DWCS with two wins in his last three fights, all of which finished in under four minutes.
- “The Barbarian” has first-round finishes in half of his professional bouts.
- Rodrigues has won all five of his fights by KO/TKO.
- “Baby Monster” has won three out of his five fights by first-round TKO.
Juan Diaz vs. Kwon Won Il Prediction, Preview
The bantamweight bout between Juan Diaz (14-1-1) and Kwon Won Il (14-5) on DWCS Week 10 showcases a compelling clash between a proven regional champion and ONE Championship veteran. Both fighters arrive with contrasting paths but equally hungry for their UFC breakthrough.
Juan "Pegajoso" Diaz enters riding a seven-fight win streak, recently capturing the LUX bantamweight championship with decisive victories over Jose Roura and Uriel Cossio. Training out of Entram Gym, the 27-year-old Peruvian-born fighter has evolved from an aggressive early career into a patient boxer with snapping jabs and straight punches.
Diaz's striking relies heavily on doubling and tripling his left jab before following with straight rights, uppercuts, or hooks, though he tends to hunt the head rather than attacking the body.
Kwon "Pretty Boy" Won Il brings elite-level experience from ONE Championship, where he compiled a 9-5 record and challenged for the bantamweight title. The 30-year-old South Korean striker is renowned for devastating body shots and explosive knockout power, with 11 of his 14 wins coming via KO/TKO.
This matchup epitomizes striker versus striker with different approaches to finishing fights.
Diaz's path runs through patient boxing combinations, solid takedown defense, and his improved cardio that has carried him through multiple five-round contests.
Kwon must utilize his aggressive volume boxing, punishing body work, and championship-level experience to overwhelm Diaz's measured approach before his opponent can establish rhythm and control.
As both Diaz and Kwon are electric, always putting on a show for the fans, there is a good chance the winner will take home not only the finish but also a UFC contract.
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Diaz vs. Kwon Prediction: Kwon Significant Strikes – 53.5
- Kwon has finished 12 of his 14 wins via KO/TKO.
- “Pretty Boy’s” last five wins have gone into the second and third rounds.
- Diaz has won 14 out of his 16 professional bouts, with seven of those wins coming by decision.
- “Pegajoso’s” only loss has come via decision.
Marwan Rahiki vs. Ananias Mulumba Preview, Prediction
The featherweight clash between Marwan Rahiki (6-0) vs. Ananias Mulumba (9-2) on DWCS Week 10 presents a captivating contrast between explosive finishing power and relentless pressure wrestling. Both fighters arrive as elite prospects from different continents, each carrying perfect finishing rates but vastly different approaches to victory.
Marwan "Freaky" Rahiki storms in as the undefeated Australian sensation representing Lions Den Academy with a spotless 6-0 record featuring 100% finishes. The 23-year-old Moroccan-born striker brings elite kickboxing credentials as a former Oceania K1 Champion, transitioning those skills into devastating MMA combinations and knockout power.
Ananias "Metal" Mulumba counters with seasoned experience and relentless pressure, carrying a 9-2 record with nine finishes across diverse international competition. His wrestling-heavy approach features suffocating cage pressure, chain takedowns, and opportunistic submission hunting that has produced five rear-naked chokes among his nine professional victories.
This matchup epitomizes the classic striker-versus-wrestler dynamic with both men carrying legitimate finishing threats.
Rahiki's path runs through maintaining distance, utilizing his significant reach advantage, and capitalizing on his precise striking combinations and knockout power that have consistently found early finishes.
Mulumba must close the distance aggressively, drag Rahiki into grinding clinch exchanges, and leverage his superior wrestling experience to neutralize the Australian's technical striking advantages.
The winner likely earns a coveted UFC contract, as Rahiki's explosive finishing meets Mulumba's proven durability and pressure wrestling at the highest level.
Rahiki vs. Mulumba Prediction: 3.75 Minutes Fight Time
- Rahiki has finished all five of his opponents in his professional career (5 KO/TKO, 1 SUB).
- “Freaky” has finished three of his opponents inside the first round, with two coming under four minutes.
- Mulumba has finished all nine of his wins (4 TKO, 5 SUB).
- “Metal” has six first-round finishes with four coming under four minutes.
Michael Oliveira vs. Victor Valenzuela Preview, Prediction
The welterweight opener between Michael Oliveira (8-0) vs. Victor Valenzuela (12-3) on DWCS Week 10 delivers a classic striker-versus-striker showdown between two devastating finishers. Both men bring explosive knockout power and proven finishing ability, setting the stage for an action-packed collision to kick off the season finale.
Michael "PQD" Oliveira enters as the undefeated Brazilian sensation from KO Squad MMA with a perfect 8-0 record featuring seven brutal knockouts.
The 27-year-old military paratrooper has systematically destroyed LFA competition, recording six straight victories in the promotion while showcasing devastating power and precise striking combinations.
His most recent outing saw him go the distance for the first time against Aldo Pereira, demonstrating improved patience and defensive awareness while maintaining his explosive finishing threat.
Victor "Psicosis" Valenzuela counters with seasoned international experience and the current Fury FC Welterweight Championship around his waist. The 31-year-old Chilean striker, riding a six-fight winning streak, combines aggressive pressure boxing with devastating body work and knockout power that travels through his hands and feet.
His recent first-round knockout victory over Bruce Whitehead showcased his ability to end fights with violent knee-elbow combinations in hostile territory.
This matchup epitomizes the classic power-puncher collision, with both men carrying legitimate one-shot knockout ability.
Oliveira's path runs through maintaining distance, utilizing his height and reach advantages, and capitalizing on his superior technical boxing and counter-striking against Valenzuela's aggressive forward pressure.
Valenzuela must close the distance quickly, utilize his proven durability advantage, and leverage his championship experience. To win, he'll need to overwhelm Oliveira's measured approach with relentless volume and body punishment.
These two high-level strikers will be looking to put on a show in front of Dana White and matchmakers as they come into DWCS Week 10 searching for their UFC contract.
Oliveira vs. Valenzuela Prediction: Oliveira 24.5 Significant Strikes
- Oliveira is an elite-level kickboxer with seven of his eight wins coming by KO/TKO.
- “PQD” comes into this DWCS Week 10 matchup with back-to-back fights that have gone to a third round.
- Valenzuela comes into this matchup with four wins via decision.
- “Psicosis” has only been finished once by KO/TKO in his professional MMA career.
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DWCS Week 10 is set for this Tuesday, October 14, live on ESPN+ at 8 p.m. ET. We have six fights with some of the top MMA prospects — including Vidal vs. Rodrigues, Diaz vs. Kwon, Rahiki vs. Mulumba, and Oliveira vs. Valenzuela — fighting outside of the UFC who are looking to secure their contracts.
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