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Dana White Contender Series Week 8 promises another explosive night of action at the UFC Apex, with three marquee matchups headlining Tuesday's card.
After seven weeks that have seen 31 contracts awarded across 35 fights, the stakes remain high as hungry prospects battle for their shot at a UFC contract in DWCS Week 8 tonight.
For this week’s episode, we’ll take a look at our DWCS Week 8 predictions and picks for these marquee fights, including our PrizePicks UFC picks for tonight's DWCS card.
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DWCS Week 8 Predictions, Preview: Tuesday, Sept. 30
Kurtis Campbell vs. Demba Seck serves as one of the night's most intriguing featherweight clashes. Campbell arrives as the heavily favored undefeated prospect, bringing a perfect 7-0 record with five finishes and the flashy persona of "The Pink Panther". The 23-year-old Scouser has consistently dominated quality opposition in the UK's FCC promotion, showcasing both knockout power and submission skills.
Standing opposite him is the dangerous Demba Seck, whose 10-2 record includes eight stoppages and a current seven-fight winning streak. At 31, "Black Tiger" brings veteran experience and murderous intentions to every exchange, though his resume lacks the depth of Campbell's opposition.
Christopher Alvidrez vs. Eliezer Kubanza presents a welterweight battle between two devastating finishers. Alvidrez enters with explosive power and a five-fight first-round finish streak, having brutalized opponents with his aggressive, forward-pressing style. The American knockout artist thrives in chaos and has shown the ability to end fights with single shots.
Kubanza counters as the undefeated "King Kong," bringing a perfect 7-0 record with six knockouts and terrifying athletic ability. The Congolese striker has demonstrated the rare ability to score head kick knockouts even when opponents partially block the strike, showcasing devastating power that makes him extremely dangerous in any exchange.
The featured bout in the middleweight division showcases Vitor Costa vs. Damian Pinas. Costa arrives as the Jungle Fight double champion, holding titles in both middleweight and light heavyweight divisions while riding an impressive eight-fight winning streak. The Brazilian brings a diverse finishing arsenal with four first-round knockouts and three guillotine choke submissions in his recent run.
His opponent, Pinas, enters as "The Babayaga" with a 7-1 record and six knockouts, coming off back-to-back first-round stoppages. The 23-year-old from Aruba represents Nova Uniao and has shown devastating finishing instincts throughout his career.
Vitor Costa vs. Damian Pinas Prediction, Preview
The featured bout between Vitor Costa (8-1) and Damian Pinas (7-1) in Week 8 of DWCS should deliver explosive middleweight action that could steal the show. Both fighters enter with pristine finishing records and the kind of violent intentions that make for must-see television under the bright lights of the UFC Apex.
Vitor Costa arrives as the Brazilian double champion, having captured both middleweight and light heavyweight titles in Jungle Fight while riding an impressive eight-fight winning streak since his lone professional loss.
The 25-year-old "Problema" brings a diverse finishing arsenal with four first-round knockouts and three guillotine choke submissions in his recent run, showcasing the well-rounded skillset that made him a two-division champion.
Costa wants a messy fight and will walk forward putting relentless pressure on his opponents, though his aggressive style leaves him vulnerable in the pocket with questionable defensive habits.
Standing across from him is Damian "The Babayaga" Pinas, the 23-year-old from Aruba who has demolished opponents with ruthless efficiency throughout his career.
Pinas enters with a 7-1 record, where his only loss came via disqualification, meaning he's never truly been beaten inside the cage. The Nova Uniao product has scored six knockouts and displayed terrifying finishing instincts, coming off back-to-back first-round stoppages that showcase his explosive power.
However, at just two years into his professional career, Pinas remains raw with questionable cardio and limited ground game development.
This matchup presents a classic striker versus pressure fighter dynamic. Costa's forward pressure and dangerous guillotine choke will test Pinas' takedown defense and ground game, while Pinas' explosive striking power could capitalize on Costa's defensive vulnerabilities. Both men have never fought past the second round, making cardio a potential X-factor if the fight extends beyond the early exchanges.
The winner likely earns a UFC contract with a highlight-reel finish that leaves Dana White impressed.
Costa vs. Pinas Prediction: 45.5 Significant Strikes (Combo)
- Costa has a four-fight finish streak with all four wins coming in the first round.
- Costa has only been to the second round twice in his nine-fight professional career.
- Pinas has finished five of his seven wins by first-round finish.
- Five of his eight fights lasted less than three minutes.
Christopher Alvidrez vs. Eliezer Kubanza Prediction, Preview
The welterweight fight between Christopher Alvidrez (6-1) and Eliezer Kubanza (7-0) in DWCS Week 8 promises to be a violent collision between two explosive knockout artists with contrasting yet dangerous styles. Both fighters have built reputations as ferocious finishers, setting the stage for what could be the most thrilling fight on Tuesday's card at the UFC Apex.
Christopher Alvidrez enters as "The Newborn," riding a devastating four-fight first-round knockout streak that showcases his explosive finishing power. The 28-year-old American brings an unorthodox, karate-influenced style with constant stance switches, feints, and blitzing attacks that keep opponents guessing.
Alvidrez thrives in chaos, mixing dynamic striking with heavy hands and the ability to score knockouts with kicks, punches, or submissions. However, his aggressive forward pressure often leaves defensive gaps, as he tends to lead with his head and advance recklessly into exchanges.
Standing opposite is the undefeated "King Kong" Kubanza, the Congolese powerhouse who has terrorized opponents with six knockouts in seven professional fights. The 27-year-old physical specimen brings clean boxing technique, devastating head kicks, and the rare ability to score knockouts even when opponents partially block his strikes.
Kubanza's recent victory over Zagid Gaidarov marked his first decision win, proving he possesses the cardio and technical skills to go three rounds when needed. His background includes 33 kickboxing victories and two IMMAF Africa Championships gold medals, showcasing his elite striking pedigree.
This matchup represents a classic striker versus striker battle where technical precision meets unorthodox aggression.
Kubanza's clean combinations and knockout power provide the perfect counter to Alvidrez's reckless blitzing style, while Alvidrez's unpredictable feints and stance switches could catch the more measured Kubanza off guard. Both men have never been knocked out professionally, meaning someone's perfect finishing record faces its ultimate test under the bright lights.
Alvidrez vs. Kubanza Prediction: 52.5 Significant Strikes (Combo)
- Alvidrez comes into this fight with back-to-back first-round knockouts — most recently knocking out former UFC fighter Takashi Sato.
- He has five first-round finishes in his six professional wins.
- Kubanza has finished six of his seven opponents by knockout.
- Five of those six knockouts have come in the first round.
Kurtis Campbell vs. Demba Seck Prediction, Preview
The featherweight showdown between Kurtis Campbell (7-0) and Demba Seck (10-2) in DWCS Week 8 tonight promises to be a captivating clash of styles that could determine which fighter earns their ticket to the UFC.
Both men arrive as seasoned finishers with complementary skill sets, setting up what could be the most technically intriguing matchup of the evening.
Kurtis "The Pink Panther" Campbell enters as the heavily favored undefeated prospect, bringing a diverse finishing arsenal with five stoppages across seven professional victories.
The 23-year-old Liverpool native operates with a kick-heavy striking style, attacking at all levels with devastating leg kicks, head kicks, and his signature liver shots.
Campbell's relentless pressure and high work rate often overwhelm opponents, while his strong counter-striking ability keeps him dangerous even when backing up. On the mat, Campbell showcases excellent wrestling with diverse takedown setups, strong positional control, and dangerous ground-and-pound that has earned him multiple TKO victories.
Standing opposite is Demba "Black Tiger" Seck, the 31-year-old Senegalese veteran who brings a 10-2 record with eight stoppages and a current seven-fight winning streak. Seck operates as a well-rounded threat with 4 knockouts and 4 submissions, showcasing the ability to finish fights standing or on the ground.
The experienced finisher thrives in grappling exchanges, chaining takedowns together and hunting for his signature rear-naked choke from dominant positions. However, his recent opposition has been significantly weaker than Campbell's, raising questions about his readiness for this level of competition.
This matchup presents a fascinating stylistic puzzle between Campbell's diverse striking attack and Seck's submission-hunting grappling game.
Campbell's superior competition level and kick-heavy offense could pose problems for Seck's more basic striking defense, while Seck's veteran experience and submission threats provide avenues to capitalize on Campbell's occasional defensive lapses.
Campbell vs. Seck Prediction: 52.5 Significant Strikes (Combo)
- Campbell only has three first-round finishes in his career — seeing the second round in four out of seven professional bouts.
- He has never been finished in his seven-fight career and has been to the judge’s scorecards two times.
- Seck has been incredibly tough in his career, never being finished in his 12-fight professional career.
- He has been to the judge’s scorecards four times in his career.
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Week 8 of the Dana White Contender Series is set for this Tuesday, Sept. 30, live on ESPN+. We have five fights with some of the top MMA prospects — including Costa vs. Pinas, Alvidrez vs. Kubanza, and Campbell vs. Seck — fighting outside of the UFC who are looking to secure their contracts.
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