Again once more on the UFC Apex, the Contender Collection returns in full swing for DWCS 78, with notable featherweight athletes Manuel Exposito and José Mauro Delano taking high billing on the cardboard. Within the co-main occasion, thrilling middleweight prospects Brandon Holmes and Cameron Rowston go toe-to-toe in what has all of the makings of a banger battle.
DWCS 78 Foremost Occasion
Rising as a must-watch competitor in his native Brazil, Delano makes his first Contender Collection look at DWCS 78 with a longtime pedigree, having earned titles in each Shooto Brasil and the LFA. Though these straps marked main milestones for his profession, “Ze” has only one prize on his thoughts: the UFC 145-lb throne with a win within the DWCS 78 predominant occasion.
Aiming to make his dwelling of Argentina proud, Exposito arrives in Las Vegas on the hunt for a coveted UFC contract in DWCS 78’s headliner. Proprietor of 10 stoppages throughout his 13 skilled victories, the Morro 555 Jiu Jitsu consultant is useless set on following within the footsteps of well-known fighters from his nation into the UFC like Esteban Ribovics.
DWCS 78 Co-Foremost Occasion
Undefeated as each an beginner and knowledgeable, Holmes has confirmed to be fairly a knockout artist, capturing seven complete wins by strikes throughout his complete fight sports activities journey going into DWCS 78. Now only a single punch away from altering his life in a wide range of methods, the middleweight bruiser walks into the hardest bout of his life along with his fists locked and loaded.
Precisely 364 days after making his first run on the Contender Collection, Rowston desires nothing extra to display why his one of many high 185-lb opponents not signed to the promotion. Profitable his final three contests since his defeat to Torrez Finney final 12 months on the present, “Battle Giraffe” is seemingly on the summit of his recreation as he endeavors to impress in his second likelihood at blended martial arts glory in DWCS 78.
Extra Bouts On the Card
Rounding out the primary card in DWCS 78, undefeated athletes Louis Lee Scott and Kaushik Saikumar battle to protect their coveted zeros. Then, heavyweight phenom Josh Hokit competes in his fourth scrap of 2025 reverse Guilherme Uriel. Lastly, touted Mexican finisher Ramiro Jimenez faces off with Tommy Cuozzi.
DWCS 78 Predictions and Workers Picks
MMASucka workers picks are composed of 4 of the world’s main blended martial arts organizations: the Final Combating Championship (UFC), the Skilled Fighters League (PFL), ONE Championship (ONE FC), and Dana White’s Contender Collection (DWCS).
UFC picks will embody predominant card fights starting from 4 to 6 matchups per occasion.
PFL picks from predominant playing cards for pay-per-views and from match fights within the Common Season, Playoffs, and Finals.
ONE FC and DWCS picks will function all MMA fights from the occasion with a minimal of three matchups.
The person who picks essentially the most victorious fighters by the tip of 2025 may have a selection between receiving a custom-made championship belt from ProAmBelts or an in depth chain from Championship Chains.
Discover our DWCS 78 picks and battle odds beneath.
Workers information after UFC 319:
Hank Strandberg: 138-79
Drew Zuhosky: 110-107
Frazer Krohn: 105-77
Jeremy Model: 96-78
Andrew Benjamin: 34-92
*Be aware – not all workers choose for each occasion*
Ramiro Jimenez -500
Vs.
Tommy Cuozzi +375
FEATHERWEIGHT
Jeremy Model: Jimenez by Unanimous ChoiceHank Strandberg: Jimenez by Unanimous ChoiceFrazer Krohn: Jimenez by Unanimous ChoiceDrew Zuhosky: Cuozzi by Unanimous ChoiceAndrew Benjamin: Jimenez by Unanimous Choice
Workers choosing Jimenez: 4
Workers choosing Cuozzi: 1
Josh Hokit -440
Vs.
Guilherme Uriel +340
HEAVYWEIGHT
Jeremy Model: Hokit by Second Spherical KnockoutHank Strandberg: Hokit by First Spherical Knockout Drew Zuhosky: Hokit by First Spherical Knockout Frazer Kron: Hokit by Unanimous Choice Andrew Benjamin: Hokit by First Spherical Knockout
Workers choosing Hokit: 5
Workers choosing Uriel: 0
Louis Lee Scott -500
Vs.
Kaushik Saikumar +375
BANTAMWEIGHT
Jeremy Model: Scott by Second Spherical KnockoutHank Strandberg: Scott by Unanimous Choice Drew Zuhosky: Saikumar by Unanimous ChoiceFrazer Kron: Scott by First Spherical Knockout Andrew Benjamin: Scott by Unanimous Choice
Workers choosing Scott: 4
Workers choosing Saikumar: 1
Brandon Holmes -160
Vs.
Cam Rowston +130
MIDDLEWEIGHT
Jeremy Model: Holmes by Third Spherical Submission Hank Strandberg: Rowston by Unanimous ChoiceDrew Zuhosky: Rowston by Second Spherical Knockout Frazer Krohn: Holmes by Third Spherical Submission Andrew Benjamin: Holmes by Second Spherical Submission
Workers choosing Holmes: 3
Workers choosing Rowston: 2
Jose Delano -550
Vs.
Manuel Exposito +400
FEATHERWEIGHT
Jeremy Model: Delano by First Spherical Knockout Hank Strandberg: Delano by Unanimous ChoiceDrew Zuhosky: Exposito by Third Spherical Knockout Frazer Krohn: Delano by Unanimous Choice Andrew Benjamin: Delano by Break up Choice
Workers choosing Delano: 4
Workers choosing Exposito: 1
