After a calming week off from competitors, top-level combined martial arts returns to the UFC Apex for DWCS 83, as improbable European prospects Mantas Kondratavičius and Đani Barbir sq. off within the middleweight predominant occasion. Within the second to final combat of the night time at DWCS 83, the undefeated Murtazali Magomedov places his zero on the road in opposition to fellow unblemished athlete Brahyan Zurcher.
DWCS 83 Important Occasion
Unbeaten as an beginner and as knowledgeable, Barbir has turned heads as of late with 5 consecutive finishes. Aiming to make it eight in a row in DWCS 83’s predominant occasion, the previous two-time defending FNC champion is poised to assert his spot within the huge leagues.
Additionally recognized for his sturdy capability to cease his opposition, Kondratavičius is eager on mounting a stellar show of ability to depart little question that he belongs within the UFC. With a fight sports activities profession relationship again to 2018, the Lithuanian has no scarcity of expertise competing in a number of notable promotions like Ares FC and Cage Warriors.
DWCS 83 Co-Important Occasion
Accumulating an ideal run within the win column over the previous three years, Magomedov soared into prominence final 12 months when he scored the Octagon League featherweight strap. Making a single protection of his throne, “The Spotlight” units his belt apart to compete on DWCS 83 with a view to chase a good higher prize: a UFC championship.
Standing as the newest in a protracted line of hardened Mexican prospects, Zurcher has already lower his enamel preventing in main organizations, notably successful 5 bouts within the PFL. Entering into his first scrap of the 12 months, he intends to show he’s the following huge contender popping out of his nation.
Extra Bouts On the Card
Rounding out the cardboard at DWCS 83, Sofia Montenegro tangos with Jeisla Chaves. Then, 26-fight veteran Javier Reyes battles Justice Torres. Lastly, Rafael Tobias is given the duty of making an attempt handy his countryman Jair de Oliveira his first ever defeat.
DWCS 83 Predictions and Workers Picks
MMASucka workers picks are composed of 4 of the world’s main combined martial arts organizations: the Final Preventing 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 event 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 alternative between receiving a custom-made championship belt from ProAmBelts or an in depth chain from Championship Chains.
Discover our Dana White’s Contender Collection 83 picks and combat odds beneath.
Workers information after Dana White’s Contender Collection
Hank Strandberg: 158-88
Drew Zuhosky: 121-125
Frazer Krohn: 122-86
Jeremy Model: 119-87
Andrew Benjamin: 32-90
*Word – not all workers choose for each occasion*
Rafael Tobias -390
Vs.
Jair Castro Vianna +325
LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT
Jeremy Model: Hank Strandberg: Tobias by First Spherical Knockout Frazer Krohn: Tobias by Second Spherical Submission Drew Zuhosky: Tobias by Unanimous Choice
Workers choosing Tobias: 3
Workers choosing Castro Vianna: 0
Javier Reyes -175
Vs.
Justice Torres +150
FEATHERWEIGHT
Jeremy Model: Hank Strandberg: Reyes by Unanimous Choice Drew Zuhosky: Torres by First Spherical KnockoutFrazer Krohn: Torres by Unanimous Choice
Workers choosing Reyes: 1
Workers choosing Torres: 2
Sofia Montenegro -220
Vs.
Jeisla Chaves +185
WOMEN’S FLYWEIGHT
Jeremy Model: Hank Strandberg: Montenegro by Unanimous Choice Drew Zuhosky: Montenegro by Unanimous Choice Frazer Krohn: Montenegro by Unanimous Choice
Workers choosing Montenegro: 3
Workers choosing Chaves: 0
Brahyan Zurcher -145
Vs.
Murtazali Magomedov +125
FEATHERWEIGHT
Jeremy Model: Hank Strandberg: Magomedov by Unanimous Choice Drew Zuhosky: Zurcher by Unanimous ChoiceFrazer Krohn: Magomedov by Third Spherical Submission
Workers choosing Zurcher: 1
Workers choosing Magomedov: 2
Đani Barbir -125
Vs.
Mantas Kondratavičius +105
MIDDLEWEIGHT
Jeremy Model: Hank Strandberg: Barbir by Third Spherical Submission Drew Zuhosky: Barbir by First Spherical Knockout Frazer Krohn: Barbir by First Spherical Knockout
Workers choosing Barbir: 3
Workers choosing Kondratavičius: 0
