The second to last iteration of the ninth season of Dana White’s Contender Series, DWCS 85, is upon us. In the main event of DWCS 85, Brazil’s Lucas Caldas takes on the undefeated Magomed Zaynukov. In the penultimate match of the evening, Spanish standout Adrian Luna Martinetti pits himself against Russia’s Mark Vologdin.
DWCS 85 Main Event
Rebounding from the first loss of his career with a resounding first-round knockout, Caldas is looking to punch his ticket to the big show with a win in DWCS 85. A homegrown product of Brazilian fighting promotion Shooto Brazil, the 29-year old has cut his teeth on his country’s stacked regional scene.
Unbeaten as a professional, Zaynukov has only known how to win since making his debut back in 2021. Nearing his prime as a fighter, “Wild Chanco” is more than eager to make his home in the UFC as one of the best in his division should he get a contract in DWCS 85.
DWCS 85 Co-Main Event
Winner of 14 straight bouts, Martinetti has emerged as Spain’s top prospect not signed to a major organization. Across his tenure as a mixed martial artist, the Academia Team Predador product has proven to be a reliable finisher, with ten of his 16 career wins ending inside the distance.
Coming from the famed Allstars Training Center gym, Vologdin remained in the winner’s circle for four years. Winning his last seven in a row, the Russian reached notoriety after capturing the AFN bantamweight strap and defending it twice.
More Bouts On the Card
Rounding out the card, Ultimate Fighter alum Imanol Rodriguez battles Roque Conceição. Then, Luis Felipe Dias locks horns with the undefeated Donavon Hedrick. Finally, Luke Fernandez and Rafael Pergentino duke it out for a UFC contract, and to protect their coveted zeroes.
DWCS 85 Predictions and Staff Picks
MMASucka staff picks are composed of four of the world’s leading mixed martial arts organizations: the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), the Professional Fighters League (PFL), ONE Championship (ONE FC), and Dana White’s Contender Series (DWCS).
- UFC picks will include main card fights ranging from four to six matchups per event.
- PFL picks from main cards for pay-per-views and from tournament fights in the Regular Season, Playoffs, and Finals.
- ONE FC and DWCS picks will feature all MMA fights from the event with a minimum of three matchups.
The individual who picks the most victorious fighters by the end of 2025 will have a choice between receiving a custom-made championship belt from ProAmBelts or a detailed chain from Championship Chains.
Find our DWCS 85 picks and fight odds below.
Staff records after UFC 320
- Hank Strandberg: 175-96
- Frazer Krohn: 138-95
3.Drew Zuhosky: 136-133
- Jeremy Brand: 124-87
- Andrew Benjamin: 32-90
*Note – not all staff pick for every event*
Luke Hernandez -1000
Vs.
Rafael Pergentino +650
LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT
Jeremy Brand:
Hank Strandberg: Hernandez by First Round Knockout
Drew Zuhosky: Hernandez by Unanimous Decision
Frazer Krohn:
Staff picking Hernandez: 2
Staff picking Pergentino: 0
Luis Felipe Dias -105
Vs.
Donavon Hedrick -115
MIDDLEWEIGHT
Jeremy Brand:
Hank Strandberg: Dias by Unanimous Decision
Drew Zuhosky: Hedrick by Unanimous Decision
Frazer Krohn:
Staff picking Dias: 1
Staff picking Hedrick: 1
Imanol Rodriguez -250
Vs.
Roque Moreira Jr. +210
FLYWEIGHT
Jeremy Brand:
Hank Strandberg: Rodriguez by Unanimous Decision
Drew Zuhosky: Rodriguez by Unanimous Decision
Frazer Krohn:
Staff picking Rodriguez: 2
Staff picking Moreira Jr.: 0
Mark Vologdin -140
Vs.
Adrian Luna Martinetti +120
BANTAMWEIGHT
Jeremy Brand:
Hank Strandberg: Vologdin by Unanimous Decision
Drew Zuhosky: Martinetti by First Round Knockout
Frazer Krohn:
Staff picking Vologdin: 1
Staff picking Martinetti: 1
Magomed Zaynukov -425
Vs.
Lucas Caldas +355
LIGHTWEIGHT
Jeremy Brand:
Hank Strandberg: Zaynukov by Second Round Knockout
Drew Zuhosky: Caldas by First Round Knockout
Frazer Krohn:
Staff picking Zaynukov: 1
Staff picking Caldas: 1
