After a rip-roaring outing in Chicago for UFC 319, top-level mixed martial arts action makes its way back to the hallowed Apex center in Las Vegas for DWCS 78, week two of the Contender Series. In the main event of DWCS 78, featherweight prospects Manuel Exposito and José Delano duke it out in what will surely be a thrilling bout worthy of UFC hopefuls. Before that, though, the perfect Brandon Holmes tests himself against series veteran Cam Rowston.
DWCS 78 Main Event
Losing just one bout since 2015, Delano attempts to break into the mainstream by punching his ticket to the UFC after a successful run on the regional scene. Securing three different 145-lb championships in both Shooto Brasil and the LFA, “Ze” heads into the main event of DWCS 78 as the man to watch.
Winner of three straight fights, Exposito stands as one of the top young names coming out of his native Argentina. With seven submission victories to his name ahead of DWCS 78, the 25-year old is aiming to make a statement to fans and pundits that he is the next big featherweight prospect.
DWCS 78 Co-Main Event
Dating all the way back to his amateur career, Holmes has always been one to clock out early inside the cage, having won all his pre-professional scraps by knockout or TKO. Since moving on from the minor leagues, the South Carolina representative has continued his finishing way by recording three wins by strikes in his last five contests ahead of DWCS 78.
Training out of the esteemed City Kickboxing gym, Rowston has no shortage of amazing sparring partners to grow his skills, including Dan Hooker and Israel Adesanya. Coming up short in his first go on the Contender Series opposite the hulking Torres Finney, “Battle Giraffe” seeks to eliminate any doubt that he isn’t ready for the big time.
Here’s How to Watch DWCS 78
Online Streaming: You can catch the entire card on ESPN+, but you will need to subscribe in order to do so. Right now, the company is offering a monthly or yearly subscription of $11.99 and $119.99 respectively. For those who want to get more bang out of their buck, there is also the monthly Disney Bundle Deal, which offers ESPN+, Hulu, and Disney+ for $16.99 with included commercials, or $26.99 for no commercials at all.
Start Time and Date: The Main Card will begin at 8pm ET on August 19th.
Bout Order for DWCS 78
Card:
Manuel Exposito vs. José Mauro Delano (Featherweight Main Event)
Brandon Holmes vs. Cameron Rowston (Middleweight Co-Main Event)
Louis Lee Scott vs. Kaushik Saikumar (Bantamweight)
Josh Hokit vs. Guilherme Uriel (Heavyweight)
Tommy Cuozzi vs. Ramiro Jimenez (Featherweight)
