After ten weeks of amazing fights, the final episode of the ninth season of Dana White’s Contender Series (DWCS 86) makes its way to television screens around the world. In the headlining bout, Brazil’s Michael Oliveira goes toe-to-toe with Fury FC champion Victor Valenzuela. In the co-main event of DWCS 86, undefeated prospects Freddy Vidal and Levi Rodrigues come to blows in their hot pursuit of a UFC contract.
DWCS 86 Main Event
Unbeaten at 8-0, Oliveira has emerged as a rising star on the Brazilian regional scene, including winning six straight bouts in the LFA. The 27-year old boasts a stellar finishing ability, ending all but one of his professional contests by knockout ahead of DWCS 86.
Riding high after a phenomenal first-round stoppage win over Bruce Whitehead to score the Fury FC Interim Welterweight Championship, Valenzuela has not tasted defeat since 2021. A competitor since 2013, “Psicosis” is gearing up for an unabated run in the UFC by capturing a contract in mind-boggling fashion.
DWCS 86 Co-Main Event
Earlier in September, Vidal made his first appearance on the Contender Series as a major underdog to Felipe Franco, missing weight for the scrap by five pounds. Despite the odds and failure on the scales, “The Barbarian” managed to wear down his opponent and lock up the submission in the fleeting moments of the third round. Now back and much more trimmer this time around for DWCS 86, Vidal is ready to prove doubters and UFC officials that he is the real deal.
Also undefeated, Rodrigues has yet to not get his hand raised in his combat sports career after a stupendous five-fight run as a professional and amateur. Stepping into his third tilt of the year, “Baby Monster” enters the Apex as a reputable finisher, with all of his triumphs in the cage coming by knockout.
Here’s how to watch DWCS 86
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 October 14th.
Bout Order For DWCS 86
Main Card:
(Welterweight) Michael Oliveira vs. Victor Valenzuela
(Light Heavyweight) Freddy Vidal vs. Levi Rodrigues
(Bantamweight) Kwon Won-il vs. Juan Díaz
(Featherweight) Marwan Rahiki vs. Ananias Mulumba
(Heavyweight) Azamat Nuftillaev vs. Jovan Leka
(Middleweight) Mario Mingaj vs. Wesley Schultz
