DWCS 88 Staff Picks: Welterweight Sluggers Collide In Main Event

DWCS 88 takes place from Meta Apex. Namo Fazil fights Kaik Brito in the main event, while Douglas Rodrigues fights Trent Miller in the co-main event.  

DWCS 88 Main Event

Unbeaten since 2022, Fazil has garnered a reputation for his ability to finish, earning eight total stoppage victories over the course of his ten-bout professional career. Wanting to compete in the biggest mixed martial arts promotion in the world, “Grandson of Saladin” is out to make a statement at the Meta Apex.

Possessing over 20 scraps on his record, Brito is easily the most experienced fighter on the entire card. With two titles won in Czech Republic-based organization OKTAGON MMA, the Brazilian has accomplished much in time as a mixed martial artist, besides netting a coveted UFC contract.

DWCS 88 Co-Main Event

Although just seven bouts into his journey, Rodrigues has proven to be a stalwart athlete, compiling a nearly 100% finish rate. Giving up his throne as the previous Future MMA middleweight king, “Blade” is aiming to take a slice out of the competition at DWCS 88.

With a pair of heavy fists, Miller has left a trail of starched opponents in his wake in a career spanning five years. Back again to covet a UFC contract after a failed first attempt against Ryan Gandra in last year, “The Terminator” is looking to demonstrate his immaculate stoppage power to a worldwide audience this Tuesday.

More Bouts On the DWCS 88 Main Card

Rounding out the main card, Logan Paxton meets Cristian Pérez. Also, Mahamed Aly battles Alik Lorenz. Finally, Taner Trembley tangles with Roman Puga.

DWCS 88 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.

Staff picks in 2025 were won by Hank Strandberg with a record of 216-119.

Find our DWCS 88 picks and fight odds below.

Staff records after UFC 330:

1. Hank Strandberg: 143-61

2. Frazer Krohn: 117-82

3. Drew Zuhosky: 101-105

4. Andrew Benjamin: 27-23

*Note – not all staff pick for every event*

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Roman Puga -160

Vs.

Taner Trembley +140

FEATHERWEIGHT

Hank Strandberg: Trembley by Second Round Submission

Drew Zuhosky: Puga by Unanimous Decision

Staff picking Puga: 1

Staff picking Trembley: 1

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Mahamed Aly -270

Vs.

Alik Lorenz +222

LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT

Hank Strandberg: Aly by First Round Submission

Drew Zuhosky: Lorenz by First Round Knockout

Staff picking Aly: 1

Staff picking Lorenz: 1

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Cristian Perez -245

Vs.

Logan Paxton +203

LIGHTWEIGHT

Hank Strandberg: Perez by Second Round Knockout

Drew Zuhosky: Paxton by First Round Knockout

Staff picking Perez: 1

Staff picking Paxton: 1

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Douglas Rodrigues -360

Vs.

Trent Miller +289

MIDDLEWEIGHT

Hank Strandberg: Rodrigues by First Round Submission ;

Drew Zuhosky: Miller by Unanimous Decision

Staff picking Rodrigues: 1

Staff picking Miller: 1

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Namo Fazil -160

Vs.

Kaik Brito +140

WELTERWEIGHT

Hank Strandberg: Fazil by Unanimous Decision

Drew Zuhosky: Brito by First Round Knockout

Staff picking Fazil: 1

Staff picking Brito: 1