DWCS 90 Staff Picks: Welterweight Prospects Collide
DWCS 90 happens tonight. Who did our staff choose this week?
The fourth episode of season 10 of Dana White’s Contender Series (DWCS 90) brings to the table a stacked five-bout main card. Taking top billing for the event, Irish star Adam Darby crosses paths with American striking specialist Patrick Rivera. In the co-main clash, Brandon Holmes will compete with Modestino Rodrigues.
DWCS 90 Main Event
In his last time out in the cage, Darby put on an immaculate performance at Cage Warriors 200 with a ninja choke submission over Thiago Habib. Ready to prove he is more than worthy of acquiring a UFC contract, the Irishman steps into the Octagon as a heavy favorite in the biggest fight of his life.
Fighting almost solely in the Maryland-based organization Shogun Fights, Rivera recently earned the company's 170-lb strap in late 2025. Set to showcase his talents for an international audience, “Yah’s Rebel” puts his six-bout winning streak on the line.
DWCS 90 Co-Main Event
Coming up short in his Contender Series match last year against Cam Rowston, Holmes has been hard at work to fill in the gaps in his game that led to him missing out on a UFC contract. Competing for the first time since January, he is aiming for a swift night in the office.
Undefeated since 2024, Rodrigues has never left a victory of his in the hands of the judges, finishing all of his seven wins by starching. A former kickboxer who fought under the K-1 banner for a time, fans shouldn’t blink when the 22-year old gets ready to let his hands and feet go.
More Bouts On the DWCS 90 Main Card
Rounding out the main card, Liam McCraken battles Silvestre Sanchez. Then, Charlie Cleveland contends with Gabriel Lorenço. Finally, Adam Livingston tests himself against Hunter Smith.
DWCS 90 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).
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UFC picks will include main card fights ranging from four to six matchups per event.
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PFL picks from main cards for pay-per-views and from tournament fights in the Regular Season, Playoffs, and Finals.
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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: 155-74
2. Frazer Krohn: 128-91
3. Drew Zuhosky: 115-116
4. Andrew Benjamin: 29-27
*Note – not all staff pick for every event*
Adam Livingston -190
Vs.
Hunter Smith +165
LIGHTWEIGHT
Hank Strandberg: Livingston by First Round Submission
Drew Zuhosky: Livingston by Unanimous Decision
Frazer Krohn: Livingston by Unanimous Decision
Staff picking Livingston: 3
Staff picking Smith: 0
Charlie Cleveland -220
Vs.
Gabriel Lourenço +186
HEAVYWEIGHT
Hank Strandberg: Cleveland by First Round Knockout
Drew Zuhosky: Lourenço by Unanimous Decision
Frazer Krohn: Cleveland by Third Round Knockout
Staff picking Cleveland: 2
Staff picking Lourenço: 1
Liam McCracken -144
Vs.
Silvestre Sanchez +124
LIGHTWEIGHT
Hank Strandberg: McCracken by Second Round Knockout
Drew Zuhosky: McCracken. by First Round Knockout
Frazer Krohn: McCracken by First Round Knockout
Staff picking McCracken: 3
Staff picking Sanchez: 0
Brandon Holmes -185
Vs.
Modestino Rodrigues +161
MIDDLEWEIGHT
Hank Strandberg: Holmes by First Round Knockout ;
Drew Zuhosky: Holmes by Unanimous Decision
Frazer Krohn: Holmes by Unanimous Decision
Staff picking Holmes: 2
Staff picking Rodrigues: 0
Adam Darby -430
Vs.
Patrick Rivera +337
WELTERWEIGHT
Hank Strandberg: Darby by First Round Submission
Drew Zuhosky: Darby by Unanimous Decision
Frazer Krohn: Darby by Unanimous Decision
Staff picking Darby: 3
Staff picking Rivera: 0
