DWCS 94 Staff Picks: Lightweight Prospects Clash
DWCS 94 hits the airwaves tonight. Our staff picks are in, so who did we choose?
Taking top billing for the show, George Staines battles Loai Abushaar. In the co-main event, Zaurbek Sabanov locks horns with Adama Diop.
DWCS 94 Main Event
Compiling a monstrous 16-1 record as an amateur, Staines made his professional debut back in late 2023. In that time span, the English star has never lost a fight, going a perfect 10-0 while scoring the OKTAGON lightweight strap in the process.
Boasting a 100% stoppage rate, Abushaar has emerged as a sterling prospect. Combined with a 6 ‘4 frame, “Savage Bull”’s physical qualities make him a nightmare matchup for most opponents he faces inside the cage.
DWCS 94 Co-Main Event
Tearing it up on the French circuit, Sabanov has racked up an impeccable four-fight win streak since moving up to the professional leagues. Compiling a 3-0 run in top-rated organization Ares FC, the Russian is eager to finally take his talents to the UFC.
A proven heavyweight slugger, Diop has tested himself against stark international representation throughout his entire journey as a mixed martial artist. Walking into his bout at DWCS 94, "Blindé" possesses a stupendous championship resume, including belts from both Hexagone MMA and EFC.
More Bouts On the DWCS 94 Card
Rounding out the main card, Luca Borando contends with Ian Escuza. Then, Camila Reynoso scraps with Aieza Bertolso. Also, Ilias Bulaid squares up with Erick Visconde.
DWCS 94 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 94 picks and fight odds below.
Staff records after UFC Vegas 121:
1. Hank Strandberg: 183-90
2. Frazer Krohn: 141-110
3. Drew Zuhosky: 139-136
4. Andrew Benjamin: 29-27
*Note – not all staff pick for every event*
Ilias Bulaid -130
Vs.
Erick Visconde +110
FEATHERWEIGHT
Hank Strandberg: Visconde by Second Round Knockout
Drew Zuhosky: Visconde by Unanimous Decision
Frazer Krohn:
Staff picking Bulaid: 0
Staff picking Visconde: 2
Aieza Bertolso -500
Vs.
Camila Reynoso +383
WOMEN’S STRAWWEIGHT
Hank Strandberg: Bertolso by Unanimous Decision
Drew Zuhosky: Bertolso by Unanimous Decision
Frazer Krohn:
Staff picking Bertolso: 2
Staff picking Reynoso: 0
Luca Borando -120
Vs.
Ian Escuza +100
FEATHERWEIGHT
Hank Strandberg: Borando by Third Round Knockout
Drew Zuhosky: Escuza by First Round Knockout
Frazer Krohn:
Staff picking Borando: 1
Staff picking Escuza: 1
Zaurbek Sabanov -380
Vs.
Adama Diop +303
HEAVYWEIGHT
Hank Strandberg: Sabanov by First Round Knockout
Drew Zuhosky: Diop by Unanimous Decision
Frazer Krohn:
Staff picking Sabanov: 1
Staff picking Diop: 1
George Staines -300
Vs.
Loai Abushaar +245
LIGHTWEIGHT
Hank Strandberg: Staines by First Round Knockout
Drew Zuhosky: Abushaar by Unanimous Decision
Frazer Krohn:
Staff picking Staines: 1
Staff picking Abushaar: 1
