Dana White’s Contender Series (DWCS) is back for its third season and we have a full breakdown of each fight plus predictions for the eighth episode.
This week on Dana White’s Contender Series, it’s a pair of light heavyweight fights, bantamweight action including a CES MMA champ, and more. Everyone made weight on Monday, so it’s on with the show!
Light Heavyweight: Herdem Alacabek vs. William Knight
Tale of the Tape
Alacabek
28-years-old
6’2″
75″ reach
Sweden
Training out of Black House MMA
5-0
Knight
31-years-old
5’10”
? reach
Connecticut
Training out of Thornton Martial Arts
4-0
Pros and Cons
Alacabek
Pros
- Excellent Jiu-Jitsu and wrestling
- Very good ground and pound
- Fast starter
- Good in the clinch
Cons
- Not much on the feet
Knight
- Athletic
- Strong
- Good wrestling
- Strong top position
- Fight stopping ground and pound
Cons
- Takedown defense needs work
- A bit wild
Who has the Advantage?
Striking: Knight
Speed: Knight
Knockout Power: Knight
Chin: ?
Kickboxing: Knight
Footwork: Knight
Wrestling: Alacabek
Grappling: Alacabek
Submissions: Alacabek
Cardio: Even, maybe Knight
Prediction
Both are big light heavyweights so there is always a chance this fight ends in a knockout. With that said, both prefer to get their work in on the mat. Knight is the more explosive guy but Alacabek has the better technique. Knight has ended up on his back at times, while Alacabek never has. Alacabek has a big advantage grappling, and with the poor takedown defense of Knight, that’s concerning. Alacabek has just looked so good on the mat.
Next: Brok Weaver vs. Devin Smyth
