Dana White’s Contender Series: Marwan Rahiki vs Ananias Mulumba Preview & Prediction
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Explosive featherweights collide as Marwan Rahiki faces Ananias Mulumba.
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Where is DWCS – Season 9, Week 10 taking place? UFC Apex, Las Vegas, USA
What TV channel is DWCS – Season 9, Week 10 on? UK – Not televised / USA – ESPN+
Where can I stream DWCS – Season 9, Week 10? UK – UFC Fight Pass / USA – ESPN+ & UFC Fight Pass
DWCS – Season 9, Week 10 card
Michael Oliveira vs Victor Valenzuela (Welterweight)
Freddy Vidal vs Levi Rodrigues (Light Heavyweight)
Kwon Won-il vs Juan Diaz (Bantamweight)
Marwan Rahiki vs Ananias Mulumba (Featherweight)
Azamat Nuftillaev vs Jovan Leka (Heavyweight)
Mario Mingaj vs Wesley Schultz (Middleweight)
Marwan Rahiki: The Australian knockout artist chasing another highlight
Marwan Rahiki (6-0) has quickly built a reputation as one of Australia’s most exciting prospects. The Moroccan-born striker has captured two different regional titles in his last two bouts, finishing every opponent he’s faced. Though his professional MMA career is still young — under two years — his striking background and fast rise have made him a name to watch.
A decorated kickboxer and former Oceania K1 Champion, Rahiki brings a diverse and unpredictable striking arsenal. He mixes sharp boxing combinations with thudding leg kicks, slick knees, and elbows in close. His timing and shot selection make him a nightmare to read, and he’s proven to be a clinical finisher with 83% of his wins coming by knockout or TKO. His ground-and-pound is surprisingly effective too, often capitalising on knockdowns with heavy top pressure.
However, his takedown defence remains an area for improvement. While he has a solid understanding of jiu-jitsu and can scramble well, stronger grapplers may find success if they can get him flat on the mat. Still, his athleticism and striking diversity make him one of the most dangerous offensive fighters on this card.
Ananias Mulumba: Congo’s powerhouse brings chaos to the cage
Ananias Mulumba (9-2), fighting out of the Democratic Republic of Congo, is an athletic and explosive featherweight with serious knockout power and a natural instinct for violence. At 27 years old, he’s entering his prime and has shown steady improvement fight to fight. Mulumba is a fast starter who thrives in chaos, overwhelming opponents with his combination of speed, strength, and aggression.
His striking style is all-action — heavy leg kicks, looping hooks, and thunderous knees — and while it can appear wild, there’s method in the madness. He uses volume to overwhelm, then finds his moments to explode with power. In the clinch, his physicality is a major factor; he dominates exchanges with elbows and short shots that can break an opponent’s rhythm. Defensively, his takedown resistance has been reliable, utilising strong underhooks and balance to keep fights standing.
On the ground, Mulumba is a dangerous finisher with a vicious brand of ground-and-pound. His jiu-jitsu isn’t textbook, but his strength and aggression compensate — when he finds a dominant position, he doesn’t let opponents breathe. Though his resume lacks big names so far, his athletic potential and intensity make him a legitimate threat at this level.
Marwan Rahiki vs Ananias Mulumba prediction
This is a fascinating matchup between two explosive finishers with the potential to steal the show. Rahiki brings refined technique and composure, while Mulumba is a physical powerhouse who thrives in high-paced exchanges. If Rahiki can maintain distance, his clean combinations and technical precision could dictate the fight early. However, Mulumba’s pressure, strength, and volume are likely to force Rahiki into uncomfortable spots.
Mulumba’s ability to close range, bully opponents against the fence, and unload heavy combinations could prove decisive here. His durability and aggression should help him absorb Rahiki’s counters while pushing a pace the Australian hasn’t faced yet. If he can weather the early storm and force Rahiki into clinch and grappling situations, Mulumba’s physicality could take over.
Expect fireworks early, but as the fight progresses, Mulumba’s relentlessness and power should begin to tell. A late surge or sustained damage could tip the momentum in his favour down the stretch.
Prediction: Ananias Mulumba to win via decision
