Dana White’s Contender Series: Michael Oliveira vs Victor Valenzuela Preview & Prediction
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Brazil’s Michael Oliveira faces Chile’s Victor Valenzuela in a striker’s delight at Welterweight.
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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)
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Michael Oliveira: Composed power and precision
Michael Oliveira (8-0) enters the Contender Series as one of Brazil’s most exciting welterweight prospects. At 27, the undefeated LFA standout has stopped 88% of his opponents by knockout or TKO and has three finishes in under a minute to his name. Competing for the respected LFA promotion has hardened him against quality opposition, and his polished striking background from WGP kickboxing gives him an edge in stand-up exchanges.
Oliveira fights with controlled aggression, cutting off the cage and using a thudding jab and chopping leg kicks to break opponents down. When he senses weakness, he closes the distance quickly and unloads accurate combinations, often ending fights with one clean shot. His defence can be a touch rigid at times, but his timing and composure usually compensate. He’s not a reckless brawler — more a calculated finisher who reads openings before striking decisively.
Victor Valenzuela: Chile’s wild card and reigning Fury FC champion
Victor Valenzuela (12-3) represents Chile and arrives with both experience and confidence as the current Fury FC welterweight champion. The 31-year-old is a finisher by nature, ending over 80% of his wins before the final horn. He’s also a former WGP kickboxer like Oliveira, which all but guarantees fireworks when these two meet in the centre.
Valenzuela fights with aggression and volume, throwing looping hooks and heavy leg kicks while closing distance with relentless pressure. His left hook and clinch knees are his most dangerous weapons, and he carries fight-ending power. However, his willingness to stand in the pocket and trade leaves him open to sharper, straighter shots. Against a counter striker as clean as Oliveira, that could be a costly habit.
Michael Oliveira vs Victor Valenzuela prediction
This bout should be all-action for as long as it lasts. Both men are proven finishers, and both prefer to keep the fight standing. Valenzuela’s forward pressure and looping strikes make him dangerous early, but Oliveira’s technical edge, accuracy, and composure under fire give him the advantage over time.
Oliveira’s power is undeniable — when he lands, fights change instantly. Valenzuela’s aggression could walk him straight into a counter, and the Brazilian’s cleaner, straighter punches should find their mark. Expect a striking battle, but one that ultimately favours the more polished technician.
Prediction: Michael Oliveira to win via KO/TKO
