Excitement Builds for Week 2 of Dana White's Contender Series Season 8

The Dana White Contender Series (DWCS) continues to generate buzz as it heads into its second week of Season 8, scheduled for August 20 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The opening fights of the season have set a high standard, with fighters eager to showcase their skills over the next nine weeks. Among the notable matchups, Brand, holding a 5-1 record, faces Haddon, who comes in at 6-1. Analysts predict a closely contested bout, with Haddon favored to win by decision. Another intriguing matchup features Finney, a -400 betting favorite, against Rowston, the +300 underdog. Finney previously secured a victory in the Contender Series but failed to earn a contract despite his submission win over Yuri Panferov. The card also includes a 135-pound clash between Cortavious Romious and Michael Imperato. Romious, who suffered a knockout loss in his first DWCS attempt, is favored at -310, while Imperato stands at +250. The heavyweight division makes its debut this season with a fight between Kuniev and Cunha. Kuniev, a previous DWCS winner who did not secure a contract, is heavily favored at -600, with predictions leaning towards a knockout victory. Lastly, Pytlik, with a record of 9-1, faces Gustafsson, who holds a 10-2 record, with betting odds favoring Gustafsson at -260. As the series progresses, anticipation builds for these fighters to make their mark.