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Resumen del resultado
Modestino Rodrigues stopped Brandon Holmes by TKO (punches) at 4:43 of round one in a middleweight bout at Dana White's Contender Series Season 10, Week 4 on September 1, 2026. Rodrigues, a 22-year-old Brazilian prospect nicknamed 'The Slenderman,' moved to 8-1 with the finish, his eighth career stoppage and a continuation of his perfect finishing record in professional victories. Holmes, who entered at 6-1 after bouncing back from a 2025 TKO loss with a KO win in January 2026, was unable to withstand the Brazilian's punching pressure and the bout was stopped before the end of the opening round. The victory kept Rodrigues among the most prolific finishers on the Contender Series season.
Resumen del combate
A captivating middleweight redemption story unfolds as explosive American Brandon Holmes returns to the DWCS stage to face Brazilian standout Modestino 'The Slenderman' Rodrigues. After falling short against Cameron Rowston in the 2025 season, Holmes is back with renewed focus and staggering power, having recently secured a viral round-one slam knockout. Rodrigues, boasting a sturdy 7-1 record and riding a four-fight win streak, presents a highly technical puzzle. This bout hinges on whether Holmes can harness his raw, chaotic power without succumbing to the bright lights again, or if Rodrigues can expertly dissect him.
Claves de la victoria
Brandon Holmes
- Use previous DWCS experience to control emotional intensity, ensuring a more composed and energy-efficient start than his 2025 appearance.
- Exploit his 6'2" size advantage by framing off in the clinch and looking for his signature heavy knockout blows on the break.
- Look for heavy takedowns and slam opportunities to dictate the grappling exchanges, break the Brazilian's rhythm, and land devastating ground-and-pound.
Modestino Rodrigues
- Stay highly mobile and use low calf kicks to disrupt Holmes' base, preventing him from setting his feet for heavy power strikes.
- Avoid lingering in the pocket where Holmes thrives on chaotic brawling and explosive clinch entries.
- Capitalize on potential over-aggression from Holmes by timing level changes or sharp straight counters when Holmes steps in heavily.
Últimas 5 peleas
Brandon Holmes
- L Cameron Rowston
- W Andrew Claborn
Modestino Rodrigues
- W Virgilio Ailton
- W Uilton Correa
- W Alvaro Luiz
- W Nathan Oliveira
- L Clayton Ferreira
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