"Episode 3 of DWCS 2025 arrives this Tuesday, with the latest crop of Contender Series fighters and UFC hopefuls including some familiar names. Among them, Bellator vet Manoel Sousa and Cage Warriors alum Damon Wilson. Dana White was a little more reserved in week one this year, handing out just two contracts, but week two saw all five winning fighters granted entry into the UFC."
"Signing someone like Miller is clearly the matchmakers looking for chaos. He's only gone the distance once, and his style is pure hammer-or-nail. He's nowhere near UFC level, but he checks the boxes for what Contender Series often looks for. The only real attribute that stands out is his power, but even that is limited. His punches are wide and telegraphed-you can see them coming a mile away. There's nothing straight, nothing set up, just wild bursts in exchanges where he sometimes finds a shot."
Episode 3 of DWCS 2025 features Contender Series fighters including Bellator veteran Manoel Sousa and Cage Warriors alum Damon Wilson, with Dana White showing variable contract decisions across recent weeks. The middleweight matchup pairs short-notice Trent Miller (8-2) against Ryan Gandra (7-1) in Gandra's US debut. Miller relies on power and a finish-oriented, brawling style but displays technical flaws: low, wide hands; telegraphed punches; poor defense; weak chin; limited cardio; and sloppy wrestling. Gandra offers a more well-rounded résumé with wins by KO, submission, and decision. Contract outcomes will hinge on standout performances.
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