For the fourth consecutive week, the UFC is back at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, for their weekly show, Dana White’s Contender Series! This is the 10th season of DWCS, a 10-week show with five fights each episode. Each week, fighters enter the Octagon with one goal on their mind: impress the UFC and Dana White.
A Welterweight contest between Patrick Rivera and Adam Darby headlines season 10, Week 4 of DWCS. Rivera enters as the more experienced fighter with a 13-4 record, but Darby, the pride of Ireland, is 8-1 and has finishing ability on the feet and on the ground. On DraftKings Sportsbook, Darby is a -440 favorite with Rivera being a +340 underdog.
DraftKings Network is providing DWCS Season 10, Week 4 live results, round-by-round updates, unofficial scorecards, highlights, and the official winner throughout the card. We’ll also have live coverage of Patrick Rivera vs Adam Darby, Brandon Holmes vs Modestino Rodrigues, Liam McCracken vs Silvestre Sanchez, Gabriel Lourenco vs Charlie Cleveland, andHunter Smith vs Adam Livingston, including round-by-round updates and final results. Refresh this page throughout the event for the latest live updates.
How to watch DWCS Season 10, Week 4
- Date: Tuesday, September 1
- Start time: 7:00 p.m. ET
- TV/Stream: Paramount+
- Location: Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada
DWCS Season 10, Week 4 results
Follow the official results from every featured fight on the card below. The table will be updated immediately after each bout concludes.
| Fight | Winner | Method | Round/Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Rivera vs. Adam Darby | Adam Darby | KO/TKO | Round 3 |
| Brandon Holmes vs. Modestino Rodrigues | Modestino Rodrigues | KO/TKO | Round 1 |
| Liam McCracken vs. Silvestre Sanchez | Silvestre Sanchez | KO/TKO | Round 3 |
| Gabriel Lourenco vs. Charlie Cleveland | Gabriel Lourenco | KO/TKO | Round 1 |
| Hunter Smith vs. Adam Livingston | Adam Livingston | Split Decision | 29-28, 28-29, 29-28 |
DWCS Season 10, Week 4 Contract Winners
- Adam Livingston
- Gabriel Lourenco
- Silvestre Sanchez
- Modestino Rodrigues
- Adam Darby
Patrick Rivera vs. Adam Darby round-by-round updates
Result: Adam Darby defeats Patrick Rivera by third-round TKO.
9:05 p.m. ET: Round 1
Rivera and Darby traded punches early in this contest. Darby used a bunch of leg kicks to hurt Rivera. Rivera began bleeding at the end of the round.
10-9 Darby
9:11 p.m. ET: Round 2
Darby continued to pressure Rivera while having a high output on the feet. Rivera landed a nice punch at the end of the round but still got dominated throughout the second.
10-9 Rivera
9:20 p.m. ET: Adam Darby defeats Patrick Rivera by third-round TKO
In the Main Event of Dana White’s Contender Series Week 4, Adam Darby defeats Patrick Rivera by third-round TKO. This is Darby’s seventh straight win and is now 8-1 with seven finishes. The doctor stopped the fight after Rivera was severely hurt in this fight. Darby recorded 147 significant strikes, 100 more than Rivera.
Brandon Holmes vs. Modestino Rodrigues round-by-round updates
Result: Modestino Rodrigues defeats Brandon Holmes by first-round knockout.
8:44 p.m. ET: Modestino Rodrigues defeats Brandon Holmes by first-round knockout
15 seconds into the fight, Modestino Rodrigues picked up a knockout against Brandon Holmes. This is Rodrigues’ fifth straight victory, and he is now 8-1 with eight knockouts. Rodrigues has won seven fights in the last three years. At only 22 years old, Rodrigues appears to have an extremely bright future in the UFC.
Liam McCracken vs. Silvestre Sanchez round-by-round updates
Result: Silvestre Sanchez defeats Liam McCracken by third-round knockout.
8:14 p.m. ET: Round 1
Sanchez came out with a few quick leg kicks that landed on McCracken. Both fighters landed big punches with two minutes left in the round. Although Sanchez’s first two takedown attempts were unsuccessful, he eventually got McCracken to the ground.
10-9 Sanchez
8:20 p.m. ET: Round 2
Blood began pouring out of McCracken’s nose at the start of the second. Both fighters landed a takedown before they returned to the feet. McCracken landed a ton of big punches in this round. This round was a war, with McCracken and Sanchez giving it everything they had.
10-9 Sanchez, 20-18 Sanchez
8:28 p.m. ET: Silvestre Sanchez defeats Liam McCracken by third-round knockout
Silvestre Sanchez beat Liam McCracken after scoring a big knockout in the third round. Sanchez moves to 10-1 with nine finishes and increases his winning streak to six, with all of them coming by knockout or submission. This is McCracken’s first loss since February 2023, ending his previous five-fight winning streak.
Before the contest, Sanchez was +1600 to win by KO/TKO/DQ in Round 3 and +400 to score a knockout. Sanchez totaled 83 total significant strikes, 58 significant strikes, four takedowns, and 5:30 of control time. McCracken had 57 total strikes and 44 significant strikes in this fight.
Gabriel Lourenco vs. Charlie Cleveland round-by-round updates
Result: Gabriel Lourenco defeats Charlie Cleveland by first-round knockout.
7:56 p.m. ET: Gabriel Lourenco defeats Charlie Cleveland by first-round knockout
Gabriel Lourenco scored a first-round knockout against Charlie Cleveland in the second fight during tonight’s DWCS card. Lourenco has won eight consecutive contests and is now 8-1 with seven finishes. Both fighters came out swinging, landing shots. Lourenco landed a massive right hand and a ton of ground and pound before the referee stopped the fight.
On DraftKings Sportsbook, Lourenco was a +170 underdog and +275 to win by KO/TKO/DQ in the first round.
Hunter Smith vs. Adam Livingston round-by-round updates
Result: Adam Livingston defeats Hunter Smith by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28).
7:23 p.m. ET: Round 1
Livingston’s size advantage was evident from the start. Over a minute into the fight, Livingston connected with a devastating spinning backfist and kick to hurt Smith. Smith found more success in the second half of the round as he was the aggressor.
10-9 Livingston
7:29 p.m. ET: Round 2
Livingston was the first to land punches in the second round. Smith had the lower output early in the second round. But Smith is powerful, so each shot he landed seemed to make an impact. Smith was more aggressive late in this round. I have it tied 1-1 heading into the third and final round.
10-9 Smith, 19-19
7:35 p.m. ET: Round 3
Livingston was moving backward at the beginning of the third. Smith pressured Livingston, landing a few big punches. We saw blood appear on Smith’s face. Livingston kept trying to land a spinning backfist but couldn’t connect. This was a close round, but Smith landed the more significant strikes.
10-9 Smith, 29-28 Smith
7:40 p.m. ET: Adam Livingston defeats Hunter Smith by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
In the first fight of the night, Adam Livingston picks up a victory against Hunter Smith. Livingston moves to 8-1 in his career while Smith falls to 8-2. This is Livingston’s second consecutive win and is now 1-1 on DWCS. Although there wasn’t a finish in this contest, it was a highly competitive and entertaining fight.
Before the contest, Livingston was -185 to win and +450 by decision on DraftKings Sportsbook. Smith landed 79 significant strikes in this fight, three more than Livingston.
DWCS Season 10, Week 4 FAQs
Here are answers to some of the most common questions about DWCS Season 10, Week 4.
What is Dana White’s Contender Series?
In this show, rising prospects compete, trying to impress Dana White and earn a UFC contract.
Who won Patrick Rivera vs. Adam Darby?
Adam Darby defeats Patrick Rivera by third-round TKO.
Who won Brandon Holmes vs. Modestino Rodrigues?
Modestino Rodrigues defeats Brandon Holmes by first-round knockout.
Who won Liam McCracken vs. Silvestre Sanchez?
Silvestre Sanchez defeats Liam McCracken by third-round knockout.
Who won Gabriel Lourenco vs. Charlie Cleveland?
Gabriel Lourenco defeats Charlie Cleveland by first-round knockout.
Who won Hunter Smith vs. Adam Livingston?
Adam Livingston defeats Hunter Smith by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28).
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