Dana White's Contender Series: Brandon Holmes vs. Modestino Rodrigues (Middleweight, Main Card)

Brandon Holmes and Modestino Rodrigues meet in a middleweight bout on Dana White's Contender Series 2026 Week 4 at the UFC Apex. Holmes (6-1) enters on a rebound after a first-round TKO loss on the 2025 series, most recently stopping Preston LaGrange via strikes in January 2026. The 6'2" South Carolina fighter owns four knockout wins and recent decision victories against durable opposition. Rodrigues (7-1), nicknamed "The Slenderman," arrives from Brazil with a perfect finish rate across his professional wins, including a June 2025 TKO and additional kickboxing experience. Both middleweights stand 6'2" with matching reach; the matchup pits Holmes' prior Contender Series exposure and power against Rodrigues' finishing streak and regional momentum. A victory here typically secures a UFC contract for the winner.