Contender Series

Las Vegas — Christopher Alvidrez was visualizing being in the UFC before he even fought on the Contender Series this week. "I didn't care how big the dude was, how scary he looked, it didn't matter," Alvidrez (7-1) told media...

Las Vegas — Welcome to the UFC, Louis Jourdain. Jourdain, younger brother of Canadian UFC star Charles "Air" Jourdain, earned his way into the promotion care of a rear-naked choke submission of Magno Dias on the Contender Series this week. "I'm...

With UFC contracts on the line and dreams hanging in the balance, Dana White’s Contender Series returns for Week 8 tonight in Las Vegas, where a new wave of prospects will look to punch their ticket to the UFC. Rashid...

Coming off of UFC Perth, where DWCS 2025 winner Cam Rowston made a big splash in his debut, it was on to Week 8 of this year's Contender Series. The stats so far in 2025: 31 contracts awarded across 35...

Dana White's Contender Series (DWCS) is back for another year of action. Week 7 has the customary five-pack of fights we've come to know and love. All of the action is available on ESPN+, but you keep your eyes...

Las Vegas — It took just twenty seconds for Judo star Iwo Baraniewski to knock out Mahamed Aly in their Contender Series fight on Tuesday. A contract was almost a certainty after that performance, even though the 26-year old from...

Las Vegas — Bantamweight and Contender Series contract winner Hecher Sosa found himself in the worst situation possible ahead of his fight against Mackson Lee on Tuesday, with Sosa's father passing away just days prior. That led to an emotional...

Las Vegas — Canada is 3-0 on Dana White's Contender Series in 2025, with Ontario's Cody Chovancek the latest name to find success. Originally hailing from Petrolia, not far from the Michigan border, Chovancek (9-0) now trains with Niagara Top...

Dana White's Contender Series (DWCS) is back for another year of action. Week 6 has the customary five-pack of fights we've come to know and love. All of the action is available on ESPN+, but you keep your eyes...

Coming off of back-to-back stoppage wins, Long Island's Adam Livingston was not surprised he got the call. However, there was a little surprise when he saw the opponent that they offered. While Thomas Gantt had a record and resume...