Contender Series

Much like a lot of the American fighters you see on the regional scene, Logan Paxton's path to MMA came through the world of wrestling. After starting his career at Sacramento City College - and becoming an All-American in...

Dana White's Contender Series Season 10 continues this week, with Episode 2 headlined by Oktagon MMA standout Kaik Brito taking on Namo Fazil of MVP MMA infamy. Brazil's Brito went 6-2 for Oktagon, now almost unquestionably the leading MMA promotion...

Dana White's Contender Series Season 10, Week 1 unfolded on August 11, 2026 and marked the return of the Tuesday night staple. 10 years on, the Contender Series is now the main point of entry to the UFC for up-and-coming...

Dana White’s Contender Series began back in 2017. Since then, the Contender Series has produced some big-name upcoming stars like Dan Ige, Sean O’Malley, Geoff Neal, Maycee Barber, and Edmen Shahbazyan. In short, it has been a huge success for finding...

The Contender Series is back, with Season 10 of Dana White's Contender Series kicking off this week featuring a card headlined by heavyweight hopefuls. DWCS has proven to be a winner for the UFC, and is now the primary route...

Dana White's Contender Series (DWCS) is back for one more week of action. Week 10 has a rare six-pack of fights to round out the end of the season. All of the action is available on ESPN+, but you...

Dana White’s Contender Series began back in 2017. Since then, the Contender Series has produced some big-name upcoming stars like Dan Ige, Sean O’Malley, Geoff Neal, Maycee Barber, and Edmen Shahbazyan. In short, it has been a huge success for finding...

Dana White’s Contender Series began back in 2017. Since then, the Contender Series has produced some big-name upcoming stars like Dan Ige, Sean O’Malley, Geoff Neal, Maycee Barber, and Edmen Shahbazyan. In short, it has been a huge success for finding...

The final episode of DWCS 2025 arrives this week, with Tuesday night marking the last chance for another 10 UFC hopefuls to break into the promotion this year. Through nine weeks, Dana White has awarded 41 UFC contracts, and should...

Dana White's Contender Series (DWCS) is back for another year of action. Week 9 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...