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UFC featherweight Lerryan Douglas earned his UFC contract after landing a high-light reel knockout of Cam Teague on Tuesday night at Dana White's Contender Series. Douglas (13-5) landed a clean combination ending with a heavy right hand that put Teague...

Contender Series contract winner Carol Foro was not surprised at the durability of opponent Shanelle Dyer on Tuesday. Despite being knocked down, Dyer kept right on going, forcing the fight to play out for the full 15 minutes. "I think...

Las Vegas — Heavyweight Steven Asplund was a short-notice addition to the Contender Series this week, and taking advantage of the short notice opportunity paid off. Battling obesity for years and topping 500lbs, Asplund has travelled a winding road to...

Dana White's Contender Series (DWCS) is back for another year of action. Week 5 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...

Mark Coleman's journey isn't just a comeback—it's a whole mood for a new era in combat sports. These days, "The Hammer" isn't just the guy with a Hall of Fame resume. He's PLN's wild heart, a mentor who wears...

It was not even two full weeks ago when Steven Asplund got the call to fill in for Guilherme Pat, who had to withdraw from Week 5 of Dana White's Contender Series against Anthony Guarascio. While that's a dream...

Former UFC strawweight Cynthia Calvillo has announced her retirement from mixed martial arts. Calvillo (10-6-1), who competed for the UFC from 2017 to 2023, was last in action a year ago, winning the HEX women's flyweight championship in regional action....

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...

LFA flyweight Chey Bowers returns to action on Friday at LFA 217 in Prior Lake, Minnesota against Maritza Sanchez on the main card. Bowers (6-2) is the former interim LFA flyweight champion. A title she lost in January at LFA...