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Exciting Season 7 of Dana White’s Contender Series: Rising MMA Talent Takes the Stage

Don’t miss the action-packed Season 7 of Dana White’s Contender Series! Witness rising MMA talent compete for a UFC contract. Catch all the fights on ESPN+ and UFC FIGHT PASS.

The 7th season of the highly anticipated Dana White’s Contender Series has kicked off, showcasing the best up-and-coming MMA fighters. This thrilling competition offers fighters a chance to earn a coveted UFC contract, and fans can catch all the action on ESPN+ in the United States and UFC FIGHT PASS internationally.

Every Tuesday night for 10 weeks, viewers will witness an army of hopefuls stepping into the octagon, giving it their all to impress Dana White and secure their spot in the UFC. The fights will begin at 7pm ET / 4pm PT and consist of three rounds each.

Week 2 Fight Card

Here are the official weigh-in results for the Week 2 fight card:

Bout Fighters Weight (lbs)
Lightweight Main Event George Hardwick vs Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady 155 / 155.5
Light Heavyweight Ibo Aslan vs Paulo Renato Jr. 205.5 / 205
Featherweight Hyder Amil vs Emrah Sonmez 146 / 147*
Women’s Strawweight Eduarda Moura vs Janaina Silva 115.5 / 114.5
Bantamweight Cameron Smotherman vs Charalampos Grigoriou 136 / 136

*Sonmez weighed in above the featherweight limit but was not medically cleared to continue cutting weight. The fight will proceed as scheduled.

Week 1 Results

The Week 1 fight card delivered thrilling matchups and impressive performances. Here are the official weigh-in results and scorecards:

Bout Fighters Result
Middleweight Cesar Almeida vs Lucas Fernando Almeida by Decision
Lightweight Tom Nolan vs Bogdan Grad Grad by TKO
Heavyweight Kevin Szaflarski vs Caio Machado Szaflarski by Decision
Bantamweight Payton Talbott vs Reyes Cortez Jr. Draw
Flyweight Victor Dias vs Kevin Borjas Dias by Submission

Key Points

  • Dana White’s Contender Series is back for its 7th season, showcasing rising MMA talent.
  • Fighters compete for a chance to earn a UFC contract.
  • Viewers can watch the fights on ESPN+ in the United States and UFC FIGHT PASS internationally.
  • The fights take place every Tuesday night for 10 weeks.
  • The Week 2 fight card features exciting matchups in various weight classes.
  • Week 1 saw impressive performances and close contests.

Stay tuned for more thrilling fights and incredible displays of skill in Dana White’s Contender Series!