Get ready for the adrenaline-pumping return of Contender Series with explosive matchups! Witness Mansur Abdul Malik vs. Wes Schultz and more in this thrilling MMA event.
The Contender Series is back with 10 weeks of intense MMA action. Mansur Abdul Malik takes on Wes Schultz in the main event, with other exciting matchups across different weight classes. An Ho and Lone’er Kavanagh kick off the Flyweight season.
Contender Series: Season Eight Begins
The highly anticipated Contender Series is back in action, bringing 10 weeks of thrilling MMA fights. The show kicks off at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+ for the first two weeks before returning to its regular 8 p.m. ET time slot. In the main event, the undefeated powerhouse Mansur Abdul Malik (5-0) faces off against fellow finisher Wes Schultz (6-1) in an intense Middleweight clash. The card is stacked with exciting matchups, including Rami Hamed (12-3) stepping in last minute to battle knockout artist Meng Ding (34-8) in the co-main event. Light Heavyweights Bruno Lopes (12-1) and Mikheil Sazhiniani (13-2) go head-to-head in the featured bout. Featherweights Jose Delgado (7-1) and Ernie Juarez (8-0) promise an electrifying fight. To kick off the season, Flyweights An Ho (6-0) and Lone’er Kavanagh (6-0) showcase their skills in a thrilling matchup.
Fight Card:
| Fighters | Record | Weight Class |
|---|---|---|
| Mansur Abdul Malik | 5-0 | Middleweight |
| Wes Schultz | 6-1 | Middleweight |
| Rami Hamed | 12-3 | Welterweight |
| Meng Ding | 34-8 | Welterweight |
| Bruno Lopes | 12-1 | Light Heavyweight |
| Mikheil Sazhiniani | 13-2 | Light Heavyweight |
| Jose Delgado | 7-1 | Featherweight |
| Ernie Juarez | 8-0 | Featherweight |
| An Ho | 6-0 | Flyweight |
| Lone’er Kavanagh | 6-0 | Flyweight |
Key Points:
- Contender Series returns with 10 weeks of non-stop MMA action.
- Mansur Abdul Malik faces Wes Schultz in the main event.
- Exciting matchups across various weight classes.
- An Ho and Lone’er Kavanagh kick off the Flyweight season.
