Get ready for the final showdown of Dana White's Contender Series Season 9! This week, a fresh batch of fighters will step into the UFC APEX, each with their sights set on impressing UFC President Dana White and earning a coveted spot in the Octagon. This season has been nothing short of spectacular!
So far, a remarkable 41 contracts have been awarded. This means that if five more athletes are signed tonight, we'll tie the series record for contracts given out in a single season. And if Dana White is particularly impressed, and awards six or more contracts, a new record will be set! It's a testament to the incredible talent on display. To put this in perspective, only two fighters, Baisangur Susurkaev and Ty Miller, earned contracts from the first episode of the year. The competition has clearly intensified since then.
And the action has been non-stop! Over the last eight weeks, there have been 30 finishes, including at least one stoppage in 90 seconds or less in each of the previous seven episodes. The highlight reel includes Luke Fernandez's lightning-fast 15-second finish in Week 8.
But how will the final week unfold? Let's dive into the matchups!
Fight Card:
- Middleweight Bout: Mario Mingaj vs Wes Schultz
- Heavyweight Bout: Azamat Nuftillaev vs Jovan Leka
- Welterweight Bout: Michael Oliveira vs Victor Valenzuela
- Featherweight Bout: Marwan Rahiki vs Ananias Mulumba
- Bantamweight Bout: Kwon Wonil vs Juan Diaz
- Light Heavyweight Featured Bout: Freddy Vidal vs Levi Rodrigues Jr.
This page will be updated live throughout the night with full fight recaps, scorecards, and interviews with Dana White and the contract winners. Don't miss a moment of the action!
