Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 9, Week 1

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Preview

Season 9 of Dana White’s Contender Series launches on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, streaming live at 7:00 p.m. ET on ESPN+ from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas. The opening episode showcases five pivotal matchups across middleweight, welterweight, and featherweight divisions, all vying for a UFC contract.

Match Card (Week 1 – Main Card)

Middleweight (Main Event): Ilian Bouafia vs. Neemias Santana
Welterweight: Ty Miller vs. Jimmy Drago
Middleweight: Baysangur Susurkaev vs. Murtaza Talha
Featherweight: George Mangos vs. Radley da Silva
Middleweight: Christopher Ewert vs. Yuri Panferov

Date & Location

Date: Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Venue: UFC APEX, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Broadcast: ESPN+

Conclusion

All five bouts unfolded as scheduled at the UFC APEX, delivering the anticipated performances and stakes. Official recaps, scorecards, and contract decisions—such as who earned UFC contracts—are available in the Week 1 recaps on UFC.com and MMA Fighting.