Dana White's Contender Series Results & Highlights (Season 8, Week 1)

10 MMA prospects compete for a contract in the season premiere of Dana White's Contender Series.

(via UFC)

It's a brand new season of Dana White's Contender Series.

Dana White's Contender Series: Season 8, Week 1 Preview & Fight Card

The UFC's hit show is back with another batch of regional prospects fighting it out for a UFC contract. 10 fighters will make the walk at the UFC Apex, looking to make a statement in front of CEO Dana White and the matchmakers on why they belong in the Octagon.

Striker meets grappler in the main event as undefeated knockout artist Mansur Abdul-Malik (5-0) takes on Wes Schultz (6-1) at middleweights. The co-headliner features a welterweight matchup between 29 year-old veteran Meng Ding (34-8) and Rami Hamed (12-3).

The first fight of the night, however, seems to be getting the most attention (and for good reason). An Tuan Ho vs. Lone'er Kavanagh is one of the more highly-anticipated matchups in recent DWCS history with both flyweight prospects standing at a perfect 6-0 record with highlight reel knockouts to their name.

The next batch of standouts is here 👀 #DWCS Season 8 begins tonight 💥

[ LIVE on @ESPNPlus | 7pmET/4pmPT | B2YB @DKSportsbook ] pic.twitter.com/rBJefmJ2oH

— UFC (@ufc) August 13, 2024

Contender Series Week 1 Results

Mansur Abdul-Malik defeats Wes Schultz via TKO (punches) in round 2 (3:55)

Rami Hamed defeats Meng Ding via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-27, 29-27)

Bruno Lopes defeats Mikheil Sazhiniani via TKO (punches) in round 2 (4:14)

Jose Delgado defeats Ernie Juarez via KO (knee) in round 2 (1:25)

Lone'er Kavanagh defeats An Tuan Ho via KO (punch) in round 1 (2:25)

Fighters Signed:

Lone'er Kavanagh

Jose Delgado

Bruno Lopes

Mansur Abdul-Malik

Highlights:

THIS IS WHY WE LOVE #DWCS! 🤯

Lone’er Kavanagh delivers a stunning KO in our first fight of Season 8!

Watch NOW on @ESPNPlus 📺 pic.twitter.com/Gwb0rgCbFy

— UFC (@ufc) August 13, 2024

What a knee ‼️

Jose Delgado gets it done in style!

Watch #DWCS NOW on @ESPNPlus 📺 pic.twitter.com/C89haM78A7

— UFC (@ufc) August 13, 2024

The body work paid off 😤

Bruno Lopes takes care of business!

Watch #DWCS NOW on @ESPNPlus 📺 pic.twitter.com/hvwYys9zZ1

— UFC (@ufc) August 14, 2024

Closed out the show 💪

Mansur Abdul-Malik dropped huge elbows on his way to victory on #DWCS! pic.twitter.com/owY4lEQCQh

— UFC (@ufc) August 14, 2024

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