Dana White's Contender Series Results & Highlights (Season 8, Week 1)
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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 💥
— UFC (@ufc) August 13, 2024
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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! 🤯
— UFC (@ufc) August 13, 2024
Lone’er Kavanagh delivers a stunning KO in our first fight of Season 8!
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What a knee ‼️
— UFC (@ufc) August 13, 2024
Jose Delgado gets it done in style!
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The body work paid off 😤
— UFC (@ufc) August 14, 2024
Bruno Lopes takes care of business!
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Closed out the show 💪
— UFC (@ufc) August 14, 2024
Mansur Abdul-Malik dropped huge elbows on his way to victory on #DWCS! pic.twitter.com/owY4lEQCQh
DWCS Results: 1-Shot KO Gets 'Holy S***' Reaction From Dana White
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