Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 9, Week 1 Full Show
Coming Soon
Event Date & Venue
- Date: Tuesday, August 12, 2025
- Venue: UFC APEX, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Official Fight Line-Up
- Middleweight Main Event: Ilian Bouafia vs. Neemias Santana
- Welterweight Bout: Ty Miller vs. Jimmy Drago
- Middleweight Clash: Baysangur Susurkaev vs. Murtaza Talha
- Featherweight Contest: George Mangos vs. Radley da Silva
- Middleweight Showdown: Christopher Ewert vs. Yuri Panferov
Detailed Event Recap
The Season 9 premiere of Dana White’s Contender Series kicked off with an action-packed fight card featuring hungry prospects eager to secure UFC contracts. Headlining the night, Ilian Bouafia looked to maintain his undefeated streak against the seasoned Neemias Santana in a thrilling middleweight battle. Ty Miller’s welterweight bout with Jimmy Drago brought non-stop exchanges, while Baysangur Susurkaev and Murtaza Talha delivered a competitive and high-paced middleweight fight. In featherweight action, George Mangos showcased skill and endurance against Radley da Silva, followed by Christopher Ewert and Yuri Panferov closing the night with a decisive middleweight contest. Every fight carried contract implications, ensuring an electric start to the new season.