Contender Series

3 stories covering Contender Series — news, results and analysis.

Dana White Hands Out 4 Contracts on Contender Series, Blasts Split-Decision Judging

Two sub-60-second finishes lit up Season 10's opener, but a lightweight split call left the UFC boss fuming about the scorecards.

Aug 12, 2026

UFC president Dana White speaking to the media at a press conference in Las Vegas

UFC

Dana White Backs Bella Mir to Chase Four Titles Across Four Sports

The 23-year-old NCAA champ is 4-0 in MMA and fights on the Contender Series on Aug. 25. White says she wants gold in the UFC, Olympics, Zuffa Boxing and UFC BJJ.

Aug 12, 2026

Amanda Lemos in the Octagon ahead of her strawweight bout

UFC

Alexia Thainara's Toughest Test Yet: Amanda Lemos and a Division in Flux

The undefeated-in-the-UFC Brazilian is 3-0 in the Octagon with seven takedowns over her last two wins. Lemos is the first name that jumps off her resume.

Aug 6, 2026