In 2017, the UFC launched Dana White’s Contender Series in order to find talent to add to its roster. Through four seasons, the promotion has awarded 117 fighter contracts, including a record 37 last season.
Here we go again.
Season 5 begins on Tuesday night at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, with four fights in four weight divisions. Will the UFC discover the next Jimmy Crute, Geoff Neal or Sean O’Malley? They’re the best among the 117 fighters who have found their way onto the UFC roster via the four seasons of the Contender Series so far.
The fights are on ESPN+ at 8 p.m. ET.
Watch Season 5, Episode 1 here
How to watch the fights
Watch on ESPN+. Download the ESPN App | WatchESPN | TV schedule
Don’t have ESPN+? Get it here.
There’s also FightCenter, which offers live updates for every fight card.
Tuesday’s fight card
ESPN+, 8 p.m. ET
Light heavyweight: Azamat Murzakanov vs. Matheus Scheffel
Men’s featherweight: Diego Lopes vs. Joanderson Brito
Men’s flyweight: Victor Altamirano vs. Carlos Candelario
Welterweight: A.J. Fletcher vs. Leonardo Damiani
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