10 fights remain in this, the eighth season of Dana White’s Contender Series. After next Tuesday’s show, the weeknight MMA program ends until sometime in the summer of 2025. Week nine takes place tonight from the UFC Apex in Enterprise, NV.
Live coverage begins at 8 pm ET/ 5 pm PT on ESPN+ inside the United States. As is customary, tonight’s show features five fights with prospects trying to impress UFC CEO Dana White in hopes of winning a promotional contract at night’s end.
#DWCS week is 9 is here! 👊
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Main Event
At the top of the bill tonight is a light heavyweight fixture between Artem Vakhitov (2-1 MMA) and Islem Masraf (3-0 MMA). This is a five-round fight at five minutes per round to close the show.
Co-Main Event
Immediately beforehand, the co-main event features lightweight action between Kody Steele (6-0 MMA) and Cage Warriors competitor Chasen Blair (6-2 MMA.)
Rest of the Card
Also tonight, you’ll see a heavyweight affair between Mario Pinto (8-0 MMA) and Lucas Camacho (6-0 MMA), a welterweight contest pitting Islam Dulatov (10-1 MMA) against Vanilto Antunes (16-6 MMA) and a flyweight bout pairing Sean Gauchi (9-1 MMA) with Anthony Drilich (8-1 MMA).
DWCS Season 8, Week 9 Results: Card: 8 pm ET/ 5 pm PT, ESPN+
Main Event: Artem Vakhitov vs. Islem Masraf
Co-Main Event: Kody Steele vs. Chasen Blair
Mario Pinto vs. Lucas Camacho
Islam Dulatov vs. Vanilto Antunes
Sean Gauchi vs. Anthony Drilich
