That was definitely my mindset, said mayes, who got his contract after a firstround finish of ricardo prasel. Watch all 17 the contender episodes from season 1,view pictures, get episode information and more. Jul 29, 2019 billy quarantillo used tuf, contender series experience to his advantage at ufc on espn 7 ufc december 9, 2019 8. Lightweight sodiq yusuff earned a ufc contract with an impressive performance against mike davis on week 6 of dana whites tuesday night contender series.
Everything you need to know about dana whites tuesday night contender series 2019 including. The ultimate fighter was originally an experimental series financed by the former owners of the ultimate fighting championship ufc, lorenzo and frank fertitta iii. The ufc 249 card was canceled just over one week from its planned date of april 18 when the. Ufc veteran kurt holobaugh will fight longtime bellator competitor matt bessette on july 11 on the first episode of dana whites tuesday night contender series.
Weve been talking to him and bouncing around with different opponents, white said. Jul 18, 2017 get the lowdown on the prospects of the sophomore effort of dana whites contender series, headlined by former ufc veteran dan spohn slugging it out with angel deanda. Aug 14, 2018 lightweight sodiq yusuff earned a ufc contract with an impressive performance against mike davis on week 6 of dana whites tuesday night contender series. The first season, entirely selffinanced by ufc ownership, was the ultimate marketing tool for the sport, building stars in stephan bonnar and forrest griffin, but. Valentina shevchenkos older sister will compete on the card. Known for boxing, opened the contest with a pair of kicks, establishing the center and looking to attack.
Joby sanchez made the cut in his 2nd dwcs appearance, as he picked up a. The fifteen fights are then broadcast over three episodes on combate, globo and sportv from august 24. Today, the ufc through vice president of communications lenee breckenridge responded to a request from bloody elbow to comment on this story. A location that is far more viable than a remote island. Ahead of ufc moscow, take a look at a timeline of hardys career thus far nov. Winners arent guaranteed a ufc contract, but it certainly helps to both win and impress at the same time. The show features professional mma fighters living together in las vegas, nevada, and follows them as they train and.
Ufc has set a premiere date for its new show, the dana white tuesday night contender series. Dana whites contender series has become a focal point for fighters on the regional scene. Ufcs new show contender series sets premiere date fox. Everything you need to know about ufcs new home ufc apex. A timeline created with timetoasts interactive timeline maker.
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Hardy competes in his first amateur mma bout, stopping joe. The ultimate fighting championship and fox announced a sevenyear broadcast deal. Jonathan pearce, maki pitolo, hunter azure, antonio trocoli and joseph solecki. Dana whites tuesday night contender series broadcasters. As with the earlier web series looking for a fight, the goal of the series is for white to scout talent for the ufc. Everything you need to know about dana whites contender series. The show features professional mma fighters living together in las vegas, nevada, and follows them as they train and compete against each. The media members were asked to vote for who they feel are the top fighters in the ufc by weightclass and poundforpound. Charles rosa is ready for the biggest moment of his career at ufc 249. Look back at some of the best moments for former ufc heavyweight champion fabricio werdum. This is a list of events held and scheduled by the ultimate fighting championship ufc, a mixed martial arts promotion based in the united states. The ufc postponed three shows in march and its ufc 249 payperview event due to the covid19 outbreak.
The media members were asked to vote for who they feel are the top fighters in. Traditionally, every event starts off with a preliminary card followed by a main card, with the last fight being known as the main event. The night sees 10 fighters competing for a shot at a ufc contract. For years, ufc president dana white has wanted a show similar to usas longcanceled series tuesday night fights. Dana whites first ufc contender series card unveiled. Jul 03, 2017 ufc has set a premiere date for its new show, the dana white tuesday night contender series. Season 3, week 6 including fighter profiles, results, and analysis. Rozenstruik including fighter profiles, results, and analysis. All athletes applying for the series must successfully complete a rigorous background check.
Diggin deep on dana whites contender series week 2. Dana whites contender series history was made tuesday. Joby sanchez made the cut in his 2nd dwcs appearance, as he picked up a secondround tko of jp guys. Dana white tuesday night contender series 11 is set to go down tonight june 26. Subscribe to ufc fight pass your front row ticket to.
A statscentric look at the main, comain and featured bouts at ufc 249. Jul, 2017 for years, ufc president dana white has wanted a show similar to usas longcanceled series tuesday night fights. Dana whites tuesday night contender series episode 1. For the first time in the shows threeyear history, every winner earned a ufc contract from white, the promotion president. Antonio trocolis ufc stint lasted about three weeks. It was back to the regional circuit for another victory, and when he was signed for a third contender series appearance, he knew what was on the line. Thats right, none of these fights will be contested. Presale tickets are not guaranteed, ticket purchases are subject to availability on a first come, first serve basis for select us, canadian, australian, and european performances only. Free fight yusuff shows off his skillset dwtncs week 6. Meet the fighters dana whites contender series youtube. The ufc s apex previously has hosted nsacregulated events with small crowds for dana whites contender series. Rankings were generated by a voting panel made up of media members.
Subscribe to ufc fight pass your front row ticket to mma. Five for five every winner on contender series gets a ufc deal. Jairzinho rozenstruik staying on the gas pedal athletes. Dana white receives promoters license for new contender. Aug 14, 2018 18yearold chase hooper impressed the matchmakers with his decision victory week 5 of dana whites tuesday night contender series earning him a developmental deal with the ufc.
Ufc 249 a statscentric look at the main, comain and featured bouts at ufc 249. Subscribers can also watch original and exclusive content including dana whites tuesday night contender series, a selection of classic ufc. Hardy competes in his first amateur mma bout, stopping joe hawkins in 32 seconds. The venue that hosted the last season of dana whites contender series might just. Contender gives fighters one shot to wow dana into giveng them a ufc contract. Week 1 pits brandon raw dawg royval vs jerome the renegade rivera fight in ufc apex, las vegas, nevada, united states on jun 23, 2020. When asked however, the ufc boss indicated the chances of till taking on middleweight contender jack hermansson are low. The ultimate fighter is an american reality television series and mixed martial arts mma competition produced by fox sports 1 and the ultimate fighting championship ufc. Maycee barber, two others earn ufc contracts on dana whites tuesday night contender series, which took place last night july 17, 2018 inside the ultimate fighter tuf gym in las vegas.
Latest ufc, contender series fight announcements may 7. Jul 05, 2017 ufcs new digital show the dana white tuesday night contender series will premiere later this month on the mixed martial arts promotions pay subscription service. Jul 11, 2017 mixed martial arts on a tuesday night. With ufc president dana white and matchmakers mick maynard and sean shelby cageside, the stakes are high. Billy quarantillo used tuf, contender series experience to his advantage at ufc on espn 7 ufc december 9, 2019 8. Ufc confirms that kyle noblitt will not be appearing on dwtncs. His dream became a reality tuesday as dana whites tuesday night contender seriesdebuted on ufc fight pass. So he had to leave no doubts that he was ready for the ufc. Ufc fight pass is also home to the largest ondemand fight library in the world, original series, and live fights almost every weekend. Aug 08, 2017 ufc contender series 5 results, realtime streaming playbyplay updates tonight tues. Ufcs first event, ufc 1, took place on november 12, 1993. See the entire world of mma through the convenience of your tv, laptop or mobile device. Contender series 11 live results tonight june 26 at 8 p. While the contender series has been a proven vehicle to develop future talent for the ufc, the ultimate fighter was a cornerstone piece of the ufcs development over 15 years ago.
The renewal of the show saw ufc produce two more series, before subsequent renewals. Dana whites contender series formerly named dana whites tuesday night contender series is an american mixed martial arts promotion. Apr 16, 2020 the ufc postponed three shows in march and its ufc 249 payperview event due to the covid19 outbreak. In the main event, junior dos santos abruptly dethroned thenundefeated ufc heavyweight champion cain velasquez by knockout at 1. In order to garner more attention for the sport, the ultimate fighter. The broadcast crew for dana whites tuesday night contender series includes some names that may not be all that familiar to ufc fans ufc senior vp of international and content joe carr told. Jul 31, 2019 antonio trocolis ufc stint lasted about three weeks. Three dana whites contender series prospects to watch in the ufc. Ufc 230 main event results more ufc 230 prelim results more ufc. For the first time in history, ufc president dana white handed out contracts to all five winners from the latest edition of the contender series. Make educational timelines or create a timeline for your company website. The twoandahalf hour show will premiere july 11 on ufc fight pass, the mixed martial arts. Nsac chief declines comment on dana whites apex plan.
Contender series 2019 took place tuesday, june 25, 2019 with 5 fights at ufc apex in las vegas, nevada. With khabib nurmagomedov versus tony ferguson no longer happening at ufc 249 on april 18, thescore looks back at the five times this matchup has been called off. Dws contender series 2017 took place tuesday, august 29, 2017 with 5 fights at tuf gym in las vegas, nevada. Dana whites tuesday night contender series episode 1 fight. Three finishers earn ufc contracts in contender series. But white announced tuesday night on the show that trocoli would be cut due to a failed drug test. Timetoasts free timeline maker lets you create timelines online. Below, view the matchups as well as a bonus list of contender series fights and the latest fighter signings. All events have been held at the ufcs home base of las vegas.