UFC ‘Contender Series’ results, live coverage and full fight highlights | Season 9, Ep. 8

Contender Series is back with 10 straight weeks of mixed martial arts (MMA) action, beginning at 8 p.m. ET TONIGHT (Tues., Sept. 23, 2025) on ESPN+.

For what it’s worth, six fighters (including a loser) earned UFC contracts last week (results here).

In tonight’s main event,

In tonight’s main event, Jungle Fight double champion Vitor Costa (8-1) collides with Aruba’s Damian Pinas (7-1). In the ESPN+ co-main event, Louis Jourdain (8-3) locks horns with Fighting Nerds’ Magno Dias (6-1). In the “Featured” bout, Welterweight Christopher Alvidrez (6-1) fights Eliezer Kubanza (7-0). Former FCC champion Kurtis Campbell (7-0) takes on Demba Seck (10-2). Finally, team Khabib’s Rashid Vagabov (13-2) hooks ’em up with Paulo da Silva (11-1).

‘Contender Series’ Quick Results:

‘Contender Series’ Highlights & Results:

185 lbs: Vitor Costa vs. Damian Pinas

135 lbs: Louis Jourdain vs. Magno Dias

170 lbs: Christopher Alvidrez vs. Eliezer Kubanza

145 lbs: Kurtis Campbell vs. Demba Seck

125 lbs: Rashid Vagabov vs. Paulo da Silva

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