It’s that time of year again!

Contender Series is back with 10 straight weeks of mixed martial arts (MMA) action. After two weeks of the show starting an hour earlier because of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF), this week’s show begins at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

For what it’s worth, all five winners earned UFC contracts last week (results here).

In tonight’s main event, Middleweight up-and-comers collide as knockout artist Trent Miller (8-2) takes on Brazil’s Ryan Gandra (7-1). In the co-main event, Damon Wilson (9-2) fights Brazilian finisher, Marcio Barbosa (16-2). In the “Featured” bout, one of the best prospects of the season, Abdulrakhman Yakhyaev (6-0), takes on Alik Lorenz (6-1) in a Light Heavyweight showcase. By far the best fight of the card takes place in the Lightweight division as Mexico’s Cristian Perez (13-1) collides with Manoel Sousa (12-1). Finally, Heavyweights throw down on short notice when Darion Abbey (7-4) fights Donte Johnson (5-0).

‘Contender Series’ Quick Results:

• 185 lbs: Trent Miller vs. Ryan Gandra — Gandra def. Miller via technical knockout in round one
• 145 lbs.: Damon Wilson vs. Marcio Barbosa — Barbosa def. Wilson via technical knockout in round one (4:14)
• 205 lbs.: Abdulrakhman Yakhyaev vs. Alik Lorenz — Yakhyaev def. Lorenz via technical knockout in round one (:30)
• 155 lbs.: Cristian Perez vs. Manoel Sousa — Sousa def. Perez via technical knockout in round three (3:00)
• 265 lbs.: Darion Abbey vs. Donte Johnson — Johnson def. Abbey via technical knockout in round one (1:04)

‘Contender Series’ Highlights & Results:

185 lbs: Trent Miller vs. Ryan Gandra

145 lbs.: Damon Wilson vs. Marcio Barbosa

205 lbs.: Abdulrakhman Yakhyaev vs. Alik Lorenz

155 lbs.: Cristian Perez vs. Manoel Sousa

265 lbs.: Darion Abbey vs. Donte Johnson

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