It’s that time of year again!

Contender Series is back with 10 straight weeks of mixed martial arts (MMA) action, beginning at 8 p.m. ET TONIGHT (Tues., Sept. 2, 2025) on ESPN+.

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

In tonight’s main event, Welterweight up-and-comers collide as Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani (8-2) takes on Jack Congdon (7-1). In the co-main event, Cezary Oleksiejczuk (15-3) (brother of UFC fighter Michal Oleksiejczuk) fights Theo Haig (6-0). In the “Featured” bout, Bellator MMA veteran, Mandel “Rat Garbage” Nallo (13-3), takes on Brazil’s Samuel Silva (13-4-1). An Ho (7-1) returns for a second shot at a UFC contract as he fights LFA Flyweight champion and The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) alum, Eduardo Chapolin (14-2). Finally, Sean O’Malley’s protege, Tommy McMillen (8-0), collides with David Mgoyan (7-0) to kick off the card.

‘Contender Series’ Quick Results:

• 170 lbs: Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani vs. Jack Congdon —
• 185 lbs: Cezary Oleksiejczuk defeats Theo Haig via TKO (hammerfists) Round 1, 0:36
• 155 lbs: Mandel Nallo defeats Samuel Silva via knockout (punch) Round 1, 3:29
• 125 lbs: Eduardo Chapolin defeats An Ho via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
• 145 lbs: Tommy McMillen defeats David Mgoyan via majority decision (28-28, 29-28, 29-28)

‘Contender Series’ Highlights & Results:

Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani vs. Jack Congdon

Cezary Oleksiejczuk defeats Theo Haig via TKO

Mandel Nallo defeats Samuel Silva via knockout

Eduardo Chapolin defeats An Ho via unanimous decision

Tommy McMillen defeats David Mgoyan via majority decision

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