It’s that time of year again, as Dana White’s Contender Series is back with 10 straight weeks of mixed martial arts (MMA) action. This week’s show starts at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+ (because of The Ultimate Fighter 31 final episode), then things switch back to the usual 8 p.m. ET time slot moving forward.
In the main event, three-time defending Cage Warriors Lightweight champion, George Hardwick (12-1), takes on Fury FC Lightweight champion, Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady (14-3), in what should be an excellent showcase of two of the best Lightweight prospects on the regional scene. The rest of the card is filled with fun fights as Ibo Aslan (11-1) welcomes back Brazil’s Paulo Renato Jr. (12-2), who was on the show last season. Hyder Amil (7-1) takes on Emrah Sonmez (14-4), Eduarda Moura (8-0) faces Janaina Silva (5-0), and to kick off the show, two knockout artists throw down as Cameron Smotherman (8-3) fights Charalampos Grigoriou (7-3).
‘Contender Series’ Quick Results:
George Hardwick vs. Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady
Ibo Aslan vs. Paulo Renato Jr.
Hyder Amil vs. Emrah Sonmez
Eduarda Moura vs. Janaina Silva
Charalampos Grigoriou vs. Cameron Smotherman
‘Contender Series’ Highlights & Results:
155 lbs: George Hardwick vs. Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady
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205 lbs: Ibo Aslan vs. Paulo Renato Jr.
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155 lbs: Hyder Amil vs. Emrah Sonmez
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155 lbs: Eduarda Moura vs. Janaina Silva
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155 lbs: Charalampos Grigoriou vs. Cameron Smotherman
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This story originally appeared on MMA Mania
