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 (and next week) start at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+, then things switch back to the usual 8 p.m. ET time afterward.
Former kickboxer Cesar Almeida (3-0) — who went 1-2 against Alex Pereira in the ring — battles Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) Middleweight champion, Lucas Fernando (9-1), in the main event. Before that, experienced Aussie Lightweight, Tom Nolan (5-0), fights Austrian standout, Bogdan Grad (11-1), BFL Heavyweight champion, Caio Machado (7-1-1), takes on Kevin Szaflarski (11-1), Reyes Cortez (7-2) returns to the program against Payton Talbott (5-0), and Peru’s Kevin Borjas (8-1) faces late replacement, Victor Dias (11-2), in the Flyweight opener.
‘Contender Series’ Quick Results:
Cesar Almeida vs. Lucas Fernando
Tom Nolan vs. Bogdan Grad
Caio Machado vs. Kevin Szaflarski
Payton Talbott vs. Reyes Cortez
Kevin Borjas vs. Victor Dias
‘Contender Series’ Play-By-Play Results:
185 lbs.: Cesar Almeida vs. Lucas Fernando
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155 lbs.: Tom Nolan vs. Bogdan Grad
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265 lbs.: Caio Machado vs. Kevin Szaflarski
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135 lbs.: Payton Talbott vs. Reyes Cortez
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125 lbs.: Kevin Borjas vs. Victor Dias
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This story originally appeared on MMA Mania
