Contender Series is back with 10 straight weeks of mixed martial arts (MMA) action, beginning at 8 p.m. ET TONIGHT (Tues., Sept. 16, 2025) on ESPN+.
For what it’s worth, five winners earned UFC contracts last week (results here).
In tonight’s main event, Bantamweights collide as Spain’s Hecher Sosa (13-1) takes on Brazil’s Mackson Lee (9-0). In ESPN+’s co-main event, Light Heavyweight finishers clash as Iwo Baraniewski (5-0) fights Mahamed Aly (4-0). In the “Featured” bout, Tommy Gantt (10-0) throws down with Adam Livingston (6-0) in a Lightweight showcase. Paddy McCorry (6-1) tries to claim a contract after failing to do so on The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 32, colliding with In Soo Hwang (8-1). Finally, Canada’s Cody Chovancek (8-0) fights Raphael Uchegbu (10-1).
‘Contender Series’ Quick Results:
‘Contender Series’ Highlights & Results:
135 lbs: Hecher Sosa vs. Mackson Lee
205 lbs: Iwo Baraniewski defeats Mahamed Aly via knockout
155 lbs: Tommy Gantt defeats Adam Livingston via submission
185 lbs: Paddy McCorry defeats In Soo Hwang via unanimous decision
135 lbs: Cody Chovancek defeats Raphael Uchegbu via knockout
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