LIVE! ‘Contender Series’ Results, Full Fight Highlights
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It's that time!
Season eight of Contender Series has finally come to an end. Goodbye Tuesday mixed martial arts (MMA) action. Week 10 goes down tonight at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+ from inside UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, in front of UFC CEO, Dana White, and his cadre of matchmakers.
As has become standard for the program of late, four out of five fighters earned UFC contracts last week.
In the main event this evening, Nick Klein (5-1) steps up on a week's notice to fight Brazil's Heraldo Souza (9-1-1). In the co-main event, Oklahoma State wrestling stud Nick Piccininni (7-0) returns after competing in week three to take on Luis Gurule (9-0), who also is fighting on a week's notice. The "Featured" bout sees Lightweights clash as Cuba's Yadier DelValle (7-0) fights Antonio Monteiro (17-4-1). 20-year-old Julieta Martinez (7-0) takes on "Dora the Destroyer" Leslie Hernandez (4-1). Welterweights kick off the card as Mohamed Ado (5-1) fights Jonathan Micallef (6-1).
'Contender Series' Quick Results:
Nick Klein defeats Heraldo Souza via submission (RNC) Round 1, 0:31
Luis Gurule defeats Nick Piccininni via split decision (29x28, 28x29, 29x28)
Yadier DelValle defeats Antonio Monteiro via unanimous decision (30x27x2, 30x26)
Julieta Martinez defeats Leslie Hernandez via split decision (29x28, 28x29, 29x28)
Jonathan Micallef defeats Mohamed Ado via submission Round 1, 3:01
'Contender Series' Highlights & Results:
185 lbs.: Nick Klein defeats Heraldo Souza via submission
WOOOOOOOOW se acabóooooo! #DWCS pic.twitter.com/GpQLBmyE8K
— UFC Español (@UFCEspanol) October 16, 2024
125 lbs.: Luis Gurule defeats Nick Piccininni via split decision
La victoria por decisión dividida es para Luis Gurule #DWCS pic.twitter.com/wvc7tN3AFz
— UFC Español (@UFCEspanol) October 16, 2024
Lo mejor de este combate #DWCS ¿Quién se lleva el triunfo? pic.twitter.com/k94TFK2RVN
— UFC Español (@UFCEspanol) October 16, 2024
#DWCS pic.twitter.com/Tt0j80EOs3
— UFC Español (@UFCEspanol) October 16, 2024
155 lbs.: Yadier DelValle defeats Antonio Monteiro via unanimous decision
QUÉ PELEA!!! Yadier del Valle en modo bestia! #DWCS pic.twitter.com/FMoXPXsBTS
— UFC Español (@UFCEspanol) October 16, 2024
En la pelea por el contrato! #DWCS pic.twitter.com/jv6ZYr5YN1
— UFC Español (@UFCEspanol) October 16, 2024
Una guerra por el contrato hasta el campanazo final!!! #DWCS pic.twitter.com/FHoqHNvKIn
— UFC Español (@UFCEspanol) October 16, 2024
115 lbs.: Julieta Martinez defeats Leslie Hernandez via split decision
El triunfo por decisión dividida es para Julieta Martínez #DWCS pic.twitter.com/ai3ZHQYEkJ
— UFC Español (@UFCEspanol) October 16, 2024
Así celebra Julieta Martínez #DWCS pic.twitter.com/1vsUl9BKn3
— UFC Español (@UFCEspanol) October 16, 2024
170 lbs.: Jonathan Micallef defeats Mohamed Ado via submission
Rápido somete Jonathan Micallef en el 1er round #DWCS pic.twitter.com/BV1ToTsgU8
— UFC Español (@UFCEspanol) October 16, 2024
For more Contender Series news and notes, be sure to hit up our comprehensive archive right here.
