Want to be a UFC fighter? You’ll need a UFC contract. And to get one of those, prospective fighters must impress UFC president Dana White in his weekly Contender Series, which began its seventh season on August 8.
What is Dana White's Contender Series?
Formerly called "Looking For A Fight," the Contender series focuses on White and the UFC scouting up-and-coming talent. The goal is to discover tantalizing fight prospects and pit them against each other. In the end, the winner typically receives a UFC contract.
Notable DWCS alumni include Sean O'Malley, Jamahal Hill, Jalin Turner, Geoff Neal, and Kevin Holland.
How To Watch Dana White's Contender Series
Date/Time: Every Tuesday (starting August 8), 7 p.m. ET
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Arena: UFC Apex
Where to Watch: ESPN+, Cable Provider
Dana White’s Contender Series: Week 7 Odds
Here's the full slate of odds for Tuesday's card. All odds are of September 18.
Heavyweight: Gaziev vs Velasco Betting Odds
Fighter
Odds
Shamil Gaziev
-500
Greg Velasco
+360
Lightweight: Jones vs Allen Betting Odds
Fighter
Odds
Jacobi Jones
-350
Dan Allen
+265
Women's Strawweight: Alencar vs Luciano Betting Odds
Fighter
Odds
Stephanie Luciano
+220
Talita Alencar
-280
Lightweight: Kruschewsky vs Mantello Betting Odds
Fighter
Odds
Kaynan Kruschewsky
-225
Dylan Mantello
+180
Flyweight: da Silva vs Silva Betting Odds
Fighter
Odds
Igor da Silva
-225
Jhonata Silva
+180
Season 7 Contender Series Contract Winners
Episode 1 – Kevin Borjas, Payton Talbott, Caio Machado, Tom Nolan, Cesar Almeida