Dana White's Contender Series will continue its 10th season on Tuesday. As with every edition of the show, fighters will look to impress UFC CEO Dana White enough to be offered a contract to fight for the biggest mixed martial arts company in the world. Each week, five fights take place with top regional fighters auditioning for a UFC contract.
The decision to sign a fighter rests solely with White, regardless of the outcome. A highlight-reel finish can certainly help your chances, but what matters most is leaving an impression on the boss. Four Contender Series graduates have become UFC champions: Sean O'Malley, Jamahal Hill, Jack Della Maddalena and Carlos Ulberg.
Many more are on the rise, such as welterweight contender Carlos Prates and lightweight contender Mauricio Ruffy, the latter of whom is slated for the co-main event of UFC 331 on Sept. 19. Now, the next crop of potential major players make their case for the big show. or no additional fee -- every UFC numbered event and UFC Fight Night is included with the price of your subscription! Plans start as low as $8.99/month or $89.99/year!
As shown in Week 3 of this season, nothing is a given. Bella Mir, daughter of former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir, entered the main event as a massive favorite. Rather than earning a UFC contract, Mir was thoroughly outfought and took the first loss of her career as Alex Apodaca pulled off a huge upset.
Tuesday's edition features a light heavyweight main event between Arlind Berisha and Quentin Pasley. Both men enter the fight with sparkling undefeated records. Berisha (5-0) is the first Albanian to fight on DWCS and he brings impressive size at 6-foot-6.
None of Berisha's professional opponents have managed to make it out of the first round, and only one managed to get past 71 seconds before falling to Berisha's power. Pasley (3-0) has limited professional MMA experience, but has scored three knockout victories in three pro fights. Pasley has also done well in grappling competitions and won his boxing debut in just 38 seconds in June.
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