Contender Series is back with 10 straight weeks of mixed martial arts (MMA) action, beginning at 8 p.m. ET TONIGHT (Tues., Oct. 7, 2025) on ESPN+ … and now there are just two episode remaining in the current season.
For what it’s worth, four fighters earned UFC contracts last week (results here).
In tonight’s main event, two high-level Muay Thai artists collide as Lucas Caldas (6-1) takes on team Khabib’s Magomed Zaynukov (7-0). In the ESPN+ co-main event, Adrian Luna Martinetti (16-1) locks horns with Russia’s Mark Vologdin (12-3-1). In the “Featured” bout, The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 33 alumn, Imanol Rodriguez (5-0), looks to punch his ticket to UFC against Brazil’s Roque Conceicao. Donavon Hedrick (6-0) steps in on just one week’s notice against Luis Felipe Dias (15-5). Finally, CFFC Light Heavyweight champion, Luke Fernandez (5-0), hooks ‘em up against Rafael Pergentino (5-0).
‘Contender Series’ Quick Results:
‘Contender Series’ Highlights & Results:
155 lbs: Magomed Zaynukov defeats Lucas Caldas via unanimous decision
135 lbs: Adrian Luna Martinetti defeats Mark Vologdin via unanimous decision
125 lbs: Imanol Rodriguez defeats Roque Conceicao via knockout
185 lbs: Luis Felipe Dias defeats Donavon Hedrick via submission
205 lbs: Luke Fernandez defeats Rafael Pergentino via knockout
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