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Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 9, Week 3

DWCS Season 9, Week 3 at UFC Apex in Las Vegas

UFC Apex
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 14: during the Power Slap event at UFC Apex on December 14, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Sciaffo LLC)

MMA hopefuls compete on Dana White’s Contender Series with the goal of securing a UFC contract. The event airs live from UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

Headlining the fight card, Vitor Costa (8-1) and Ryan Gandra (7-1) meet in an all-Brazilian light heavyweight bout.

DWCS Season 9, Week 3 fight card

  • Vitor Costa vs. Ryan Gandra, light heavyweight

*Card, ticket and broadcast information subject to change

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How to watch

Date

August 26, 2025

Location

UFC Apex - 6650 El Camino Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89118, United States

Where to watch

Start time

  • 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
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