Friday, July 25, 2025

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

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

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 and Ryan Gandra meet in an all-Brazilian light heavyweight bout. Marcio Barbosa of Brazil and Damon Wilson of the U.S. square off at featherweight.

Alik Lorenz of the U.S. takes on Turkey-based Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev at light heavyweight. Brando Pericic of Australia faces American Elisha Ellison at heavyweight. Plus, Cristian Perez of Mexico fights Manoel Sousa of Brazil at lightweight.

DWCS Season 9, Week 3 fight card

  • Vitor Costa vs. Ryan Gandra, light heavyweight
  • Marcio Barbosa vs. Damon Wilson, featherweight
  • Alik Lorenz vs. Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev, light heavyweight
  • Brando Pericic vs. Elisha Ellison, heavyweight
  • Cristian Perez vs. Manoel Sousa, lightweight

*Card, ticket and broadcast information subject to change

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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