UFC ‘Contender Series' results, live coverage and full fight highlights
Contender Series is back with 10 straight weeks of mixed martial arts (MMA) action. After two weeks of the show starting an hour earlier because of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF), this week's show begins at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
For what it's worth, two fighters earned UFC contracts (results here).
In the main event, Featherweights collide as former LFA champion Jose Delano (15-3) takes on Manuel Exposito (13-2). In the co-main event, Cam Rowston (11-3) returns for another chance at a UFC contract as he fights Brandon Holmes (5-0), who accepted the bout on short notice. In the 'Featured' bout, Kaushik Saikumar (5-0) — the first Indian to ever compete on the show — collides with Louis Lee Scott (9-0), who missed weight. Loud mouth Heavyweight, Josh Hokit (5-0), takes on Brazil's Guilherme Uriel (6-1). Finally, Tommy Cuozzi (8-0) fights Ramiro Jimenez (10-0) in a Featherweight showdown.
'Contender Series' Quick Results:
Jose Delano vs. Manuel Exposito —
Cam Rowston vs. Brandon Holmes —
Kaushik Saikumar vs. Louis Lee Scott —
Josh Hokit vs. Guilherme Uriel —
Ramiro Jimenez defeats Tommy Cuozzi via knockout (punches), Round 1 2:53 —
'Contender Series' Highlights & Results:
145 lbs: Jose Delano vs. Manuel Exposito
185 lbs: Cam Rowston vs. Brandon Holmes
135 lbs: Kaushik Saikumar vs. Louis Lee Scott
265 lbs: Josh Hokit vs. Guilherme Uriel
145 lbs: Ramiro Jimenez defeats Tommy Cuozzi via knockout
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