Dana White’s Contender Series 61 airs live from UFC Apex in Las Vegas, NV on Tuesday, September 5. The event features five bouts, with MMA prospects battling it out inside the Octagon, in hopes to earn a contract with the UFC.
On the top of fight card, unbeaten Bruno Lopes (11-0) faces fellow-Brazilian Brendson Ribeiro (14-5) at light heavyweight. Among other bouts, Ramon Taveras (8-1) of the United States takes on Serhiy Sidey (9-1) of Canada at bantamweight.
Also on the card, Dylan Budka (6-2) of the United States meets Chad Hanekom (9-2) of South Africa at middleweight. Plus, Kevin Vallejos (11-0) of Argentina and Jean Silva (10-2) of Brazil go head to head at featherweight. Kicking off the action, Rainn Guerrero (5-1) of the United States and Dione Barbosa (5-2) of Brazil square off at women’s flyweight.
In Australia, the event airs on Wednesday, September 6.
Dana White’s Contender Series 61 start time
United States
Broadcast: ESPN+
Date: Tuesday, September 5
Time: 8 pm ET / 5 pm PT
Australia
Broadcast: Kayo
Date: Wednesday, September 6
Time: 10 am AEST
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Dana White’s Contender Series 61 results
Get Dana White’s Contender Series 61 fight card and stay tuned for results below.
- Bruno Lopes vs. Brendson Ribeiro
- Ramon Taveras vs. Serhiy Sidey
- Chad Hanekom vs. Dylan Budka
- Jean Silva vs. Kevin Vallejos
- Rainn Guerrero vs. Dione Barbosa
UFC contract winners
Following the DWCS 61 results, UFC President Dana White names the fighters earning a contract with Ultimate Fighting Championship.
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