DANA WHITE’S CONTENDER SERIES RETURNS
SEASON 8 TO DEBUT TODAY, TUESDAY, AUGUST 13,
EXCLUSIVELY ON ESPN+
UFC® and ESPN+ are excited for Dana White’s Contender Series, the iconic talent-discovery show, to return for its eighth season debuting today, Tuesday, August 13, exclusively on ESPN+. The first two episodes will air at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT, with the remainder of the 10-episode season airing at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.
Dana White’s Contender Series season 8 will feature a new crop of UFC hopefuls looking to impress Dana White and the UFC matchmakers for the chance to secure a contact with the UFC.
The brainchild of UFC CEO Dana White, the hit series first aired in 2017 and has served as a springboard for the careers of numerous fighters who went on to be UFC champions, contenders and stars, including: Sean O’Malley, Jamahal Hill, Bo Nickal, Maycee Barber, Jailton Almeida, Brendan Allen, Jack Della Madallena, Caio Borralho, Johnny Walker and more.
As a lead up to the season debut, fans can watch UFC’s newest docuseries, Dana White’s Contender Series: Next Level. All six episodes are now available to stream on demand on ESPN+.
About UFC®
UFC® is the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization (MMA), with more than 700 million fans and 243 million social media followers. The organization produces more than 40 live events annually in some of the most prestigious arenas around the world while broadcasting to over 900 million TV households across more than 170 countries. UFC’s athlete roster features the world’s best MMA athletes representing more than 75 countries. The organization’s digital offerings include UFC FIGHT PASS®, one of the world’s leading streaming services for combat sports. UFC is owned by global entertainment, sports, and content company Endeavor, and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information, visit UFC.com and follow UFC at Facebook.com/UFC, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok: @UFC.
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