Dana White’s Contender Series 2026: Week 1 Preview, Odds Watch Info & FAQ

The UFC is bringing the violence back on Tuesday Nights for 2026 season of Dana Whites Contender series. This season is stacked per usual with many highly touted prospects expected to make their debuts.

Of course no matter the hype of the prospect, Dana will only reward hard work and violence with the coveted UFC contract. Dana has firmly stated it does not matter who you are before you step into the cage for contender series, it matters what you show that night.

Tuesdays fight card is stacked with 5 high level match ups that are sure to bring the fireworks. No match up more anticipated then the heavyweight main event show down of Anthony Wint and Matt Adams.

MMA fans across the globe have been patiently waiting for a little more violence every week and contender series is finally upon us! Lets waste no more time and get right into a breakdown of the 2026 installment of Dana White's contender series!

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Featured Bout: Anthony Wint vs Matt Adams Preview – Heavyweight

In the featured bout of the evening the UFC will save some of the biggest fireworks for last. Highly touted heavyweight prospect Anthony Wint will make his debut against Matt Adams Tuesday night.

Adams is a talented prospect coming from the LFA promotion where he has made a name for himself. In 4 fights he went 3-1 on that scene with his only loss coming to another highly touted prospect in Arslan Bilatov who I am sure we will see in the UFC very soon.

Adams has a very boxing heavy style often showing true aggression by walking forward winging big shots. This style is his bread & butter but has gotten him into trouble in the past with 1 knockout loss on his pro record and 1 on his amateur.

There is no doubt Adams can be considered the more experienced prospect in the match up. Adams has 8 pro fights and 5 Amateur bouts on his record, including a short stint in bare knuckle boxing.

Unfortunately Adams typical game plan plays right into Wint's strengths in this match up. Anthony Wint is a highly touted prospect fighting out of Kill Cliff FC, a highly respectable gym.

Will Wint Live Up To The Hype?

The quality of coaching and training partners could shed some light on the anticipation to see Wint in action. In just 6 pro fights, Wint has shown true promise at heavyweight putting together a 6 fight win streak with a 90% finish rate.

The power is what really tells the story here with Wint, landing heavy shots on the feat and collecting 4 knockouts on his run. Wint has even shown signs of his versatility adding a submission victory to his resume in 2024.

Many questions have already been answered about Wint in my opinnion and he seems like the real deal. In 2025 he showed he has the cardio to go the distance with a decision victory in which he had to dig deep.

It is very clear who the UFC is trying to push here and it seems like they are serving up Wint a softball here to shine. Dana loves violence so a flashy knockout is sure to earn Wint a contract tomorrow night.

Anthony Wint vs Matt Adams Stats & Odds:

• Age: Anthony Wint (30) vs Matt Adams (28)
• Record: Anthony Wint (6-0) vs Matt Adams (6-2)
• Last 5: Anthony Wint 5-0 / Matt Adams 4-1
• Moneyline: Anthony Wint (-1000) vs Matt Adams (+661)

Abe Alsaghir vs Fabrizio Escarrega Stats & Odds – Lightweight

• Age: Abe Alsaghir (25) vs Fabrizio Escarrega (28)
• Record: Abe Alsaghir (8-0) vs Fabrizio Escarrega (9-1)
• Last 5: Abe Alsaghir 5-0 / Fabrizio Escarrega 4-1
• Moneyline: Abe Alsaghir (+110) vs Fabrizio Escarrega (-130)

Bilal Hasan vs Mridul Saikia Stats & Odds – Flyweight

• Age: Bilal Hasan (25) vs Mridul Saikia (29)
• Record: Bilal Hasan (8-0) vs Mridul Saikia (9-1)
• Last 5: Bilal Hasan 5-0 / Mridul Saikia 4-1

Ananias Mulumba vs Tom Pagliarulo Stats & Odds – Featherweight

• Age: Ananias Mulumba (27) vs Tom Pagliarulo (29)
• Record: Ananias Mulumba (10-3) vs Tom Pagliarulo (10-2)
• Last 5: Ananias Mulumba 4-1 / Tom Pagliarulo 4-1
• Moneyline: Ananias Mulumba (-140) vs Tom Pagliarulo (+120)

Jon Kunneman vs Joe Kropschot Stats & Odds – Middleweight

• Age: Jon Kunneman (27) vs Joe Kropschot (31)
• Record: Jon Kunneman (10-0) vs Joe Kropschot (8-3)
• Last 5: Jon Kunneman 5-0 / Joe Kropschot 4-1
• Moneyline: Jon Kunneman (-280) vs Joe Kropschot (+185)

Dana White's Contender Series Schedule & FAQ

When is Dana White's Contender Series?

• Dana White's Contender Series will take place Tuesday, October 14th, 2025.

Where is Dana White's Contender Series?

• Dana White's Contender Series will go down live at the Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada.

What time does Dana White's Contender Series start?

• Dana White's Contender Series start time: 7 p.m. ET

How to Watch Dana White's Contender Series?

• Dana White's Contender Series Coverage Will Be on ESPN+

How to Bet on Dana White's Contender Series?