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It’s that time!
Contender Series keeps rolling on for two more weeks of mixed martial arts (MMA) action. Week nine goes down tonight at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+ from inside UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, in front of UFC CEO, Dana White, and his cadre of matchmakers.
As has become standard for the program of late, all five fighters earned UFC contracts last week.
In the main event this evening, Alex Pereira slayer, Artem Vakhitov (2-1), takes on French viral knockout artist, Islem Masraf (3-0). Vakhitov is the last person to defeat Pereira in kickboxing. In the co-main event, Kody Steele (6-0) — whose opponent quit because of a panic attack — returns to the show, taking on Chasen Blair (6-2). The “Featured” bout sees Heavyweights clash as Mario Pinto (8-0) takes on Lucas Camacho (6-0). Islam Dulatov (10-1) — who was supposed to compete on week one — fights Vanilto Antunes (16-8). Last, and certainly not least, two Australian champions kick off the card as Anthony Drilich (8-1) fights Sean Gauci (9-1), who has a win over Steve Erceg.
‘Contender Series’ Quick Results:
Artem Vakhitov vs. Islem Masraf
Kody Steele vs. Chasen Blair
Mario Pinto defeats Lucas Camacho via knockout Round 1, 1:43
Islam Dulatov defeats Vanilto Antunes via knockout Round 1, 2:44
Sean Gauci defeats Anthony Drilich via unanimous decision (29-28×3)
‘Contender Series’ Highlights & Results:
185 lbs.: Artem Vakhitov vs. Islem Masraf
155 lbs.: Kody Steele vs. Chasen Blair
265 lbs.: Mario Pinto defeats Lucas Camacho via knockout
170 lbs.: IIslam Dulatov defeats Vanilto Antunes via knockout
125 lbs.: Sean Gauci defeats Anthony Drilich via unanimous decision
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