It’s that time again!
Contender Series is back with 10 straight weeks of mixed martial arts (MMA) action, streaming at 7 p.m. ET TONIGHT (Tues., Sept. 8, 2026) on Paramount+.
In the main event, massive Welterweight Mayton Perea (8-3) takes on undefeated Zevan Hunt (7-0). The co-main event sees Igor Cavalcanti (13-2) return for a second chance at a contract against Oscar Ravello (13-3-1). In the “Featured” bout, top Lightweight prospect and one of the best fighters of the entire season, Akbar Abdullaev
(13-0) takes on Ednilson Santos (14-7-1) on short notice. Middleweights collide as France’s Hugo Guillon (7-1) takes on former Sean Strickland assault victim Luis Hernandez (7-0). Finally, Featherweights collide when Antonio Monteiro (18-5-1) fights Tyshawn Williams (8-0).
‘Contender Series’ Quick Results:
Mayton Perea vs. Zevan Hunt
Igor Cavalcanti vs. Oscar Ravello
Akbar Abdullaev vs. Ednilson Santos
Hugo Guillon vs. Luis Hernandez
Antonio Monteiro vs. Tyshawn Williams
