Goodbye Tuesday mixed martial arts (MMA) action
Season nine of Contender Series has finally come to an end as week 10 goes down TONIGHT (Tues., Oct. 14, 2025) 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.
For what it’s worth, six fighters earned UFC contracts last week, which includes a fighter who lost (results here).
In tonight’s main event, Freddy Vidal (4-0) — who fought on week five (and missed weight) — returns for a second chance against Levi Rodrigues (5-0). In the ESPN+ co-main event, former ONE Championship fighter Won II Kwon (14-5) collides with Juan Diaz (14-1-1). In the “Featured” bout, Marwan Rahiki (6-0) takes on Ananias Mulumba (9-2). Brazil’s Michael Oliveira (8-0) locks horns with Fury FC Welterweight champion Victor Valenzuela (12-3). Azamat Nuftillaev (13-1-1) hooks ‘em up against Jovan Leka (10-2). Finally, Wes Schultz (7-2) returns from Season 8 for another chance against Mario Mingaj (7-0).
n tonight’s main event, Freddy Vidal (4-0) — who fought on week five (and missed weight) — returns for a second chance against Levi Rodrigues (5-0). In the ESPN+ co-main event, former ONE Championship fighter Won II Kwon (14-5) collides with Juan Diaz (14-1-1). In the “Featured” bout, Marwan Rahiki (6-0) takes on Ananias Mulumba (9-2). Brazil’s Michael Oliveira (8-0) locks horns with Fury FC Welterweight champion Victor Valenzuela (12-3). Azamat Nuftillaev (13-1-1) hooks ‘em up against Jovan Leka (10-2). Finally, Wes Schultz (7-2) returns from Season 8 for another chance against Mario Mingaj (7-0).
‘Contender Series’ Quick Results:
- 205 lbs: Freddy Vidal vs. Levi Rodrigues
- 135 lbs: Won II Kwon vs. Juan Diaz
- 145 lbs: Marwan Rahiki vs. Ananias Mulumba
- 170 lbs: Michael Oliveira vs. Victor Valenzuela
- 265 lbs: Azamat Nuftillaev vs. Jovan Leka
- 185 lbs: Wes Schultz vs. Mario Mingaj
