Dana White's Contender Series start time: Where to watch, live stream Week 1 and the full fight card — SkimNews
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- Dana White's Contender Series premieres its 10th season on Tuesday, Aug. 11, at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas, with five fights per week airing live on Paramount+ starting at 7 p.m. ET for nine consecutive weeks.
- UFC CEO Dana White holds sole authority to sign fighters regardless of bout outcomes, with the series having produced four UFC champions: Sean O'Malley, Jamahal Hill, Jack Della Maddalena, and Carlos Ulberg.
- Anthony Wint, a former New York Jets practice squad linebacker, headlines the Week 1 card as a -1350 heavyweight favorite against Matt Adams (+800), per DraftKings.
- Bilal Hasan is the most lopsided favorite on the card at -3600 in his flyweight bout against Mridul Saikia (+1500).
- Paramount+ holds UFC's exclusive U.S. streaming rights through 2033, covering all 13 numbered events, 30 Fight Nights, Contender Series, and The Ultimate Fighter, with plans starting at $8.99/month.
Why it matters: The Contender Series is UFC's primary talent pipeline, and White's unilateral signing power means any fighter on the card — including the heavy favorites — can earn a contract regardless of result. With four future champions already emerging from the show, Week 1 auditions set the tone for UFC's roster throughout the remainder of the Paramount+ era.
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