Contender Series has worked out great for the UFC in terms of delivering exciting performances, filling programming blocks with broadcast partner ESPN, and snatching up some excellent prospects to round out divisions.
Las week, middleweight standout Joe Pyfer became the first (and only) fighter to get a DWCS contract in 2022 so far, when he defeated Ozzy Diaz with a second round TKO. With any luck, we’ll have another banger of a main fight this week.
LIGHTWEIGHTS: CHARLIE CAMPBELL vs. CHRIS DUNCAN
Ray Longo protege Charlie Campbell (6-1) has an impressive resume with a great amateur run that saw him go undefeated—and has only seen a decision twice in his six wins.