The popular show where Dana White and co. scout new talent for the UFC has a summer return date.
The promotion announced on Saturday evening that the fifth season of Dana White’s Contender Series premieres on Aug. 31 and features a heavyweight fight between Matheus Buffa and Azamat Murzakanov. Dates and fights for another four events through September were also confirmed.
The second event of the series takes place on Sept. 7 and features a welterweight fight between Darian Weeks and Josh Quinlan. Both Weeks and Quinlan are undefeated and have a professional record of 5-0.