Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series

About: This is a 4-week event where we'll see 4 different cards every Tuesday from July 11 to August 1. This is a chance for former UFC fighters and other regional fighters to show their worth and try to get into the UFC. If a fighter wins his fight, he'll most likely be invited to the UFC, unless it's a terrible Lay-n-Pray performance -- in other words, simply winning a fight doesn't guarantee you a spot in the UFC.

Where: Live on UFC Fight Pass

When: Tuesdays @ 1:00 LP.net / 5pm PST / 8pm EST

Fights: 5 fights total per week

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Week 1

Kurt Holobaugh (17-4) vs. Matt Bessette (22-7) (Lightweight)
Greg Rebello (22-7) vs. Zu Anyanwu (13-4) (Heavyweight)
Boston Salmon (5-1) vs. Ricky Turcios (8-0) (Bantamweight)
Charles Byrd (7-4) vs. Jamie Pickett (6-2) (Middleweight)
Manny Vazquez (11-2) vs. Joby Sanchez (9-2) (Flyweight)


Background on each of the fighters: http://www.ufc.com/news/DWTNCS-1-Fight-by-Fight-Preview

There will be 2 types of commentary to choose from. One crew includes some random white guys who have nothing to do with MMA, while the other crew is Urijah Faber and Snoop Dogg.

1.5 hours till this starts.

4 out of 5 fights had excitement. Not bad for a Tuesday night.

Kurt Holobaugh looked like a beast and will get another chance in the UFC.

Tonight at 5pm PST.