Dana White’s Contender Series Season 9, Week 2 Today Show
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The fight world turned its eyes once again to the UFC Apex in Las Vegas for Dana White’s Contender Series Season 9, Week 2. This platform continues to give rising fighters the chance to prove their worth and earn a UFC contract. The second week of Season 9 delivered thrilling battles, explosive finishes, and a showcase of young talent eager to step into the big leagues.
Date & Time: Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET
Location: UFC Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Match Card & Results:
- Featherweight – Main Event
José Mauro Delano def. Manuel Exposito via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) after three rounds. - Middleweight – Co-Main Event
Cam Rowston def. Brandon Holmes via TKO (punches & elbows) in Round 1 (2:58). - Bantamweight
Louis Lee Scott def. Kaushik Saikumar via TKO (punches) in Round 3 (around 2:20) — Scott had missed weight by half a pound but nonetheless secured a contract. - Heavyweight
Josh Hokit def. Guilherme Uriel via TKO (ground-and-pound) in Round 2 (1:06). - Featherweight – Opening Bout
Ramiro Jimenez def. Tommy Cuozzi via TKO (elbows and punches) in Round 1 (2:53).
Match Review:
- José Mauro Delano dominated with clean and varied striking, controlling the pace to earn a convincing decision win, showing why many view him as “UFC-ready”.
- Cam Rowston, fighting for a second chance, delivered with a sharp, early stoppage, proving his redemption arc was well deserved.
- Despite Louis Lee Scott missing weight, his resilient comeback—surviving early grappling threats and finishing strong—earned him a contract.
- Josh Hokit, leveraging his wrestling pedigree, smothered his opponent with relentless pressure until securing a stoppage, then hyped the heavyweight division in his post-fight promo.
- Ramiro Jimenez maintained his undefeated streak with a vicious first-round TKO, showcasing power and precision early on.
UFC Contracts Awarded:
Dana White awarded UFC contracts to all five winners:
- José Mauro Delano
- Cam Rowston
- Louis Lee Scott
- Josh Hokit
- Ramiro Jimenez
Even Manuel Exposito—despite losing the main event—was mentioned as possibly being considered for a call-up soon.
Conclusion:
Dana White’s Contender Series Season 9, Week 2, turned out to be a spectacular showcase of rising talent. With four explosive stoppages and one dominant decision, every victor secured a UFC contract. Performances like these underscore the significance of the Contender Series as a launching pad for MMA prospects. Week 2 not only delivered high-octane action but also shaped the UFC’s future roster with compelling new names.
