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This past Tuesday night (Oct. 13, 2026) marked the end of Dana White\u2019s Contender Series Season 10, and what a season it was. When all was said and done, the big boss handed out 46 UFC contracts, four of which came from last night\u2019s finale.<\/p>\n
The show also featured 34 finishes, 23 of those coming in the first round. While that may point to some growing imbalance in the matchmaking or the quality of the prospects being brought in, UFC CEO White was very happy with the results.<\/p>\n
\u201cI love this season,\u201d White said on social media following the end of the show. \u201cFirst of all, pulled the biggest numbers we\u2019ve ever done in the ten year history of the show. More guys turned around quicker to fight in the UFC, which I absolutely love.\u201d \u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI truly believe that we fould a lot of really good talent this season and I\u2019m looking forward to seeing how they perform in the UFC.\u201d<\/p>\n
White was asked who his top prospects were from the season and actually had some names ready to go (on a piece of paper).<\/p>\n
\u201cLook back at [Bilal] Hasan, [Anthony] Wint, [Luiz] Hernandez,\u201d White said during the post-event press conference. \u201cGuys that turned around and actually did well in the UFC. But there\u2019s been so many this season, 46 total contracts, so \u2026 to remember everybody is tough but I\u2019m excited.\u201d<\/p>\n
Hasan went from KOing his Contender Series opponent in under a minute to KOing his first UFC opponent 18 days later. He\u2019s now set to fight again at UFC 334 on November 14th. Anthony Wint also accepted a UFC fight 11 days after a 34 second Contender Series KO, winning by arm triangle in the first round. He then fought again at UFC 332, earning a 23 second KO. Luiz Hernandez? Went from Contender Series to UFC in 11 days.<\/p>\n
So if you want Dana White to remember your name, answer the call when matchmakers look to turn you around quick from Contender Series to the big show!<\/p>\n