Dana White’s Contender Series returned with Week 6 on September 16, 2025, from Las Vegas, Nevada, bringing fight fans another night of finishes, drama, and life-changing contracts.
The featured bout was an emotional one, as Enrique Hecher Sosa de Rada fought just days after the loss of his father. Despite the circumstances, he showed composure and heart, defeating unbeaten Mackson Lee by unanimous decision to secure his UFC deal.
Dana White being wholesome to Hecher Sosa, who fought on the Contender Series 3 days after losing his father to cancer ❤️
— Dovy🔌 (@DovySimuMMA) September 17, 2025
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The knockout of the night came from Iwo Baraniewski, who stunned Mahamed Aly in just 20 seconds with a vicious overhand right. His finish was one of the fastest in Contender Series history.
Iwo Baraniewski takes out Mahamed Aly in 20 seconds #DWCS pic.twitter.com/Ti6pmsiCN8
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) September 17, 2025
Thomas Gantt showed his grappling prowess by catching Adam Livingston in a guillotine choke early in round one. It was a dominant finish that left no doubt about his UFC potential.
"OH THAT'S NASTY" 😤
— UFC (@ufc) September 17, 2025
Thomas Gantt gets the first round submission #DWCS! pic.twitter.com/yeGNQtjEYt
Earlier on the card, Cody Chovancek kept his unbeaten record intact with a third-round TKO against Raphael Uchegbu, further proving his place among the sport’s top bantamweight prospects.
Cody Chovancek (9-0) #DWCS pic.twitter.com/XZTqCEsHGN
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) September 17, 2025
Contender Series 2025: Week 6 Results
- Cody Chovancek def. Raphael Uchegbu via TKO (R3, 0:10)
- Paddy McCorry def. In Soo Hwang via Decision (Unanimous)
- Thomas Gantt def. Adam Livingston via Submission (R1, 2:47)
- Iwo Baraniewski def. Mahamed Aly via KO (R1, 0:20)
- Hecher Sosa def. Mackson Lee via Decision (Unanimous)
Who Earned UFC Contracts?
Cody Chovancek, Thomas Gantt, Iwo Baraniewski, and Hecher Sosa all received UFC contracts after their Week 6 victories at Contender Series 2025: Week 6.
A special message for the newest UFC signee 🥲
— UFC (@ufc) September 17, 2025
Hecher Sosa earned a contract last night at #DWCS, days after learning that his father died ❤️ pic.twitter.com/PjEpsKSqUW
FAQs About Contender Series 2025: Week 6
Who won on Contender Series Week 6?
Cody Chovancek, Paddy McCorry, Thomas Gantt, Iwo Baraniewski, and Hecher Sosa all picked up wins at Week 6 of Dana White’s Contender Series 2025.
Who earned UFC contracts in Week 6?
Cody Chovancek, Thomas Gantt, Iwo Baraniewski, and Hecher Sosa were awarded contracts by Dana White.
What was the fastest finish at Contender Series Week 6?
Iwo Baraniewski delivered the fastest finish with a 20-second knockout of Mahamed Aly.
Where did Contender Series 2025: Week 6 take place?
The event was held in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, as part of the ongoing Contender Series season.
