Dana White’s Contender Series rolls into Las Vegas for Contender Series 2025: Week 4 (Sept. 3, 3:00 a.m. local listing), stacking five matchups where a single highlight can flip a prospect’s life with a UFC deal. The headline intrigue centers on grinding wrestler Jack Congdon against lethal grappler Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani—a classic “top control vs. submission chains” puzzle that’s built for the Apex.
Why Week 4 matters
Week 4 is a snapshot of today’s talent pipeline—regional champions testing cardio, composure, and finishing upside under bright lights. If you’re scanning for UFC upside, watch for consistent round-winning tools (wrestling, jab, leg kicks), plus scrambling awareness when fights inevitably hit the mat.
Key matchups & style notes
Congdon vs. Lebosnoyani — Control vs. snap submissions
Congdon thrives on mat returns and ride time; Lebosnoyani thrives in chaos with transitions and front-chokes. Whoever dictates first contact likely dictates the judges: cage cycles for Congdon, scramble volume for JPL.
Oleksiejczuk vs. Haig — Shot selection and shot resistance
Cezary Oleksiejczuk carries the family kickboxing DNA—tight combos, body work. Theo Haig brings measured pressure and clinch offense. If Oleksiejczuk wins the footwork battle, counters flash; if Haig locks the collar ties, knees add up.
Nallo vs. Silva — Creativity vs. discipline
Mandel Nallo is unpredictable—long tools, switch-ups, opportunistic subs. Samuel Silva is steady—jab first, build entries, grind minutes. Expect momentum swings if Nallo opens the toolbox early; if not, Silva’s attrition game thrives.
Tuan Ho vs. Henrique — Pace test at bantamweight
An Tuan Ho fights like a metronome—clean 1-2s, smart level changes. Eduardo Henrique throws with mean intentions and will happily brawl inside. The first to establish jab control should own the optics.
McMillen vs. Mgoyan — Scramble awareness decides it
Tommy McMillen is a chain-wrestler with a heavy top game; David Mgoyan hunts reversals and back-takes the second you blink. Whoever wins wrist control on the mat probably wins the night.
Contender Series 2025: Week 4 — Full Fight Card
- Jack Congdon vs. Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani
- Cezary Oleksiejczuk vs. Theo Haig
- Mandel Nallo vs. Samuel Silva
- An Tuan Ho vs. Eduardo Henrique
- Tommy McMillen vs. David Mgoyan
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