The stakes are clean and brutal on Dana White’s Contender Series: look special or go home. Contender Series 2025: Week 7 is set for Wednesday, September 24, 2025 (listed as 24:00 GMT, i.e., midnight leading into Sept 25), from Las Vegas, Nevada. Five bouts, five chances to force a contract decision.
Why Week 7 matters
Week 7 isn’t about records on a page; it’s about moments. Readable styles, finishing instincts, and composure in chaos tend to sway the matchmakers. This lineup has plenty of that—range kickers, high-pressure wrestlers, and a couple of crafty counter punchers who only need one clean read.
Fights to watch
Barbir vs. Kondratavičius
Distance control will likely decide Dani Barbir vs. Mantas Kondratavičius. Barbir’s layered jab-and-low-kick rhythm pairs well with forward pressure, while Kondratavičius can flip a round with a single counter when opponents overextend. First clean entry could snowball here.
Zurcher vs. Magomedov
Brahyan Zurcher vs. Murtazali Magomedov feels like a pace test. Zurcher builds volume once he finds the pocket; Magomedov tends to answer with stance switches and level changes to blunt momentum. Whoever wins the footwork battle probably owns minutes.
Montenegro vs. Chaves
Expect smart shot selection in Sofia Montenegro vs. Jeisla Chaves. Montenegro’s straight-line entries can shine against wide swings, but Chaves counters well off angles. If grappling exchanges stack up, cage control becomes the tie-breaker.
Torres vs. Reyes
High-wire energy in Justice Torres vs. Javier Reyes Rugeles. Torres thrives in scrambles and broken rhythm; Reyes Rugeles is sticky in transitions and makes reads quickly. Watch for a mid-fight adjustment to swing momentum.
de Oliveira vs. Tobias
Shot selection vs. patience defines Jair de Oliveira vs. Rafael Tobias. De Oliveira’s best looks come when exchanges extend; Tobias is comfortable keeping things clean and punishing mistakes. If this hits the mat, top control minutes could loom large for the judges.
Event timing & location
When: Wednesday, September 24, 2025, listed at 24:00 GMT (midnight rolling into Sept 25).
Where: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.
What: Five-fight slate under the Dana White’s Contender Series banner, with potential UFC contracts on the line.
Contender Series 2025: Week 7 — Fight Card
- Barbir vs. Kondratavičius
- Zurcher vs. Magomedov
- Montenegro vs. Chaves
- Torres vs. Reyes
- de Oliveira vs. Tobias
How to follow the action
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