On a night built for breakout moments, Dana White's Contender Series delivered a legitimate instant classic. At Contender Series 2025: Week 7, bantamweight prospects Jeisla Chaves and Sofia Montenegro turned their matchup into the kind of bloody, back-and-forth performance that gets replayed for years. If you missed it, start with the official bout hub: Chaves vs. Montenegro.
The fight everyone is talking about
Round one set a ruthless tone. Montenegro came out hot, pressured early, and drew blood as the exchanges snowballed. Chaves ate the storm, adjusted her entries, and kept answering in the pocket. By the second round, both were trading clean combinations and momentum swings. The third closed with both fighters drenched, still throwing with urgency. It was the best kind of Contender Series chaos, and the crowd knew it.
Welcome to the UFC — the moment lands
Shortly after the final horn, the celebration began. The welcome message made it official for one half of the war, capturing the energy of the night and the stakes of this performance for the division.
Felicidades Sofía Montenegro 🇦🇷 Bienvenida a UFC 🔥 #DWCS pic.twitter.com/3OGQDGMJwu
— UFC Español (@UFCEspanol) September 24, 2025
“Rare” call from Dana White
Performance matters on Tuesday nights, but so does heart. This one checked every box. After reviewing the war at Contender Series 2025: Week 7, Dana White went beyond the usual playbook and issued a rare double contract to both Jeisla Chaves and Sofia Montenegro. The decision underscores what the series is about: identifying talent that shows skill, grit, and fight IQ under bright lights.
Why this matters for women’s bantamweight
Chaves proved she can weather a fast start and build back with adjustments mid-fight. Montenegro showed pace, pressure, and composure while drawing big offense from an opponent who refused to back down. Together, they just injected fresh storylines into the UFC pipeline. Keep the bout bookmarked for post-fight updates and future matchmaking: Chaves vs. Montenegro. For schedule notes, weigh-ins, and full episode context, use the event hub: DWCS Week 7.
Quick links
- Organization: Dana White’s Contender Series
- Event hub: Contender Series 2025: Week 7
- Fight page: Chaves vs. Montenegro
- Fighter profiles: Jeisla Chaves and Sofia Montenegro
