Season 10 of Dana White’s Contender Series came to a close this past Tuesday night (October 13, 2026) 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’s finale.
The show also featured 34 finishes, 23 of which came in the first round. While this may indicate a growing imbalance in matchmaking or the quality of prospects, UFC CEO White was very pleased with the results.
“I love this season,” White said on social media after the show ended. “First of all, we did the biggest numbers we’ve ever done in the ten-year history of the show. More guys turned up faster to fight in the UFC, which I absolutely love.” “
“I really believe we found a lot of really good talent this season and I’m looking forward to seeing how they perform in the UFC.”
White was asked who his top prospects were this season, and he actually had a few names ready (on paper).
“Look back at (Bilal) Hasan, (Anthony) Wint, (Luiz) Hernandez,” White said in a post-event press conference. “Guys that turned around and actually did well in the UFC. But there’s been so many this season, 46 total signings, so … to remember that everybody’s tough, but I’m excited.”
Hasan went from KOing his Contender Series opponent in less than a minute to his first UFC opponent 18 days later. He is now to fight again On Nov. 14 at UFC 334. Anthony Wint also agreed to a UFC fight 11 days from now 34 seconds Contender Series KO, won the hand with a 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.
So if you want Dana White to remember your name, answer the call when the matchmakers want to move you from the Contender Series to the big show fast!