Dana White's Contender Series: Season 9, Week 1
Dana White's Contender Series: Season 9, Week 1 took place on August 12, 2025 in Las Vegas, NV, USA, headlined by Ilian Bouafia vs Neemias Araujo Santana. See full results, round-by-round breakdowns, fight statistics, win probabilities, where to watch, venue details, and the 5-fight card below.
Fight Results
5 of 5 fights completed — 4 Decision (Unanimous) · 1 KO/TKO
| Bout | Winner | Method | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilian Bouafia vs Neemias Araujo Santana | Ilian Bouafia | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Ty Cole Miller vs Jimmy Drago | Ty Cole Miller | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Baisangur Susurkaev vs Murtaza Talha | Baisangur Susurkaev | KO/TKO | R1 (3:04) |
| George Mangos vs Radley Da Silva | Radley Da Silva | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Christopher Ewert vs Yuri Panferov | Yuri Panferov | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
Full Fight Card
Main Event · 3-round bout · 2:11 AM UTC
Ilian Bouafia vs Neemias Araujo Santana
Middleweight
Ilian Bouafia
60.2% · 1.66
VS
Neemias Araujo Santana
39.8% · 2.51
Winner: Ilian Bouafia · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Ilian Bouafia: 02:05 · Neemias Araujo Santana: 00:19
3-round bout · 1:38 AM UTC
Ty Cole Miller vs Jimmy Drago
Welterweight
Ty Cole Miller
64.9% · 1.54
VS
Jimmy Drago
35.1% · 2.85
Winner: Ty Cole Miller · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Ty Cole Miller: 0:00 · Jimmy Drago: 00:54
3-round bout · 1:19 AM UTC
Baisangur Susurkaev vs Murtaza Talha
Middleweight
Baisangur Susurkaev
74.6% · 1.34
VS
Murtaza Talha
25.4% · 3.94
Winner: Baisangur Susurkaev · KO/TKO · Round 1 (3:04)
Fight Statistics
Control — Baisangur Susurkaev: 0:00 · Murtaza Talha: 02:14
3-round bout · 12:46 AM UTC
George Mangos vs Radley Da Silva
Featherweight
George Mangos
55.1% · 1.81
VS
Radley Da Silva
44.9% · 2.23
Winner: Radley Da Silva · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — George Mangos: 03:53 · Radley Da Silva: 09:31
3-round bout · 12:16 AM UTC
Christopher Ewert vs Yuri Panferov
Middleweight
Christopher Ewert
67.9% · 1.47
VS
Yuri Panferov
32.1% · 3.12
Winner: Yuri Panferov · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Christopher Ewert: 00:18 · Yuri Panferov: 08:26
Win Probabilities & Odds
Pre-fight win probabilities (implied decimal odds in parentheses)
| Bout | Fighter 1 | Fighter 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ilian Bouafia vs Neemias Araujo Santana | 60.2% (1.66) | 39.8% (2.51) |
| Ty Cole Miller vs Jimmy Drago | 64.9% (1.54) | 35.1% (2.85) |
| Baisangur Susurkaev vs Murtaza Talha | 74.6% (1.34) | 25.4% (3.94) |
| George Mangos vs Radley Da Silva | 55.1% (1.81) | 44.9% (2.23) |
| Christopher Ewert vs Yuri Panferov | 67.9% (1.47) | 32.1% (3.12) |
Where to Watch
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United States
United Kingdom
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Venue & Location
Event venue, local timezone, and map details for fight night.
UFC Apex
- Location
- Las Vegas, NV, USA
- Capacity
- 30,000
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles