Check out these photos from the five fights at Dana White’s Contender Series 72, which took place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. (Event photos courtesy of UFC)
Dana White's Contender Series: Season 8, Week 6
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: A general view of the Octagon prior to Dana White's…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: A general view of the Octagon prior to Dana White's Contender Series Season Eight, Week Six at UFC APEX on September 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Dana White's Contender Series: Season 8, Week 6
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: Ahmad Hassanzada of Afghanistan has his hands wrapped prior to…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: Ahmad Hassanzada of Afghanistan has his hands wrapped prior to his fight during Dana White's Contender Series Season Eight, Week Six at UFC APEX on September 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Dana White's Contender Series: Hassanzada v Mantello
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: Dylan Mantello prepares to face Ahmad Hassanzada of Afghanistan in…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: Dylan Mantello prepares to face Ahmad Hassanzada of Afghanistan in a lightweight fight during Dana White's Contender Series Season Eight, Week Six at UFC APEX on September 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Dana White's Contender Series: Hassanzada v Mantello
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: Ahmad Hassanzada of Afghanistan prepares to face Dylan Mantello in…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: Ahmad Hassanzada of Afghanistan prepares to face Dylan Mantello in a lightweight fight during Dana White's Contender Series Season Eight, Week Six at UFC APEX on September 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Dana White's Contender Series: Hassanzada v Mantello
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: (L-R) Ahmad Hassanzada of Afghanistan punches Dylan Mantello in a…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: (L-R) Ahmad Hassanzada of Afghanistan punches Dylan Mantello in a lightweight fight during Dana White's Contender Series Season Eight, Week Six at UFC APEX on September 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Dana White's Contender Series: Hassanzada v Mantello
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: (L-R) Ahmad Hassanzada of Afghanistan prepares to take down Dylan…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: (L-R) Ahmad Hassanzada of Afghanistan prepares to take down Dylan Mantello in a lightweight fight during Dana White's Contender Series Season Eight, Week Six at UFC APEX on September 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Dana White's Contender Series: Hassanzada v Mantello
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: (L-R) Dylan Mantello punches Ahmad Hassanzada of Afghanistan in a…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: (L-R) Dylan Mantello punches Ahmad Hassanzada of Afghanistan in a lightweight fight during Dana White's Contender Series Season Eight, Week Six at UFC APEX on September 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Dana White's Contender Series: Hassanzada v Mantello
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: (L-R) Dylan Mantello punches Ahmad Hassanzada of Afghanistan in a…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: (L-R) Dylan Mantello punches Ahmad Hassanzada of Afghanistan in a lightweight fight during Dana White's Contender Series Season Eight, Week Six at UFC APEX on September 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Dana White's Contender Series: Hassanzada v Mantello
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: (L-R) Ahmad Hassanzada of Afghanistan secures a rear choke submission…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: (L-R) Ahmad Hassanzada of Afghanistan secures a rear choke submission against Dylan Mantello in a lightweight fight during Dana White's Contender Series Season Eight, Week Six at UFC APEX on September 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Dana White's Contender Series: Hassanzada v Mantello
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: Ahmad Hassanzada of Afghanistan reacts after a submission victory against…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: Ahmad Hassanzada of Afghanistan reacts after a submission victory against Dylan Mantello in a lightweight fight during Dana White's Contender Series Season Eight, Week Six at UFC APEX on September 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Dana White's Contender Series: Hassanzada v Mantello
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: Ahmad Hassanzada of Afghanistan reacts after a submission victory against…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: Ahmad Hassanzada of Afghanistan reacts after a submission victory against Dylan Mantello in a lightweight fight during Dana White's Contender Series Season Eight, Week Six at UFC APEX on September 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Dana White's Contender Series: Season 8, Week 6
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: Ateba Gautier of Cameroon has his hands wrapped prior to…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: Ateba Gautier of Cameroon has his hands wrapped prior to his fight during Dana White's Contender Series Season Eight, Week Six at UFC APEX on September 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Dana White's Contender Series: Gautier v Naito
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: Ateba Gautier of Cameroon prepares to face Yura Naito of…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: Ateba Gautier of Cameroon prepares to face Yura Naito of Japan in a middleweight fight during Dana White's Contender Series Season Eight, Week Six at UFC APEX on September 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Dana White's Contender Series: Gautier v Naito
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: (L-R) Yura Naito of Japan punches Ateba Gautier of Cameroon…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: (L-R) Yura Naito of Japan punches Ateba Gautier of Cameroon in a middleweight fight during Dana White's Contender Series Season Eight, Week Six at UFC APEX on September 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Dana White's Contender Series: Gautier v Naito
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: (R-L) Ateba Gautier of Cameroon battles Yura Naito of Japan…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: (R-L) Ateba Gautier of Cameroon battles Yura Naito of Japan in a middleweight fight during Dana White's Contender Series Season Eight, Week Six at UFC APEX on September 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Dana White's Contender Series: Gautier v Naito
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: (R-L) Ateba Gautier of Cameroon and Yura Naito of Japan…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: (R-L) Ateba Gautier of Cameroon and Yura Naito of Japan trade strikes in a middleweight fight during Dana White's Contender Series Season Eight, Week Six at UFC APEX on September 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Dana White's Contender Series: Gautier v Naito
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: (L-R) Ateba Gautier of Cameroon and Yura Naito of Japan…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: (L-R) Ateba Gautier of Cameroon and Yura Naito of Japan trade strikes in a middleweight fight during Dana White's Contender Series Season Eight, Week Six at UFC APEX on September 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Dana White's Contender Series: Gautier v Naito
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: (L-R) Ateba Gautier of Cameroon and Yura Naito of Japan…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: (L-R) Ateba Gautier of Cameroon and Yura Naito of Japan trade strikes in a middleweight fight during Dana White's Contender Series Season Eight, Week Six at UFC APEX on September 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Dana White's Contender Series: Gautier v Naito
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: (L-R) Ateba Gautier of Cameroon punches Yura Naito of Japan…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: (L-R) Ateba Gautier of Cameroon punches Yura Naito of Japan in a middleweight fight during Dana White's Contender Series Season Eight, Week Six at UFC APEX on September 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Dana White's Contender Series: Gautier v Naito
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: (L-R) Ateba Gautier of Cameroon punches Yura Naito of Japan…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: (L-R) Ateba Gautier of Cameroon punches Yura Naito of Japan in a middleweight fight during Dana White's Contender Series Season Eight, Week Six at UFC APEX on September 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Dana White's Contender Series: Gautier v Naito
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: Ateba Gautier of Cameroon reacts after a TKO victory against…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: Ateba Gautier of Cameroon reacts after a TKO victory against Yura Naito of Japan in a middleweight fight during Dana White's Contender Series Season Eight, Week Six at UFC APEX on September 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Dana White's Contender Series: Gautier v Naito
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: Former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir is seen in the…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: Former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir is seen in the corner of Ateba Gautier of Cameroon during a middleweight fight against Yura Naito of Japan during Dana White's Contender Series Season Eight, Week Six at UFC APEX on September 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Dana White's Contender Series: Gautier v Naito
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: Yura Naito of Japan reacts after a TKO loss against…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: Yura Naito of Japan reacts after a TKO loss against Ateba Gautier of Cameroon in a middleweight fight during Dana White's Contender Series Season Eight, Week Six at UFC APEX on September 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Dana White's Contender Series: Gautier v Naito
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: Ateba Gautier of Cameroon reacts after a TKO victory against…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: Ateba Gautier of Cameroon reacts after a TKO victory against Yura Naito of Japan in a middleweight fight during Dana White's Contender Series Season Eight, Week Six at UFC APEX on September 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Dana White's Contender Series: Season 8, Week 6
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: Benjamin Bennett has his hands wrapped prior to his fight…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: Benjamin Bennett has his hands wrapped prior to his fight during Dana White's Contender Series Season Eight, Week Six at UFC APEX on September 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Dana White's Contender Series: Hart v Bennett
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: Benjamin Bennett prepares to face Joey Hart in a welterweight…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: Benjamin Bennett prepares to face Joey Hart in a welterweight fight during Dana White's Contender Series Season Eight, Week Six at UFC APEX on September 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Dana White's Contender Series: Hart v Bennett
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: Joey Hart prepares to face Benjamin Bennett in a welterweight…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: Joey Hart prepares to face Benjamin Bennett in a welterweight fight during Dana White's Contender Series Season Eight, Week Six at UFC APEX on September 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Dana White's Contender Series: Hart v Bennett
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: Benjamin Bennett battles Joey Hart in a welterweight fight during…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: Benjamin Bennett battles Joey Hart in a welterweight fight during Dana White's Contender Series Season Eight, Week Six at UFC APEX on September 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Dana White's Contender Series: Hart v Bennett
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: (L-R) Joey Hart punches Benjamin Bennett in a welterweight fight…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: (L-R) Joey Hart punches Benjamin Bennett in a welterweight fight during Dana White's Contender Series Season Eight, Week Six at UFC APEX on September 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Dana White's Contender Series: Hart v Bennett
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: (R-L) Joey Hart and Benjamin Bennett trade punches in a…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: (R-L) Joey Hart and Benjamin Bennett trade punches in a welterweight fight during Dana White's Contender Series Season Eight, Week Six at UFC APEX on September 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Dana White's Contender Series: Hart v Bennett
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: Benjamin Bennett punches Joey Hart in a welterweight fight during…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: Benjamin Bennett punches Joey Hart in a welterweight fight during Dana White's Contender Series Season Eight, Week Six at UFC APEX on September 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Dana White's Contender Series: Hart v Bennett
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: (R-L) Joey Hart punches Benjamin Bennett in a welterweight fight…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: (R-L) Joey Hart punches Benjamin Bennett in a welterweight fight during Dana White's Contender Series Season Eight, Week Six at UFC APEX on September 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Dana White's Contender Series: Hart v Bennett
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: (L-R) Benjamin Bennett punches Joey Hart in a welterweight fight…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: (L-R) Benjamin Bennett punches Joey Hart in a welterweight fight during Dana White's Contender Series Season Eight, Week Six at UFC APEX on September 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Dana White's Contender Series: Hart v Bennett
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: (L-R) Joey Hart punches Benjamin Bennett in a welterweight fight…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: (L-R) Joey Hart punches Benjamin Bennett in a welterweight fight during Dana White's Contender Series Season Eight, Week Six at UFC APEX on September 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Dana White's Contender Series: Hart v Bennett
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: (L-R) Joey Hart punches Benjamin Bennett in a welterweight fight…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: (L-R) Joey Hart punches Benjamin Bennett in a welterweight fight during Dana White's Contender Series Season Eight, Week Six at UFC APEX on September 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Dana White's Contender Series: Hart v Bennett
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: (R-L) Benjamin Bennett and Joey Hart trade punches in a…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: (R-L) Benjamin Bennett and Joey Hart trade punches in a welterweight fight during Dana White's Contender Series Season Eight, Week Six at UFC APEX on September 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Dana White's Contender Series: Hart v Bennett
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: Benjamin Bennett reacts after a split-decision victory against Joey Hart…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: Benjamin Bennett reacts after a split-decision victory against Joey Hart in a welterweight fight during Dana White's Contender Series Season Eight, Week Six at UFC APEX on September 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Dana White's Contender Series: Season 8, Week 6
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: Talisson Teixeira of Brazil has his hands wrapped prior to…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: Talisson Teixeira of Brazil has his hands wrapped prior to his fight during Dana White's Contender Series Season Eight, Week Six at UFC APEX on September 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Dana White's Contender Series: Teixeira v Lopes
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: Talisson Teixeira of Brazil prepares to face Arthur Lopes of…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: Talisson Teixeira of Brazil prepares to face Arthur Lopes of Brazil in a heavyweight fight during Dana White's Contender Series Season Eight, Week Six at UFC APEX on September 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Dana White's Contender Series: Teixeira v Lopes
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: (L-R) Talisson Teixeira of Brazil punches Arthur Lopes of Brazil…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: (L-R) Talisson Teixeira of Brazil punches Arthur Lopes of Brazil in a heavyweight fight during Dana White's Contender Series Season Eight, Week Six at UFC APEX on September 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Dana White's Contender Series: Teixeira v Lopes
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: Arthur Lopes of Brazil punches Talisson Teixeira of Brazil in…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: Arthur Lopes of Brazil punches Talisson Teixeira of Brazil in a heavyweight fight during Dana White's Contender Series Season Eight, Week Six at UFC APEX on September 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Dana White's Contender Series: Teixeira v Lopes
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: (L-R) Talisson Teixeira of Brazil punches Arthur Lopes of Brazil…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: (L-R) Talisson Teixeira of Brazil punches Arthur Lopes of Brazil in a heavyweight fight during Dana White's Contender Series Season Eight, Week Six at UFC APEX on September 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Dana White's Contender Series: Teixeira v Lopes
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: (L-R) Talisson Teixeira of Brazil punches Arthur Lopes of Brazil…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: (L-R) Talisson Teixeira of Brazil punches Arthur Lopes of Brazil in a heavyweight fight during Dana White's Contender Series Season Eight, Week Six at UFC APEX on September 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Dana White's Contender Series: Teixeira v Lopes
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: (L-R) Talisson Teixeira of Brazil punches Arthur Lopes of Brazil…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: (L-R) Talisson Teixeira of Brazil punches Arthur Lopes of Brazil in a heavyweight fight during Dana White's Contender Series Season Eight, Week Six at UFC APEX on September 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Dana White's Contender Series: Teixeira v Lopes
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: Talisson Teixeira of Brazil reacts after a knockout victory against…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: Talisson Teixeira of Brazil reacts after a knockout victory against Arthur Lopes of Brazil in a heavyweight fight during Dana White's Contender Series Season Eight, Week Six at UFC APEX on September 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Dana White's Contender Series: Teixeira v Lopes
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: Talisson Teixeira of Brazil reacts after a knockout victory against…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: Talisson Teixeira of Brazil reacts after a knockout victory against Arthur Lopes of Brazil in a heavyweight fight during Dana White's Contender Series Season Eight, Week Six at UFC APEX on September 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Dana White's Contender Series: Teixeira v Lopes
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: Talisson Teixeira of Brazil reacts after a knockout victory against…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: Talisson Teixeira of Brazil reacts after a knockout victory against Arthur Lopes of Brazil in a heavyweight fight during Dana White's Contender Series Season Eight, Week Six at UFC APEX on September 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Dana White's Contender Series: Teixeira v Lopes
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: Talisson Teixeira of Brazil reacts after a knockout victory against…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: Talisson Teixeira of Brazil reacts after a knockout victory against Arthur Lopes of Brazil in a heavyweight fight during Dana White's Contender Series Season Eight, Week Six at UFC APEX on September 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Dana White's Contender Series: Season 8, Week 6
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: Aaron Tau of New Zealand has his hands wrapped prior…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: Aaron Tau of New Zealand has his hands wrapped prior to his fight during Dana White's Contender Series Season Eight, Week Six at UFC APEX on September 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Dana White's Contender Series: Season 8, Week 6
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: Elijah Smith has his hands wrapped prior to his fight…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: Elijah Smith has his hands wrapped prior to his fight during Dana White's Contender Series Season Eight, Week Six at UFC APEX on September 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Dana White's Contender Series: Season 8, Week 6
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: Elijah Smith prepares to face Aaron Tau of New Zealand…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: Elijah Smith prepares to face Aaron Tau of New Zealand during Dana White's Contender Series Season Eight, Week Six at UFC APEX on September 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Dana White's Contender Series: Season 8, Week 6
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: Aaron Tau of New Zealand prepares to face Elijah Smith…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: Aaron Tau of New Zealand prepares to face Elijah Smith during Dana White's Contender Series Season Eight, Week Six at UFC APEX on September 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Dana White's Contender Series: Season 8, Week 6
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: Dan Hooker is seen in the corner of Aaron Tau…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: Dan Hooker is seen in the corner of Aaron Tau of New Zealand during Dana White's Contender Series Season Eight, Week Six at UFC APEX on September 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Dana White's Contender Series: Season 8, Week 6
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: Aaron Tau of New Zealand prepares to face Elijah Smith…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: Aaron Tau of New Zealand prepares to face Elijah Smith during Dana White's Contender Series Season Eight, Week Six at UFC APEX on September 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Dana White's Contender Series: Season 8, Week 6
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: Aaron Tau of New Zealand prepares to face Elijah Smith…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: Aaron Tau of New Zealand prepares to face Elijah Smith during Dana White's Contender Series Season Eight, Week Six at UFC APEX on September 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Dana White's Contender Series: Season 8, Week 6
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: (R-L) Aaron Tau of New Zealand punches Elijah Smith during…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: (R-L) Aaron Tau of New Zealand punches Elijah Smith during Dana White's Contender Series Season Eight, Week Six at UFC APEX on September 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Dana White's Contender Series: Season 8, Week 6
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: (L-R) Elijah Smith punches Aaron Tau of New Zealand during…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: (L-R) Elijah Smith punches Aaron Tau of New Zealand during Dana White's Contender Series Season Eight, Week Six at UFC APEX on September 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Dana White's Contender Series: Season 8, Week 6
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: (L-R) Aaron Tau of New Zealand punches Elijah Smith during…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: (L-R) Aaron Tau of New Zealand punches Elijah Smith during Dana White's Contender Series Season Eight, Week Six at UFC APEX on September 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Dana White's Contender Series: Season 8, Week 6
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: Eugene Bareman is seen in the corner of Aaron Tau…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: Eugene Bareman is seen in the corner of Aaron Tau of New Zealand during Dana White's Contender Series Season Eight, Week Six at UFC APEX on September 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Dana White's Contender Series: Season 8, Week 6
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: (L-R) Aaron Tau of New Zealand punches Elijah Smith during…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: (L-R) Aaron Tau of New Zealand punches Elijah Smith during Dana White's Contender Series Season Eight, Week Six at UFC APEX on September 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Dana White's Contender Series: Season 8, Week 6
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: (R-L) Elijah Smith punches Aaron Tau of New Zealand during…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: (R-L) Elijah Smith punches Aaron Tau of New Zealand during Dana White's Contender Series Season Eight, Week Six at UFC APEX on September 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Dana White's Contender Series: Season 8, Week 6
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: (R-L) Aaron Tau of New Zealand taunts Elijah Smith during…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: (R-L) Aaron Tau of New Zealand taunts Elijah Smith during Dana White's Contender Series Season Eight, Week Six at UFC APEX on September 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Dana White's Contender Series: Season 8, Week 6
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: Elijah Smith reacts after his victory against Aaron Tau of…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: Elijah Smith reacts after his victory against Aaron Tau of New Zealand during Dana White's Contender Series Season Eight, Week Six at UFC APEX on September 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Dana White's Contender Series: Season 8, Week 6
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: UFC CEO Dana White announces the contract winners during Dana…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: UFC CEO Dana White announces the contract winners during Dana White's Contender Series Season Eight, Week Six at UFC APEX on September 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Dana White's Contender Series: Season 8, Week 6
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: Talisson Teixeira of Brazil reacts after being awarded a UFC…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: Talisson Teixeira of Brazil reacts after being awarded a UFC contract during Dana White's Contender Series Season Eight, Week Six at UFC APEX on September 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: Elijah Smith reacts after being awarded a UFC contract during…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: Elijah Smith reacts after being awarded a UFC contract during Dana White's Contender Series Season Eight, Week Six at UFC APEX on September 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
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