It’s that time of year again!
Contender Series is back with 10 straight weeks of mixed martial arts (MMA) action, streaming at 7 p.m. ET TONIGHT (Tues., Aug. 11, 2025) on Paramount+.
In the main event, Heavyweights collide as former NFL player Anthony Wint (6-0) fights Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) alumn, Matt Adams (6-2). The co-main event sees undefeated Abe Alsaghir (8-0) take on Mexico’s Fabrizio Escarrega (9-1). In the “Featured” bout, one of the best prospects in the entire sport, Bilal Hasan (8-0), takes on India’s Mridul Saikia (9-1). Ananias Mulumba (10-3) returns after being knocked out last year against Cage Titans Featherweight champion, Tom Pagliarulo (10-2). Finally, Middleweight finishers kick off the card as Jon Kunneman (10-0) fights Joe Kropschot (7-0).
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‘Contender Series’ Quick Results:
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Anthony Wint vs. Matt Adams –
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Abe Alsaghir vs. Fabrizio Escarrega –
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Bilal Hasan vs. Mridul Saikia –
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Tom Pagliarulo defeats Ananias Mulumba via TKO (punches) Round 3, 4:24
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Joe Kropschot defeats Jon Kunneman via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27 ,29-28)
