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Dana White’s Contenders Series predictions: Week 1 UFC full card picks, best bets

Nypost · · 701 words · By Erich Richter
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The best sporting event on Tuesdays returns tonight with Dana White’s Contender Series.

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What happened

The best sporting event on Tuesdays returns tonight with Dana White’s Contender Series.

Why it matters

It’s lower-level MMA talent, but live fights are happening nonetheless and can be wagered on a weekday.

Common ground

For those unfamiliar, UFC President Dana White selects an unknown number of fighters each night and signs them to a UFC contract.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Name Calling / Labeling: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 14 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Kunneman has 10 wins, with seven coming by submission, while Kropschot already has three losses, with one coming by submission and the other two by knockout.”
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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.
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Claim 2: “UFC President Dana White selects an unknown number of fighters each night and signs them to a UFC contract.”
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Multiple sources confirm the nature of the Contender Series where Dana White signs fighters. One source mentions four contracts in one episode, and another mentions two contracts in the 41st event, confirming the number of fighters signed varies by night.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Dana Frederick White Jr. (born July 28, 1969) is an American businessman who is the president and chief executive officer (CEO) of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), a global mixed martial arts…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dana_White
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Dana White's Contender Series, formerly named Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series, is an American mixed martial arts promotion. In May 2017, the UFC announced White would hold the competition …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dana_White's_Contender_Series
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Season 10 of Dana White's Contender Series commences in August to October 2026. The season is scheduled for 10 weekly episodes on Tuesday nights and will air exclusively on Paramount+.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dana_White's_Contender_Series_…
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Claim 3: “his return on investment is 30.15 percent since 2022.”
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Claim 4: “Erich Richter is a brazilian jiu-jitsu blue belt”
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Claim 5: “Kunneman being undefeated with a 10-0 record.”
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No evidence was found for a fighter named Jon Kunneman in the provided search results.
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Claim 6: “Kropschot has been fighting at LFA”
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Claim 7: “Mulumba snagged a win at UAE Warriors after a loss on the DWCS.”
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This specific detail is mentioned in a DWCS prediction/highlight source, but no other independent source (like Tapology or Sherdog) was provided to corroborate the UAE Warriors win.
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Claim 8: “his opponent’s only loss has come by knockout while Hasan has a really impressive spinning wheel kick KO on the regional scene with CFFC.”
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MMA Mania reports Bilal Hasan scored a 45-second KO on Mridul Saikia on Contender Series Season 10, Week 1. However, there is no independent corroboration for the specific detail regarding Saikia's 'only loss' being by knockout.
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web search NEUTRAL — Given Name: Bilal Alakai Hasan. Nickname: The IndoNinja. Pro MMA Record: 9-0-0, 1 NC (Win-Loss-Draw). Current MMA Streak: 15 Wins.
https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/326683-bilal-h…
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web search NEUTRAL — Bilal Hasan breaking news and and highlights for UFC Fight Night 286 fight vs. Nilson Rojas, with official Sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, and more for the Flyweight fighter from Uni…
https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Bilal-Hasan-400714
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web search NEUTRAL — Bilal Hasan smoked Mridul Saikia in just 45 seconds on Contender Series Season 10, Week 1.
https://www.mmamania.com/ufc-contender-series-dana-white/464…
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Claim 9: “The entire card begins at 7 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on Paramount+, with a short five-card bout list for tonight.”
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While Wikipedia confirms Season 10 will air on Paramount+, it also notes Season 8 is exclusive to ESPN+. There is no evidence provided confirming a specific 'five-card bout list' for a specific night, and the broadcast platform varies by season.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Dana White's Contender Series, formerly named Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series, is an American mixed martial arts promotion. In May 2017, the UFC announced White would hold the competition …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dana_White's_Contender_Series
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Season 10 of Dana White's Contender Series commences in August to October 2026. The season is scheduled for 10 weekly episodes on Tuesday nights and will air exclusively on Paramount+.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dana_White's_Contender_Series_…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Season 8 of Dana White's Contender Series commences in August 2024 and in the US is exclusive to ESPN+, ESPN's over-the-top subscription package.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dana_White's_Contender_Series_…
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Claim 10: “Tom Pagliarulo previously fought at Cage Titans and most recently fought and won on the PFL.”
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The claim is mentioned in a prediction/highlight piece regarding DWCS Week 1, but the other search results for 'Tom' are irrelevant (Talking Tom app). No other independent sports source confirms the PFL or Cage Titans history.
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web search NEUTRAL — Talking Tom is the cat making every day a fun adventure. Players adopt this virtual pet, keep him happy and help him explore his world. - Talking Tom can really talk - Fashion and furniture...
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.outfit7.my…
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web search NEUTRAL — Start a new gaming adventure with Talking Tom & Friends! From endless runners to fun virtual pets, there’s a game for everyone! The ultimate binge playlist! Watch the best Talking Tom Shorts...
https://www.youtube.com/TalkingTom
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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 30, 2017 · I’m Talking Tom, and I’m the original talking tomcat. It’s great you’ve stopped by. If there’s fun to be had, this cool cat and my friends are probably having all of it!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvkW1MKSyOc
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Claim 11: “Abe Alsaghir (8-0)”
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Sources contradict each other on the record. FightMatrix and Polymarket report 8-0, while Tapology reports 9-0-0.
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web search NEUTRAL — Name: Abe Alsaghir. Nickname: The Killer. Pro MMA Record: 9-0-0 (Win-Loss-Draw).Alsaghir is also ranked in 2 North America sub-regions (US Midwest, Michigan). He is only ranked in regions where he has…
https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/315993-abe-als…
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web search NEUTRAL — Pro Record: 8-0-0.A fighter's rank (US) state is assigned based on the state that the fighter most frequently fought in professionally, within the past three years. If there is a tie, the most recent …
https://www.fightmatrix.com/fighter-profile/Abe+Alsaghir/252…
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web search NEUTRAL — Based on their recent matches, Abe Alsaghir has a 100% win rate with a record of 8-0. You can view their full match-by-match results on this page, including scores, opponents, and context.
https://polymarket.com/teams/ufc/abe-alsaghir
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Claim 12: “He’s 5-foot-11, 235.5 pounds”
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The evidence provided contains height conversion tools and profiles for different people named Matthew Adams (a wrestler and a baseball player), but no specific physical stats for a fighter named Matt Adams.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — 11 is the eleventh studio album by Canadian singer-songwriter Bryan Adams. The album was released by Polydor Records on March 17, 2008. 11 was the first release of new Adams material since Colour Me K…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/11_(Bryan_Adams_album)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Matthew Adams (born 26 September 1988) is an Australian professional wrestler. He is signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW), where he performs under the ring name Buddy Matthews and is a former AEW World…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddy_Matthews
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Matthew James Adams (born August 31, 1988) is an American former professional baseball first baseman. Nicknamed "Big City" for his imposing size and ability to regularly hit long home runs, the St. Lo…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Adams
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Claim 13: “Escarrega (9-1) only has one loss, and it came from an injury to his arm while fighting in 2023.”
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The claim states Fabrizio Escarrega has a record of 9-1. However, Tapology explicitly lists his professional MMA record as 9-2-0.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Season 10 of Dana White's Contender Series commences in August to October 2026. The season is scheduled for 10 weekly episodes on Tuesday nights and will air exclusively on Paramount+.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dana_White's_Contender_Series_…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Karate Combat (KC) is a brand which promotes the first professional full-contact karate league, hosting worldwide events since April 2018. The private company is headquartered in Dubai and was founded…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karate_Combat
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web search NEUTRAL — Fabrizio Escarrega. Mexico Ensenada, Baja California Country.PFL Tampa weigh-in results: Cris Cyborg's opponent misses weight by 7 pounds. Meet the 6'5" PFL welterweight they call a 'sniper'. Dakota B…
https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Fabrizio-Escarrega-245189
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Claim 14: “Ananias Mulumba actually appeared previously on DWCS”
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Both a prediction article and a highlight report for Season 10, Week 1 mention that Ananias Mulumba previously appeared on the DWCS.
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web search NEUTRAL — Given Name: Ananias Mulumba. Nickname: Metal. Pro MMA Record: 10-4-0 (Win-Loss-Draw).Mulumba is additionally the #57 ranked fighter in Middle East & Africa. He is only ranked in regions where he has f…
https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/333318-mulumba…
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web search NEUTRAL — Dana White’s Contender Series Week 1 predictions.Tom Pagliarulo previously fought at Cage Titans and most recently fought and won on the PFL. Mulumba snagged a win at UAE Warriors after a loss on the …
https://nypost.com/2026/08/11/betting/dana-whites-contenders…
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web search NEUTRAL — Dana White’s Contender Series Season 10, Week 1: Ananias Mulumba vs. Tom Pagliarulo – Highlights.He has previously worked with Sportskeeda MMA, SK True Crime, and SK Pop, Movies, and Shows. He current…
https://www.lowkickmma.com/tom-pagliarulo-tkos-ananias-mulum…
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