UFC Tuesday Night Contender Series 8/20/25 – August 20 2025
UFC Tuesday Night Contender Series August 20 2025
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Date: Tuesday, August 20, 2025
Time: 8:00 PM ET (Live on ESPN+)
Venue: UFC APEX, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Fight Card & Results:
- Ramiro Jimenez vs. Tommy Cuozzi (Featherweight) – Jimenez won via TKO (elbows & punches) in Round 1 (2:53).
- Josh Hokit vs. Guilherme Uriel (Heavyweight) – Hokit claimed victory via TKO (strikes) in Round 2 (1:06).
- Louis Lee Scott vs. Kaushik Saikumar (Bantamweight) – Scott stopped Saikumar with a 3rd round TKO (punches) at 2:20.
- Cam Rowston vs. Brandon Holmes (Middleweight) – Rowston won with a TKO (punches & elbows) in Round 1 (2:58).
- José Mauro Delano vs. Manuel Exposito (Featherweight Main Event) – Delano earned a Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) victory.
Event Review:
This week’s Contender Series brought a mix of explosive finishes and disciplined performances.
- Jimenez opened the night with a statement, stopping Cuozzi early in the first round.
- Hokit, the ex-football player, impressed with his raw power and relentless ground-and-pound.
- Scott looked sharp in a hard-fought win, finishing Saikumar despite a slight weight miss.
- Rowston bounced back with one of the most dominant wins of the evening, a first-round TKO.
- Delano showcased patience and control in the main event, outclassing Exposito over three rounds.
All five winners impressed Dana White enough to receive UFC contracts — a rare clean sweep for the show.
Conclusion:
The August 20th edition of Dana White’s Contender Series proved to be one of the most exciting nights in recent memory. With five contracts handed out, the UFC roster gained new talent across multiple divisions. From Jimenez’s quick finish to Delano’s technical masterclass, this episode highlighted the future of MMA and the global depth of the sport.