Dana White’s Contender Series is back for its 10th season! This is a weekly UFC show where top prospects face off, with the goal of not only winning but also impressing Dana White. For 10 weeks, each Tuesday night at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, will feature five fights. Last year, 46 fighters earned UFC contracts on Dana White’s Contender Series. DWCS has produced two UFC Champions, Sean O’Malley and Jamahal Hill.
Below is everything you need to know about Dana White’s Contender Series Season 10, Week 1, including the start time, how to watch, and the full card.
The first week of Season 10 of DWCS is headlined by Anthony Wint vs. Matt Adams in a Heavyweight contest. Wint is a former NFL linebacker and has had a ton of success after switching sports to MMA. Entering this fight, Wint is 6-0 with five finishes while Adams has a record of 6-2 with five knockouts. On DraftKings Sportsbook, Wint is a big -1350 favorite with Adams as a +800 underdog.
Two Lightweight prospects, Fabrizio Escarrega and Abe Alsaghir, will face off in the co-main event. Escarrega is 9-1 with eight finishes, while Alsaghir has an undefeated record of 8-0 with seven wins by submission or knockout. Escarrega is the favorite at -135 in this contest as Alsaghir is a +114 underdog.
The largest favorite on this card is Bilal Hasan, who is currently -3600 against +1500 underdog Mridul Saikia. Hasan is also undefeated at 8-0 and has won his previous seven fights by finish. Even though Saikia has the odds stacked against him, he has a 100 percent finish rate while being 9-1.
How to Watch DWCS
The first episode of Dana White’s Contender Series Season 10 will be airing on Paramount+ at 7:00 p.m. ET.
DWCS Season 10, Week 1 Card
Heavyweight Bout: Anthony Wint (-1350) vs. Matt Adams (+800)
Lightweight Bout: Fabrizio Escarrega (-135) vs. Abe Alsaghir (+114)
Flyweight Bout: Bilal Hasan (-3600) vs. Mridul Saikia (+1500)
Featherweight Bout: Tom Pagliarulo (+142) vs. Ananias Mulumba (-170)
Middleweight Bout: Jon Kunneman (-225) vs. Joe Kropschot (+185)
DWCS Season 10, Week 1 FAQ
When does Season 10 of Dana White’s Contender Series begin?
Season 10 of Dana White’s Contender Series starts on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
What time does DWCS Season 10, Week 1 start?
DWCS Season 10, Week 1 begins at 4:00 p.m. PT / 7:00 p.m. ET.
How can I watch DWCS Season 10, Week 1?
Fans can watch Dana White’s Contender Series on Paramount+.
Where is Dana White’s Contender Series taking place?
Dana White’s Contender Series will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada, at the Meta Apex.
What fights are on the DWCS Season 10, Week 1 card?
The card includes Anthony Wint vs. Matt Adams, Fabrizio Escarrega vs. Abe Alsaghir, and Bilal Hasan vs. Mridul Saikia.
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