Dana White’s Contender Series 2020, Week 9 live results and discussion

Tonight (November 10th) is Week 9 of season four of Dana White’s Contender Series, which highlights up-and-coming talent as well as some former UFC fighters looking for a second crack at the big time. Winners aren’t guaranteed a UFC contract, but it certainly helps to both win and impress at the same time. Today’s show is back on Tuesday like normal after last week’s US presidential election bumped Contender Series to Wednesday for one time only.

As is always the case, Dana White’s Contender Series streams live on ESPN+. For those outside of the USA, you can still watch it on UFC Fight Pass, starting at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT. The full fight card is as follows:

Main card (ESPN+ at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT)

Mario Sousa def. Mariusz Ksiazkiewicz via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Natan Levy def. Shaheen Santana via submission (arm-triangle choke) at :55 of round 3

Nikolas Motta def. Joseph Lowry via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Luana Pinheiro def. Stephanie Frausto via KO (strikes) at 2:48 of round 1

Danny Sabatello def. Taylor Moore via unanimous decision (30-24, 30-25, 30-26)

Contracts awarded: Luana Pinheiro, Nikolas Motta, and Natan Levy