Dana White’s Contender Series Week 1 2026 Odds, Picks & Predictions for Tuesday, August 11
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Key Points:
- Dana White's Contender Series Season 10 kicks off Tuesday, August 11, streaming on Paramount+ from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, featuring UFC hopefuls competing for contracts.
- Middleweight bout highlights Jon Kunneman (10-0) vs. Joseph Kropschot (8-3), with Kropschot favored for a late submission upset despite Kunneman's undefeated record and aggressive style.
- Featherweight Ananias Mulumba gets a second Contender Series shot against Tom Pagliarulo, with Mulumba favored due to improved composure and grappling edge.
- Flyweight Bilal Hasan is an overwhelming favorite against Mridul Saikia, seen as a potential future UFC star with an 8-0 pro record and strong all-around skills.
- Other notable fights include a lightweight clash between Fabricio Escarrega and Abe Alsaghir, expected to be a fast-paced contest likely ending before 1.5 rounds, and a heavyweight bout with former NFL player Anthony Wint favored to dominate Matt Adams.
