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Redemption: Second Chances on Dana White’s Contender Series — Ananias Mulumba
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Dana White’s Contender Series began back in 2017.
Since then, the Contender Series has produced some big-name upcoming stars like Dan Ige, Sean O’Malley, Geoff Neal, Maycee Barber, and Edmen Shahbazyan.
First DW’s Contender Series Fight: 2025 (Week 10)Old DW’s Contender Series Opponent: Marwan Rahiki (9-0 MMA)Second DW’s Contender Series Fight: 2026 (Week 1)New Opponent: Tom Pagliarulo (10-2 MMA)First Contender Series FightAnanias Mulumba first competed on the Contender Series in October of 2025 on what was Week 10 of that season.
First Contender Series OpponentMulumba’s first Contender Series opponent Marwan Rahiki, received a contract for his brutal finish of Ananias.
Gameplan/New OpponentFor his shot at redemption on the Contender Series, Ananias will be taking on Tom Pagliarulo.