UFC ‘Contender Series’ results, live coverage and full fight highlights | Season 7, Ep. 2

It’s that time of year again, as Dana White’s Contender Series is back with 10 straight weeks of mixed martial arts (MMA) action. This week’s show starts at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+ (because of The Ultimate Fighter 31 final episode), then things switch back to the usual 8 p.m. ET time slot moving forward.

In the main event, three-time defending Cage Warriors Lightweight champion, George Hardwick (12-1), takes on Fury FC Lightweight champion, Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady (14-3), in what should be an excellent showcase of two of the best Lightweight prospects on the regional scene. The rest of the card is filled with fun fights as Ibo Aslan (11-1) welcomes back Brazil’s Paulo Renato Jr. (12-2), who was on the show last season. Hyder Amil (7-1) takes on Emrah Sonmez (14-4), Eduarda Moura (8-0) faces Janaina Silva (5-0), and to kick off the show, two knockout artists throw down as Cameron Smotherman (8-3) fights Charalampos Grigoriou (7-3).

‘Contender Series’ Quick Results:

Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady defeats George Hardwick via unanimous decision (30x27, 30x27, 30x27)
Ibo Aslan defeats Paulo Renato Jr. via knockout (punches) Round 1, 2:22
Hyder Amil defeats Emrah Sonmez via unanimous decision (29x28, 29x28, 29x28)
Eduarda Moura defeats Janaina Silva via submission (rear-naked choke) Round 1, 4:00
Charalampos Grigoriou defeats Cameron Smotherman via TKO Round 1, 1:00

‘Contender Series’ Highlights & Results:

155 lbs: George Hardwick vs. Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady

Final result: Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady defeats George Hardwick via unanimous decision (30x27, 30x27, 30x27)

205 lbs: Ibo Aslan vs. Paulo Renato Jr.

Final result: Ibo Aslan defeats Paulo Renato Jr. via knockout (punches) Round 1, 2:22

155 lbs: Hyder Amil vs. Emrah Sonmez

Final result: Hyder Amil defeats Emrah Sonmez via unanimous decision (29x28, 29x28, 29x28)

155 lbs: Eduarda Moura vs. Janaina Silva

Final result: Eduarda Moura defeats Janaina Silva via submission (rear-naked choke) Round 1, 4:00

155 lbs: Charalampos Grigoriou vs. Cameron Smotherman

Final result: Charalampos Grigoriou defeats Cameron Smotherman via TKO Round 1, 1:00

For more Contender Series news and notes, be sure to hit up our comprehensive archive right here.