"Through nine weeks, Dana White has awarded 41 UFC contracts, and should all five winners earn contracts this Tuesday, the total of 46 will match the show's all-time high, set in 2023. Awarding over 40 contracts is unquestionably diluting the talent pool at this point, but it's hard to argue with some of the fights this season - especially when Adrián Luna Martinetti and Mark Vologdin put on one of the greatest fights in Dana White's Contender Series history just last week."
"Yes, Vologdin was signed off a loss, but like Forrest Griffin and the late Stephan Bonnar two decades ago, he and Martinetti absolutely tore down the house, and reminded MMA fans just why they watch the sport. In Episode 10 of DWCS 2025, recent ONE Championship title challenger Kwon Won Il will look to prove he belongs in the UFC, while a full five undefeated athletes also appear. Freddy Vidal also returns for his second fight of the season."
"Notable Notes Second fight this Contender Series season for Vidal Both fought just a month ago Vidal only has one win over a fighter with a winning record Vidal is 1-0 in decisions Rodrigues has never gone to a decision Rodrigues has all wins by KO/TKO - one each in rounds one, two, and three Freddy Vidal Physically strong Good clinch work Heavy top position Good ground and pound"
DWCS 2025 reaches its final episode with ten fighters competing Tuesday for the last UFC contract opportunities of the season. Through nine weeks, Dana White has awarded 41 UFC contracts; five additional contracts would tie the show's record at 46. Awarding over 40 contracts raises concerns about talent dilution, yet several bouts have been exceptional, including Adrián Luna Martinetti vs. Mark Vologdin. Vologdin earned a contract despite a loss after a fight compared to Griffin-Bonnar. Episode 10 features former ONE title challenger Kwon Won Il, five undefeated fighters, and Freddy Vidal making his second appearance this season.
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