"A Contender Series fight is one that has stakes like none other, where fighters must showcase their skills to impress the UFC president enough for a contract with the promotional giant. Holding the Contender Series with a smaller cage inside the UFC Apex venue makes for a tense atmosphere, and with only close friends and family of the competing fighters in attendance as spectators."
"An Tuan Ho first competed on the Contender Series on August 13 of last year. An's first appearance on the Contender Series was birthed from a 7-0 amateur MMA career and a 6-0 career as a pro. As an amateur, An Tuan Ho stopped five of his opponents and was a champion of the Arizona based Cage Rage on the River (RUF) promotion."
"All six of his pro fights were under the Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) banner based out of Houston, Texas. As a pro An stopped four of his six opponents and even pulled off a kneebar. The most experienced opponent that he faced was Kedrick Latchman, then 9-9, who he stopped in the first round. The best win by An, prior his first DWCS appearance, came against Miguel Sanson in February of 2024. Tuan Ho logged a unanimous decision victory."
Dana White's Contender Series began in 2017 and has produced notable UFC prospects such as Dan Ige, Sean O'Malley, Geoff Neal, Maycee Barber, and Edmen Shahbazyan. The series features high-stakes fights where competitors must impress the UFC president to earn contracts in a tense, small-cage environment at the UFC Apex with limited spectators. Limited contract availability creates high emotion and the possibility of career setbacks. Flyweight An Tuan Ho (7-1) reached DWCS after a 7-0 amateur and 6-0 pro start, compiled four pro stoppages including a kneebar, and recorded a unanimous decision over Miguel Sanson in February 2024. An returned for a second DWCS chance in 2025 to face Eduardo Henrique.
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