Dana White’s Contender Series returns on Tuesday, June 18 with four fights featuring some of the top up-and-coming talent in mixed martial arts. In the main event, undefeated Hawaiian Punahele Soriano takes on Jamie Pickett in a middleweight bout. The card will also feature strawweights, featherweights, and heavyweights.
Unfortunately, for the first time in the series’ history, a bout was scrapped. Leon Shahbazyan was scheduled to face Brok Weaver, but was ruled medically ineligible to continue his weight cut.
Dana White’s Contender Series 17 takes place at the promotion’s brand new UFC Apex facility. Previously, the series was held at The Ultimate Fighter Gym.
All of the information you need to catch Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series 17 from the opening bout can be seen below.
Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series 17: Fight Time & Viewing Details
Event: Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series
Date: Tuesday, June 18
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Venue: UFC Apex Facility
Main Card Time: 8:00 P.M. EST
Broadcast: ESPN+
How To Watch Dana White’s Contender Series Online
Your best bet for watching Dana White’s Contender Series via a live stream is WatchESPN. You will need your log-in and password information for your cable or satellite provider and you’re good to go. ESPN+ is a service that allows subscribers to watch live and on-demand content on TVs, computer or mobile device. It’s just like a cable or satellite TV service, except it’s delivered over the internet. You can sign up for a free 7-day trial. Like UFC Fight Pass, if you cancel your subscription within seven days, you will not be charged. Once signed up, simply download the Watch ESPN for your computer, phone or mobile device to start streaming.
If you don’t have access to a cable or satellite log-in, you can watch the game through Sling TV. Sling TV is service that allows subscribers to watch live and on-demand TV channels on TVs, computer or mobile device for a monthly fee. It’s just like a cable or satellite TV service, except it’s delivered over the internet. The service’s Orange package includes ESPN and costs $20 a month, but you can sign up for a free seven-day trial. If you cancel your subscription within the week, you will not be charged. Once signed up, simply download the app for your computer to start watching.
You can also live stream the event online through DIRECTV NOW. DIRECTV also offers a free seven-day trial, so you will receive a full week free before your paid membership begins. If you cancel your subscription within the seven day period, you will not be charged. DIRECTV NOW is available on Desktop, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and Chromecast.
Watch Dana White’s Contender Series On Phone, Tablet Or Mobile
If you can’t watch today’s fights on your TV or computer, the Worldwide Leader has you covered with the WatchESPN app. As long as you have a cable or satellite provider, you can download the app for free in the App Store, the Google Play store, the Amazon App store or the Windows Store.
You can also watch the game on the Sling app. Sign up for a free Sling trial and download their app from the App store or Google Play store. There is also a Sling app for Apple TV, Xbox One, Roku, Chromecast, and Amazon Fire TV.
DIRECTV has a DIRECTV NOW app on App Store and Google Play store where you can watch the fight for free, using your seven-day trial. You must cancel it before the trial period ends.
Dana White’s Contender Series 17 Fight Card
- Punahele Soriano (186) vs. Jamie Pickett (186)
- Hannah Goldy (116) vs. Kali Robbins (116)
- Bill Algeo (146) vs. Brendan Loughnane (146)
- Yorgan De Castro (253) vs. Alton Meeks (262)