Last year, the number of contracts awarded declined for the first time, falling by four, but one could argue that the level of skill and upside of the Class of ’24 is higher than any previous season.
Through the first five weeks of Season 9, everything is tracking towards replicating last year’s numbers, as 21 competitors have collected contracts over the initial half of the season, and it feels like there are some real blue chippers in the mix.
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As we kick-off the second half of the season this evening, another five sets of hopefuls are poised to make the walk, eager to add their names to the steady stream of fighters earning a call to the UFC over the last four weeks.
Check out how things played out below and stick around after the event to find out who impressed UFC President Dana White and will become the latest additions to the DWCS Class of ’25.
