Who will it be? Dana White claims that the Contender Series revelation has already earned over R$ 56 million in the UFC.

Dana White at the Contender Series. Photo: Reproduction/X/UFC

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Fighting in the Contender Series, it seems, represents not only an opportunity to win a contract with the UFC, but can also pave the way for significant financial gains. According to Dana White, one of the fighters revealed by the reality show has already accumulated more than US$11 million, equivalent to approximately R$56,5 million at the current exchange rate, without even having competed for the belt of the world's largest MMA organization.

During a press conference at the Contender Series, Dana White highlighted that one of the athletes who went through the program managed to build a fortune. According to the UFC president, the ability to stay active and fight frequently is one of the main factors in achieving significant earnings throughout a career.

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“One of the guys who never fought for a world title earned over $11 million. Staying active is the way to go, I love that,” said Dana White.

Contender Series: the main gateway to the UFC

Dana White's Contender Series has established itself as one of the main gateways to the UFC, revealing champions such as Sean O'Malley , Jamahal Hill , Carlos Ulberg , and Jack Della Maddalena , as well as names that have become prominent in the organization, such as Jean Silva , Carlos Prates , and Josh Hokit.

The program functions as a kind of selection process. Participants face each other in three-round fights, each lasting five minutes, but the objective goes beyond simply winning. To earn a contract with the UFC, fighters need to impress Dana White and convince the executive that they are ready to join the biggest MMA event in the world.

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