Contender Series Week 4 signs four fighters to UFC contracts

Four fighters earned UFC contracts Tuesday night as Dana Whites Contender Series returned to the UFC Apex in Las Vegas for Week 4 of Season 9, highlighted by a pair of first‑round stoppages and a bruising opener that sent one winner to hospital. JeanPaul Lebosnoyani, Mandel Nallo, Cezary Oleksiejczuk and Tommy McMillen were handed roster spots after decisive victories on the five‑bout card, which aired on ESPN in the United States and UFC Fight Pass internationally.

Lebosnoyani ended the main event in 68 seconds, landing a head kick that stunned Jack Congdon before following with an overhand right to finish the fight. The quick knockout put the 27‑year‑old former Lights Out Xtreme Fighting champion squarely on the UFC radar and earned him an immediate contract from UFC matchmakers and president Dana White.

Earlier on the card Mandel Nallo, 36, became the oldest fighter to be signed from the Contender Series after he stopped Samuel Silva with ground and pound at 3:29 of the first round. White acknowledged concerns about Nallo's age but praised his performance, telling the fighter "I do not love your age, but I like your style" as he offered the contract.