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Dana White’s Contender Series 39 weigh-in results, live video stream (12 p.m. ET)

LAS VEGAS – MMA Junkie is on scene and reporting live from Monday’s official Dana White’s Contender Series 39 fighter weigh-ins.

LAS VEGAS – MMA Junkie is on scene and reporting live from Monday’s official Dana White’s Contender Series 39 fighter weigh-ins, which kick off at 12 p.m. ET.

Dana White’s Contender Series cards see prospects fighting for the opportunity to sign a UFC deal, with UFC president Dana White on hand to make the decisions. While there are normally five bouts each week, Dana White’s Contender Series 39 is currently slated to have six contests.

In the featured bout, Brazilian light heavyweight [autotag]Jailton Junior[/autotag] (13-2) brings a seven-fight winning streak into a matchup with undefeated Russian prospect [autotag]Nasrudin Nasrudinov[/autotag] (9-0).

The early weigh-ins take place at the UFC host hotel in Las Vegas. The UFC Apex hosts Tuesday’s card, which streams on ESPN+.

The full Dana White’s Contender Series 39 weigh-in results include:

    • Jailton Junior () vs. Nasrudin Nasrudinov ()
    • Brandon Lewis () vs. Mo Miller ()
    • Caio Bittencourt () vs. Albert Duraev ()
    • Lukasz Brzeski () vs. Dylan Potter ()
    • Ange Loosa () vs. Jack Della Maddalena ()
    • Jasmine Jasudavicius () vs. Julia Polastri ()

10 light heavyweights you should see compete on Dana White’s Contender Series season 4

Dana White’s Contender Series season 4 is right around the corner. Check out 10 light heavyweights who could be featured.

Dana White’s Contender Series has become a key platform for fighters on the regional scene. Since its conception, the UFC Fight Pass-turned-ESPN+ summer original removed some of the guesswork for up-and-comers trying to make it big.

With UFC president Dana White and matchmakers Mick Maynard and Sean Shelby cage-side, the stakes are high. Have an impressive, exciting win on the show, you’re in.

Rumored for a late-June 2020 start date, the fourth season of DWCS isn’t that far off almost. The lineups haven’t been announced yet, but advanced planning is underway. While there are hundreds of fighters qualified to compete on the show, we’ll narrow each divisional pool to 10 fighters who you should see compete on the show this summer.

Up next, the light heavyweights.

Ibo Aslan*

Record: 8-0
Age: 23
Height: 6’2″
Birthplace: Austria

A main training partner of light heavyweight contender Aleksandar Rakic, [autotag]Ibo Aslan[/autotag] is the next beastly light heavyweight to come out of Austria. Looking at Aslan’s physique, it’s no surprise his strength and power are above average. He fits the part. A ground-and-pound specialist, Aslan has finished the majority of his opponents inside the distance. Competing for top Austrian regional promotions Vendetta and Austrian FC, Aslan has taken out the who’s who of fighters in his home country – and he’ll look to continue that success on the summer series.

* = Aslan’s participation in DWCS season 4 has already been confirmed

Dustin Jacoby*

Record: 11-5
Age: 31
Height: 6’4″
Birthplace: Fort Morgan, Colo.

Fans who only follow mainstream promotions may recognize [autotag]Dustin Jacoby[/autotag]. A pro MMA fighter since 2010, Jacoby has competed in the UFC (twice), WSOF (once), Titan FC (once), and Bellator (twice). Jacoby has also competed 11 times in GLORY kickboxing. Despite some struggles in his kickboxing career early on, Jacoby turned a corner in 2015. He won his last five GLORY fights – all of which he finished inside the distance. The Factory X member will test the waters at 205 pounds and propel himself to the ranks of the UFC.

* = Jacoby’s participation in DWCS season 4 has already been confirmed

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