The UFC's best pipeline for talent is back, as "Dana White's Contender Series" returned for Season 9 on Aug. 12. American welterweight Ty Miller earned the first contract on the season after his unanimous decision win over Jimmy Drago . White then showed his appreciation for Khamzat Chimaev 's Russian teammate Baysangur Susurkaev , who White said stole the show when he knocked out Murtaza Talha with a vicious kick to the liver in the first round.

Susurkaev immediately put his UFC contract to work, booking a spot on the UFC 319: Chimaev vs. Dricus Du Plessis undercard in Chicago just four days later. Susurkaev rode the hype wave all the way to his first win, a second-round rear naked choke submission of fellow debutante Eric Nolan .

In Week 2, four of five fights ended early

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