An American fighter nicknamed 'Bodybagz' won a UFC contract on the spot after KO'ing his opponent in front of Dana White

UFC boss Dana White hands out contracts live during Contender Series filming.Photo by Getty Images

• Dana White's Contender Series returned Tuesday with a show broadcast on ESPN from Las Vegas.
• Four fights aired from the UFC's Apex TV studio — but only one winner deserved a UFC contract.

LAS VEGAS — Dana White's Contender Series returned Tuesday for the first episode of its sixth season at the UFC's Apex TV studio in Las Vegas.

The format is simple: Fighters compete in standalone matches and, should an athlete impress the UFC boss Dana White, they'll receive a full-time contract with the company to sign there and then.

Victory alone doesn't guarantee a deal, though, as they must fight in a manner that satisfies White. And, usually, that's by unrelenting aggression.

If you leave the judges out of the equation and score a finish, that's historically enough to guarantee a deal.

Contender Series alumni have gone on to achieve success in the UFC, as past graduates from the show include Sean O'Malley, Maycee Barber, and Carlos Ulberg.

There's 10 weekly fight cards at the Apex, which will take place on consecutive Tuesdays and will be broadcast on ESPN+ from 8 p.m. ET.

Keep scrolling for the first week's results, highlights, and contract winners.