Apollo Gomes prepares for bantamweight bout at Dana White’s Contender Series

Apollo Gomes faces Won Il Kwon in a bantamweight bout scheduled for Dana White’s Contender Series in Las Vegas on Tuesday. Gomes enters the fight following three consecutive victories. His opponent, Kwon, is a former ONE Championship contender making his second appearance on the series after a loss to Juan Diaz in October 2025. Gomes, who trains at Chute Boxe in Sao Paulo, views the upcoming match as a pathway to a UFC contract. He has dedicated the fight to his late training partner, Allan Nascimento, who passed away in August. The event features two competitors known for a striking-heavy style, with Gomes expecting a high-intensity matchup as both fighters aim for a spot on the UFC roster.

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