Season 8 of Dana White's Contender Series kicked off with a dramatic flyweight bout between Cage Warriors vet Lone'er Kavanagh and MMA Lab prospect An Tuan Ho. The fight ended with Kavanagh delivering a stunning knockout to Ho at 2:35 in the first round. This victory marks Kavanagh's seventh win, maintaining his undefeated record. The knockout was particularly notable for its intensity, with Ho taking a significant amount of time to recover and requiring medical attention. Kavanagh's performance is expected to earn him a UFC contract, as he made a strong impression with his decisive win.