Dana White's Contender Series formely named Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series is an American mixed martial arts promotion. In May 2017, the UFC announced White would hold the competition weekly on UFC Fight Pass . As with the earlier web series Looking for a Fight , the goal of the series is for White to scout talent for the UFC.[1] [2] The Ultimate Fighter none of the fighters involved will have existing UFC contracts. Licensed separately from the UFC with Dana White applying for a promoter's licence, it was stated ahead of the license being approved that “this is not the UFC, this is not the UFC brand, but instead a promotion that will allow up and coming fighters the chance to showcase their talents in hopes that one day they may compete in the UFC."[3]
The inaugural event took take place on July 11, 2017. All events have been held at the UFC's home base of Las Vegas .[4] [5]
Season One [ edit ] The inaugural 2017 season included a total of 8 weekly shows. Viewers had a choice of a traditional commentary team, or alternate commentary provided by rapper Snoop Dogg and UFC Hall of Famer Urijah Faber .[6] Paul Felder who would go on to commentate on UFC events.
Week 1 - July 11 [ edit ] Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series Information Promotion DWCS Date July 11, 2017 Venue UFC Training Centre City Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Main Card[7]
Weight class
Method
Round
Time
Notes
Featherweight
Kurt Holobaugh
vs.
Matt Bessette
NC (overturned)
1
2:59
[a]
Heavyweight
Zu Anyanwu
def.
Greg Rebello
KO (punch)
2
3:04
Bantamweight
Boston Salmon
def.
Ricky Turcios
Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
3
5:00
Middleweight
Charles Byrd
def.
Jamie Pickett
Submission (arm-triangle choke)
1
4:55
Flyweight
Joby Sanchez
def.
Manny Vazquez
Decision (unanimous) (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)
3
5:00
^ Originally a KO (punch) win for Holobaugh, overturned after Holobaugh unlawful use of an IV before fight. [8]
Contract awards [ edit ] The following fighters were awarded contracts with the UFC:[9]
Kurt Holobaugh and Boston Salmon Zu Anyanwu while not being offered a contract on the show was brought in as a short-notice replacement for Justin Ledet at UFC Fight Night 116 .[10] Week 2 - July 18 [ edit ] Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series Information Promotion DWCS Date July 18, 2017 Venue UFC Training Centre City Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Main Card[11]
Weight class
Method
Round
Time
Notes
Light Heavyweight
Daniel Spohn
def.
Angel DeAnda
Submission (arm-triangle choke)
1
3:10
[a]
Bantamweight
Sean O'Malley
def.
Alfred Khashakyan
KO (punch)
1
4:14
Featherweight
Thanh Le
def.
Lazar Stojadinovic
KO (head kick and punches)
2
1:35
Welterweight
Sidney Outlaw
def.
Michael Cora
Decision (unanimous) (29-27, 29-27, 29-28)
3
5:00
Flyweight
Casey Kenney
def.
C.J. Hamilton
Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
3
5:00
^ DeAnda was deducted one point in round 1 due to strikes to the back of the head.
Contract awards [ edit ] The following fighters were awarded contracts with the UFC:[12]
Week 3 - July 25 [ edit ] Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series Information Promotion DWCS Date July 25, 2017 Venue UFC Training Centre City Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Main Card[13]
Weight class
Method
Round
Time
Notes
Light Heavyweight
Karl Roberson
def.
Ryan Spann
KO (elbows)
1
0:15
Welterweight
Kyle Stewart
def.
Jason Jackson
TKO (ankle injury)
2
0:21
Middleweight
Geoff Neal
def.
Chase Waldon
TKO (punches)
1
1:56
Light Heavyweight
Alonzo Menifield
def.
Daniel Jolly
TKO (eye injury)
1
5:00
Featherweight
Dan Ige
def.
Luis Gomez
Submission (rear-naked choke)
3
3:23
Contract awards [ edit ] The following fighters were awarded contracts with the UFC:[14]
Karl Roberson and Geoffrey Neal Dan Ige while not being offered a contract on the show was brought in to face Charles Rosa , who was later replaced by Julio Arce at UFC 220 .[15] Week 4 - August 1 [ edit ] Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series Information Promotion DWCS Date August 1, 2017 Venue UFC Training Centre City Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Main Card[16]
Weight class
Method
Round
Time
Notes
Middleweight
Julian Marquez
def.
Phil Hawes
KO (head kick)
2
2:20
Bantamweight
Kyler Phillips
def.
James Gray
TKO (elbows and punches)
1
0:47
Flyweight
Carlos Candelario
def.
Ronaldo Candido
Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
3
5:00
Featherweight
Brandon Davis
def.
Austin Arnett
Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 30-27, 30-26)
3
5:00
Bantamweight
John Castaneda
def.
Cheyden Leialoha
Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
3
5:00
Contract awards [ edit ] The following fighters were awarded contracts with the UFC:[17]
Week 5 - August 8 [ edit ] Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series Information Promotion DWCS Date August 8, 2017 Venue UFC Training Centre City Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Main Card[19]
Weight class
Method
Round
Time
Notes
Light Heavyweight
Mike Rodríguez
def.
Jamelle Jones
KO (flying knee and punches)
1
2:15
Featherweight
Julio Arce
def.
Peter Petties
TKO (punches)
2
2:39
Flyweight
Alex Perez
def.
Kevin Gray
Technical Submission (anaconda choke)
1
2:54
Bantamweight
Ricky Simon
def.
Donavon Frelow
Decision (split) (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
3
5:00
Heavyweight
Shelton Graves
def.
Everett Sims
TKO (knees)
3
2:20
Contract awards [ edit ] The following fighters were awarded contracts with the UFC:[20]
Week 6 - August 15 [ edit ] Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series Information Promotion DWCS Date August 15, 2017 Venue UFC Training Centre City Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Main Card[22]
Weight class
Method
Round
Time
Notes
Middleweight
Charles Byrd
def.
Buddy Wallace
Submission (rear-naked choke)
2
2:03
Featherweight
Grant Dawson
def.
Adrian Diaz
Submission (rear-naked choke)
2
1:15
Light Heavyweight
Cameron Olson
def.
Karl Reed
Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
3
5:00
Flyweight
Jaime Alvarez
def.
Martin Day
Decision (unanimous) (28-27, 29-28, 29-27)
3
5:00
Women's Strawweight
Jamie Colleen
def.
Tiffany Masters
Submission (armbar)
3
4:43
Contract awards [ edit ] The following fighters were awarded contracts with the UFC:[23]
Charles Byrd and Grant Dawson Week 7 - August 22 [ edit ] Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series Information Promotion DWCS Date August 22, 2017 Venue UFC Training Centre City Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Main Card[24]
Weight class
Method
Round
Time
Notes
Light Heavyweight
Kennedy Nzechukwu
def.
Anton Berzin
Decision (split) (29-27, 28-29, 29-27)
3
5:00
Bantamweight
Benito Lopez
def.
Steven Peterson
Decision (split) (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
3
5:00
Flyweight
Joby Sanchez
def.
JP Buys
TKO (punches)
2
2:28
Lightweight
Mike Santiago
def.
Mark Cherico
TKO (punches)
1
2:59
Flyweight
Jordan Espinosa
def.
Nick Urso
Technical Submission (D’Arce choke)
1
1:23
Contract awards [ edit ] The following fighters were awarded contracts with the UFC:[25]
Week 8 - August 29 [ edit ] Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series Information Promotion DWCS Date August 29, 2017 Venue UFC Training Centre City Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Main Card[27]
Weight class
Method
Round
Time
Notes
Lightweight
Matt Frevola
def.
Jose Flores
Submission (arm-triangle choke)
2
3:32
Middleweight
Bevon Lewis
def.
Elias Urbina
TKO (punches)
2
2:47
Flyweight
Adam Antolin
def.
Casey Kenney
Decision (split) (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
3
5:00
Women's Bantamweight
Lauren Mueller
def.
Kelly McGill
Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-26, 30-27)
3
5:00
Heavyweight
Allen Crowder
def.
Don'Tale Mayes
TKO (punches)
3
4:12
Contract awards [ edit ] The following fighters were awarded contracts with the UFC:[28]
Matt Frevola , Lauren Mueller and Allen Crowder Bevon Lewis was signed to a development league contract[29] Season Two [ edit ] Season Two commenced on June 12, 2018.[30]
Week 1 - June 12 [ edit ] Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series Information Promotion DWCS Date June 12, 2018 Venue UFC Training Centre City Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Main Card[31]
Weight class
Method
Round
Time
Notes
Heavyweight
Alonzo Menifield
def.
Dashawn Boatwright
TKO (punches)
1
0:08
[a]
Welterweight
Chris Curtis
def.
Sean Lally
KO (hook kick and punches)
3
1:37
Heavyweight
Greg Hardy
def.
Austen Lane
KO (punches)
1
0:57
Bantamweight
Montel Jackson
def.
Rico DiSciullo
TKO (punches)
3
2:15
[b]
Middleweight
Kevin Holland
def.
Will Santiago
Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
3
5:00
^ This victory represents the fastest stoppage win during a Dana White's Contender Series fight[32]
^ Jackson was deducted one point in round 1 due to an elbow to the back of the head and one point in round 3 due to eye poke.
Contract awards [ edit ] The following fighters were awarded contracts with the UFC:[33]
Week 2 - June 19 [ edit ] Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series Information Promotion DWCS Date June 19, 2018 Venue UFC Training Centre City Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Main Card[35]
Weight class
Method
Round
Time
Notes
Featherweight
Matt Sayles
def.
Yazan Hajeh
TKO (punches)
1
1:57
Middleweight
Anthony Hernandez
vs.
Jordan Wright
NC (overturned)
1
0:40
[a]
Featherweight
Austin Springer
def.
Giga Chikadze
Submission (rear-naked choke)
3
4:10
Light Heavyweight
Ryan Spann
def.
Emiliano Sordi
Submission (guillotine choke)
1
0:26
Welterweight
Dwight Grant
def.
Tyler Hill
KO (punch)
2
2:08
^ Originally a KO (punches) win for Hernandez, overturned after he tested positive for cannabis metabolites. [36]
Contract awards [ edit ] The following fighters were awarded contracts with the UFC:[37]
Matt Sayles , Anthony Hernandez , Ryan Spann Dwight Grant Week 3 - June 26 [ edit ] Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series Information Promotion DWCS Date June 26, 2018 Venue UFC Training Centre City Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Main Card[38]
Weight class
Method
Round
Time
Notes
Woman's Flyweight
Antonina Shevchenko
def.
Jaymee Nievara
TKO (knees)
2
3:22
Lightweight
Te'Jovan Edwards
def.
Austin Tweedy
KO (punch)
1
0:28
Heavyweight
Josh Parisian
def.
Greg Rebello
TKO (spinning back fist)
1
1:31
Featherweight
Julian Erosa
def.
Jamall Emmers
KO (head kick and punches)
2
1:10
Middleweight
Jordan Williams
vs.
Tim Caron
NC (overturned)
3
3:37
[a]
^ Originally a TKO (elbows) win for Williams, overturned after he tested positive for cannabis metabolites.[39]
Contract awards [ edit ] The following fighters were awarded contracts with the UFC:[40]
Week 4 - July 10 [ edit ] Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series Information Promotion DWCS Date July 10, 2018 Venue UFC Training Centre City Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Main Card[41]
Weight class
Method
Round
Time
Notes
Lightweight
Kevin Aguilar
def.
Joey Gomez
Decision (split) (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
3
5:00
Middleweight
Bevon Lewis
def.
Alton Cunningham
TKO (knees)
1
3:01
Featherweight
Ricky Palacios
def.
Toby Misech
Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
3
5:00
Flyweight
Jordan Espinosa
def.
Riley Dutro
TKO (punches)
3
4:58
Lightweight
Jalin Turner
def.
Max Mustaki
TKO (doctor stoppage)
1
5:00
Contract awards [ edit ] The following fighters were awarded contracts with the UFC:[42]
Bevon Lewis and Jordan Espinosa Week 5 - July 17 [ edit ] Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series Information Promotion DWCS Date July 17, 2018 Venue UFC Training Centre City Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Main Card[43]
Weight class
Method
Round
Time
Notes
Women's Strawweight
Maycee Barber
def.
Jamie Colleen
TKO (elbows)
3
4:15
Bantamweight
Domingo Pilarte
def.
Vince Morales
Technical Submission (rear-naked choke)
2
1:52
Middleweight
Chibwikem Onyenegecha
def.
Anthony Adams
Decision (split) (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
3
5:00
Welterweight
Austin Vanderford
def.
Angelo Trevino
Submission (rear-naked choke)
2
2:42
Middleweight
Edmen Shahbazyan
def.
Antonio Jones
TKO (punches)
1
0:40
Contract awards [ edit ] The following fighters were awarded contracts with the UFC:[44]
Maycee Barber , Domingo Pilarte and Edmen Shahbazyan Week 6 - July 24 [ edit ] Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series Information Promotion DWCS Date July 24, 2018 Venue UFC Training Centre City Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Main Card[45]
Weight class
Method
Round
Time
Notes
Lightweight
Alex Munoz
def.
Nick Newell
Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
3
5:00
Light Heavyweight
Jimmy Crute
def.
Chris Birchler
TKO (punches)
1
4:23
Lightweight
Sodiq Yusuff
def.
Mike Davis
Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
3
5:00
Heavyweight
Jeff Hughes
def.
Josh Appelt
TKO (punches)
1
4:26
Featherweight
Chase Hooper
def.
Canaan Kawaihae
Decision (unanimous) (29-26, 29-26, 28-26)
3
5:00
Contract awards [ edit ] The following fighters were awarded contracts with the UFC:[46]
Jim Crute , Sodiq Yusuff and Jeff Hughes Chase Hooper was signed to a development league contractWeek 7 - July 31 [ edit ] Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series Information Promotion DWCS Date July 31, 2018 Venue UFC Training Centre City Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Main Card[47]
Weight class
Method
Round
Time
Notes
Lightweight
Roosevelt Roberts
def.
Garrett Gross
Submission (rear-naked choke)
2
2:13
Heavyweight
Don'Tale Mayes
def.
Mitchell Sipe
TKO (punches)
2
4:49
Middleweight
Ian Heinisch
def.
Justin Sumter
KO (elbows)
1
3:37
Featherweight
Jordan Griffin
def.
Maurice Mitchell
Submission (rear-naked choke)
1
3:57
Heavyweight
Juan Adams
def.
Shawn Teed
TKO (punches)
1
4:17
Contract awards [ edit ] The following fighters were awarded contracts with the UFC:[48]
Week 8 - August 7 [ edit ] Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series Information Promotion DWCS Date August 7, 2018 Venue UFC Training Centre City Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Main Card[49]
Weight class
Method
Round
Time
Notes
Heavyweight
Greg Hardy
def.
Tebaris Gordon
TKO (punches)
1
0:17
Lightweight
Devonte Smith
def.
Joseph Lowry
KO (elbows)
1
2:52
Light Heavyweight
Kennedy Nzechukwu
def.
Dennis Bryant
TKO (head kick and punches)
1
1:48
Featherweight
Bobby Moffett
def.
Jacob Kilburn
Submission (D’Arce choke)
2
1:02
Featherweight
Alex Gilpin
def.
JR Coughran
Submission (D’Arce choke)
2
1:55
Contract awards [ edit ] The following fighters were awarded contracts with the UFC:[50]
Season Three [ edit ] In May 2018 it was confirmed that season 3 of the Contender Series would commence in June 2019 and in the US would be exclusive to ESPN+ , ESPN's new over-the-top subscription package.[51] [52] Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series to Dana White's Contender Series .[53] [54] [55]
Week 1 - June 18 [ edit ] Dana White's Contender Series Information Promotion DWCS Date June 18, 2019 Venue UFC APEX Centre City Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Main Card[56]
Weight class
Method
Round
Time
Notes
Middleweight
Punahele Soriano
def.
Jamie Pickett
Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
3
5:00
Women's Strawweight
Hannah Goldy
def.
Kali Robbins
Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
3
5:00
Featherweight
Brendan Loughnane
def.
Bill Algeo
Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
3
5:00
Heavyweight
Yorgan De Castro
def.
Alton Meeks
TKO (leg kick and punches)
1
4:45
Contract awards [ edit ] The following fighters were awarded contracts with the UFC:[57]
Punahele Soriano and Yorgan De Castro Week 2 - June 25 [ edit ] Dana White's Contender Series Information Promotion DWCS Date June 25, 2019 Venue UFC APEX Centre City Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Main Card[58]
Weight class
Method
Round
Time
Notes
Light Heavyweight
Tony Johnson
def.
Alton Cunningham
Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
3
5:00
Featherweight
Justin Gonzales
def.
Zach Zane
Decision (unanimous) (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)
3
5:00
Middleweight
Kyle Daukaus
def.
Michael Lombardo
Decision (unanimous) (30-25, 30-26, 29-27)
3
5:00
Bantamweight
Miles Johns
def.
Richie Santiago
Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
3
5:00
Catchweight (178 lbs)
Miguel Baeza
def.
Victor Reyna
Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
3
5:00
[a]
^ Originally a welterweight bout; Reyna missed weight.
Contract awards [ edit ] The following fighters were awarded contracts with the UFC:[59]
Miles Johns and Miguel Baeza Week 3 - July 9 [ edit ] Dana White's Contender Series Information Promotion DWCS Date July 9, 2019 Venue UFC APEX Centre City Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Main Card[60]
Weight class
Method
Round
Time
Notes
Lightweight
Joseph Solecki
def.
Jesse Wallace
Submission (guillotine choke)
1
3:49
Light Heavyweight
Antonio Trocoli
def.
Kenneth Bergh
Submission (neck crank)
1
3:57
Bantamweight
Hunter Azure
def.
Chris Ocon
Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
3
5:00
Middleweight
Maki Pitolo
def.
Justin Sumter
TKO (punches)
1
1:37
Lightweight
Jonathan Pearce
def.
Jacob Rosales
TKO (punches)
3
1:50
Contract awards [ edit ] The following fighters were awarded contracts with the UFC:[61]
Joseph Solecki , Antonio Trocoli , Hunter Azure , Maki Pitolo and Jonathan Pearce Week 4 - July 16 [ edit ] Dana White's Contender Series Information Promotion DWCS Date July 16, 2019 Venue UFC APEX Centre City Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Main Card[62]
Weight class
Method
Round
Time
Notes
Middleweight
Antonio Arroyo
def.
Stephen Regman
Submission (head and arm choke)
2
3:31
Bantamweight
Ode Osbourne
def.
Armando Villarreal
Submission (armbar)
1
4:39
Heavyweight
Don'Tale Mayes
def.
Ricardo Prasel
TKO (punches)
1
4:49
Catchweight (152.5 lbs)
Kevin Syler
def.
Lance Lawrence
Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)
3
5:00
[a]
Middleweight
Brendan Allen
def.
Aaron Jeffery
Submission (rear-naked choke)
1
3:23
^ Originally a featherweight bout; Syler missed weight.
Contract awards [ edit ] The following fighters were awarded contracts with the UFC:[63]
Antonio Arroyo , Ode Osbourne , Don'Tale Mayes and Brendan Allen Week 5 - July 23 [ edit ] Dana White's Contender Series Information Promotion DWCS Date July 23, 2019 Venue UFC APEX Centre City Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Main Card[64]
Weight class
Method
Round
Time
Notes
Middleweight
Ramazan Kuramagomedov
def.
Jordan Williams
Decision (split) (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)
3
5:00
Featherweight
Sean Woodson
def.
Terrance McKinney
KO (flying knee)
2
1:49
Lightweight
J.J. Okanovich
def.
Christian Lohsen
Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
3
5:00
Light Heavyweight
Jamahal Hill
def.
Alexander Poppeck
TKO (punches)
2
4:29
Featherweight
Billy Quarantillo
def.
Kamuela Kirk
TKO (punches)
3
0:22
Contract awards [ edit ] The following fighters were awarded contracts with the UFC:[65]
Sean Woodson , Jamahal Hill and Billy Quarantillo Week 6 - July 30 [ edit ] Dana White's Contender Series Information Promotion DWCS Date July 30, 2019 Venue UFC APEX Centre City Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Main Card[66]
Weight class
Method
Round
Time
Notes
Light Heavyweight
Aleksa Camur
def.
Fabio Cherant
TKO (flying knee and punches)
2
0:48
Featherweight
Aalon Cruz
def.
Steven Nguyen
KO (flying knee)
3
4:36
Women's Flyweight
Tracy Cortez
def.
Mariya Agapova
Decision (unanimous) (30-26, 30-26, 29-27)
3
5:00
Welterweight
Daniel Rodriguez
def.
Rico Farrington
Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
3
5:00
Heavyweight
Rodrigo Nascimento
def.
Michal Martínek
Submission (arm-triangle choke)
1
3:16
Contract awards [ edit ] The following fighters were awarded contracts with the UFC:[67]
Aleksa Camur , Aalon Cruz , Tracy Cortez Rodrigo Nascimento Week 7 - August 6 [ edit ] Dana White's Contender Series Information Promotion DWCS Date August 6, 2019 Venue UFC APEX Centre City Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Main Card
Weight class
Method
Round
Time
Notes
Lightweight
Omar Morales
def.
Harvey Park
TKO (punches)
2
1:06
Women's Flyweight
Lucrezia Ria
def.
Marilia Santos
Decision (split) (27-30, 29-28, 29-28)
3
5:00
Featherweight
Herbert Burns
def.
Darrick Minner
Submission (triangle choke)
1
2:29
Middleweight
André Muniz
def.
Taylor Johnson
Submission (rear-naked choke)
1
1:46
Bantamweight
Dwight Joseph
def.
Jay Perrin
Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
3
5:00
Contract awards [ edit ] The following fighters were awarded contracts with the UFC:[68]
Omar Morales , Herbert Burns and André Muniz Week 8 - August 13 [ edit ] Dana White's Contender Series Information Promotion DWCS Date August 13, 2019 Venue UFC APEX Centre City Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Main Card
Weight class
Method
Round
Time
Notes
Light Heavyweight
William Knight
def.
Herdem Alacabek
TKO (punches)
3
4:34
Welterweight
Brok Weaver
def.
Devin Smyth
Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
3
5:00
Women's Bantamweight
Sarah Alpar
def.
Shanna Young
Submission (rear-naked choke)
2
2:55
Bantamweight
Tony Gravely
def.
Ray Rodriguez
TKO (punches)
3
2:16
Light Heavyweight
Julius Anglickas
def.
Karl Reed
Submission (rear-naked choke)
3
3:25
Contract awards [ edit ] The following fighters were awarded contracts with the UFC:[69]
Brok Weaver , Sarah Alpar and Tony Gravely William Knight was signed to a development league contractWeek 9 - August 20 [ edit ] Dana White's Contender Series Information Promotion DWCS Date August 20, 2019 Venue UFC APEX Centre City Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Main Card
Weight class
Method
Round
Time
Notes
Welterweight
Philip Rowe
def.
Leon Shahbazyan
TKO (punches)
3
0:16
Light Heavyweight
Jamal Pogues
def.
Marcos Brigagao
Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
3
5:00
Catchweight (139 lbs)
Steve Garcia
def.
Desmond Torres
TKO (punches)
1
4:35
[a]
Women's Strawweight
Mallory Martin
def.
Micol di Segni
Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
3
5:00
Bantamweight
Ricky Steele
def.
Phil Caracappa
Decision (split) (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
3
5:00
^ Originally a bantamweight bout; Garcia missed weight.
Contract awards [ edit ] The following fighters were awarded contracts with the UFC:[70]
Week 10 - August 27 [ edit ] Dana White's Contender Series Information Promotion DWCS Date August 27, 2019 Venue UFC APEX Centre City Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Main Card
Weight class
Method
Round
Time
Notes
Middleweight
Duško Todorović
def.
Teddy Ash
Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
3
5:00
Middleweight
Impa Kasanganay
def.
Kailan Hill
Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
3
5:00
Lightweight
Peter Barrett
def.
Sang Hoon Yoo
Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
3
5:00
Heavyweight
Ben Sosoli
vs.
Dustin Joynson
NC (eye poke)
1
2:08
Featherweight
T.J. Brown
def.
Dylan Lockard
Submission (arm-triangle choke)
3
2:59
[a]
^ Brown was deducted one point in round 1 due to an illegal kick.
Contract awards [ edit ] The following fighters were awarded contracts with the UFC:[71]
Duško Todorović , Peter Barrett and T.J. Brown In 2018 "Contender Series Brasil" debuted. Unlike the U.S. version this was not shown live and instead was recorded over two days, August 10 and 11, 2018. The fifteen fights are then broadcast over three episodes on Combate, Globo and SporTV from August 24. [72]
Week 1 - August 24 [ edit ] Dana White's Contender Series Brazil Information Promotion DWCS Date August 10, 2018 (pre-recorded) Venue UFC Training Centre City Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Main Card
Weight class
Method
Round
Time
Notes
Flyweight
Rogério Bontorin
def.
Gustavo Gabriel
Submission (rear-naked choke)
2
4:37
Women's Bantamweight
Mayra Bueno
def.
Mayana Kellem
Submission (ninja choke)
1
1:02
Middleweight
Antônio Arroyo
def.
Diego Henrique da Silva
Decision (unanimous) (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)
3
5:00
Women's Strawweight
Sarah Frota
def.
Maiara Amanajas Dos Santos
KO (punches)
1
3:26
Heavyweight
Augusto Sakai
def.
Marcos Conrado
TKO (punches)
2
3:09
Contract awards [ edit ] The following fighters were awarded contracts with the UFC:[73]
Rogério Bontorin , Mayra Bueno , Sarah Frota and Augusto Sakai Week 2 - August 31 [ edit ] Dana White's Contender Series Brazil Information Promotion DWCS Date August 11, 2018 (pre-recorded) Venue UFC Training Centre City Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Main Card
Weight class
Method
Round
Time
Notes
Middleweight
André Muniz
def.
Bruno Assis
Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
3
5:00
Women's Flyweight
Taila Santos
def.
Estefani Almeida
Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
3
5:00
Light Heavyweight
Johnny Walker
def.
Henrique da Silva
Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
3
5:00
Women's Strawweight
Marina Rodriguez
def.
Maria Oliveira
TKO (retirement)
1
3:03
Middleweight
Márcio Alexandre Jr.
def.
Leonardo Guimarães
Submission (guillotine choke)
1
1:52
Contract awards [ edit ] The following fighters were awarded contracts with the UFC:[74]
Taila Santos , Johnny Walker and Marina Rodriguez Week 3 - September 7 [ edit ] Dana White's Contender Series Brazil Information Promotion DWCS Date August 11, 2018 (pre-recorded) Venue UFC Training Centre City Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Main Card
Weight class
Method
Round
Time
Notes
Flyweight
Raulian Paiva
def.
Allan Nascimento
Decision (split) (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
3
5:00
Light Heavyweight
Vinicius Alves Moreira
def.
John Allan
Submission (triangle choke)
2
3:40
Women's Bantamweight
Luana Carolina Souza
def.
Mabelly Lima
Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
3
5:00
Women's Bantamweight
Gisele Moreira
def.
Dayana Silva
Decision (split) (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
3
5:00
Catchweight (160.5 lbs)
Thiago Moisés
def.
Gleidson Cutis
TKO (head kick and punches)
1
4:21
[a]
^ Originally a lightweight bout; Cutis missed weight.
Contract awards [ edit ] The following fighters were awarded contracts with the UFC:[75]
Raulian Paiva , Vinicius Alves Moreira , Luana Carolina Souza and Thiago Moisés References [ edit ]
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