Five more fighters were awarded UFC contracts after their victories on Contender Series 8 Episode 7 last night in Las Vegas.
The fighters made Dana White’s job easier with a string of decisive finishes, including submission wins for Danylo Voievodkin and Kevin Christian, while Daniel Frunza and Kevin Vallejos got the job done via TKO. Meanwhile, Alexia Thainara had to go to the judges, but a clean sweep on the scorecards ensured her spot in the promotion.
Check out all the results and highlights below.
Danylo Voievodkin def. Bailey Schoenfelder via submission (rear-naked choke) — R1, 1:13
Danylo Voievodkin gets it done EARLY
What a way to end Week 7 of #DWCS! pic.twitter.com/i22f9aya0s
— UFC (@ufc) September 25, 2024
Daniel Frunza def. Vadym Kutsyi via TKO (punches) — R2, 3:30
VICIOUS ground and pound from Daniel Frunza
Was that finish enough to earn him a UFC contract? #DWCS pic.twitter.com/yP6suDHVNR
— UFC (@ufc) September 25, 2024
Kevin Christian def. Francesco Mazzeo via submission (triangle armbar) — R2, 4:17
Kevin Christian gets it done
He gets the submission victory in the second round! #DWCS pic.twitter.com/E8qf3I3dKo
— UFC (@ufc) September 25, 2024
Kevin Vallejos def. Cam Teague via TKO (punches) — R1, 2:23
Didn't want to leave any doubt this time around!
Kevin Vallejos gets the finish in round one #DWCS pic.twitter.com/6duX29WBgO
— UFC (@ufc) September 25, 2024
Alexia Thainara def. Rose Conceicao via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Alexia Thainara gets the win to kick off week 7 of #DWCS!
Do you think she did enough to earn a UFC contract? pic.twitter.com/wgB482vRYd
— UFC (@ufc) September 25, 2024