LAS VEGAS – MMA Junkie was on scene reporting dwell from Tuesday’s Dana White’s Contender Series 75 occasion.
Dana White’s Contender Sequence playing cards see prospects preventing for the chance to signal a UFC deal, with UFC president Dana White readily available to make the selections.
The ninth week of the eighth season noticed 10 fighters compete for his or her shot at a UFC contract. Within the characteristic bout at gentle heavyweight, former kickboxing standout Artem Vakhitov (3-1), who holds a September 2021 victory over UFC champion Alex Pereira beneath the GLORY banner, took on Islem Masraf (3-1).
The UFC Apex hosted the cardboard, which streamed dwell on ESPN+.
DWCS 75 full outcomes
- Artem Vakhitov def. Islem Masraf by way of TKO (punches) – Spherical 1, 4:23
- Kody Steele def. Chasen Blair by way of TKO (punches) – Spherical 2, 4:07
- Mario Pinto def. Lucas Camacho by way of knockout (punches) – Spherical 1, 1:43
- Islam Dulatov def. Vanilto Antunes by way of knockout (elbow) – Spherical 1, 2:44
- Sean Gauci def. Anthony Drilich by way of unanimous resolution (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
DWCS 75 round-by-round updates
Islem Masraf vs. Artem Vakhitov
Spherical 1 – They contact ’em up, and Masraf is available in swinging heavy hooks! Vakhitov will get clipped by one, and backs into the fence. Masraf will get a clinch and a takedown, however Vakhitov will get up and exits rapidly. Vakhitov is on the clinch now. They separate and Masraf comes ahead with punches, proper right into a takedown. Vakhitov will get all the way down to a knee, however pops again to his toes and reverses the clinch. Masraf goes for a visit, however will get reversed, and eats clear punches on his method up. Again in area now with simply over a minute left. Vakhitov will get a clinch and lands a knee earlier than they separate. Vakhitov rips a proper to the physique and BANG! An enormous proper hand stuns Masraf in his tracks. Vakhitov pours it on for the end!
Consequence: Artem Vakhitov def. Islem Masraf by way of TKO (punches) – Spherical 1, 4:23
Recap: DWCS 75 results: Artem Vakhitov earns UFC contract with help from ex-rival Alex Pereira
Photographs: Dana White’s Contender Series 75: Best photos
Information: Masraf (3-1), Vakhitov (3-1)
Division: Gentle heavyweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Mike Beltran
Chasen Blair vs. Kody Steele
Spherical 1 – Each examine the vary as they bounce across the cage. Blair appears for a head kick within the opening moments, nevertheless it’s blocked. Steele comes ahead with punches and appears for a takedown, however will get shucked away. The placing exchanges begin to warmth up as Blair lands a stiff left hand. Steele rips a tough kick to the physique and a proper hand not far behind it. Steele appears for a single leg, however can’t get it. Blair stings with a left now. Steele solutions with a strong proper a couple of moments later. Steele with a mix now. Blair sneaks in a counter shot earlier than circling. Steele retains coming ahead with large hooks. Blair connects with a pointy counter as Steele swings. Steele retains providing hooks and appears for a takedown. Blair retains issues standing. Steele goes for a head kick proper on the horn.
MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-9 for Steele.
Spherical 2 – Blair doubles up the jab and appears for a head kick. Steele comes ahead and blocks one other head kick. Blair lands a body-head combo. They change punches upstairs, and Steele provides one to the physique. Steele comes ahead once more, staying conscious of the counter. He rips one other punch to the physique as Blair circles away. Steele misses with a head kick and Blair fees ahead with a left hand. They’re buying and selling punches near the fence now. Each land clear. Blair circles to reset and Steele closes in to land extra punches. One other good combo for Steele. Ripping to the physique now’s Steele. Blair solutions, however Steele retains touchdown. An enormous left hand to the physique from Steele! Blair goes down! It’s a delayed response, however Steele swarms, and it’s over!
Consequence: Kody Steele def. Chasen Blair by way of TKO (punches) – Spherical 2, 4:07
Recap: DWCS 75 video: Kody Steele shuts down Chasen Blair with liver shot
Photographs: Dana White’s Contender Series 75: Best photos
Information: Blair (6-3), Steele (7-0)
Division: Light-weight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Blake Grice
Lucas Camacho vs. Mario Pinto
Spherical 1 – They get into placing vary and start feeling out one another with fast strikes. Camacho gives kicks and punches whereas Pinto retains his guard excessive, searching for a gap. BANG! There’s a pointy counter left hook! Camacho goes down and Pinto swarms! Massive follow-up punches to the pinnacle on the bottom and the referee stops it. What a end!
Consequence: Mario Pinto def. Lucas Camacho by way of knockout (punches) – Spherical 1, 1:43
Recap: DWCS 75 video: Mario Pinto floors, pounds out Lucas Camacho
Photographs: Dana White’s Contender Series 75: Best photos
Information: Camacho (6-1), Pinto (9-0)
Division: Heavyweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Mike Beltran
Vanilto Antunes vs. Islam Dulatov
Spherical 1 – Antunes opens up with a strong leg kick. Dulatov responds with a quick mixture. They reset, and Dulatov darts ahead, unloading punches. He’s simply throwing bombs at Antunes proper now! Not every little thing is touchdown, however the punches preserve coming! Antunes lastly will get a maintain of him to cease the storm. Dulatov exits the clinch, and steps proper again in with one other livid mixture. Antunes makes an attempt to reply, however Dulatov fees ahead with one other combo. Antunes begins to fireside again with massive strikes. Dulatov steps out of hazard, however steps again in with an enormous proper elbow! Antunes folds to the canvas! He’s out chilly!
Consequence: Islam Dulatov def. Vanilto Antunes by way of knockout (elbow) – Spherical 1, 2:44
Recap: DWCS 75: Islam Dulatov smokes Vanilto Antunes unconscious with standing elbow
Photographs: Dana White’s Contender Series 75: Best photos
Information: Antunes (16-7), Dulatov (11-1)
Division: Welterweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Blake Grice
Anthony Drilich vs. Sean Gauci
Spherical 1 – Gauci comes out to manage the middle of the cage, preserving his palms excessive and tight. Drilich circles on the surface and gives a couple of punches. Gauci shoots in however is definitely denied. Drilich fires off a quick combo as Gauci closes in. Drilich continues to circle and work behind a proper jab. One other takedown try from Gauci is shucked off. Extra fast punches from Drilich discover the mark as Gauci stalks ahead. Gauci will get in on a single leg, however is pushed away. Drilich retains the placing quantity excessive. One minute left. Gauci lastly lands significant offense with a pair of strong proper palms. He connects once more within the last change.
MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-9 for Drilich.
Spherical 2 – Drilich fires in a tough kick to the physique, adopted by fast punches as he circles on the surface. Gauci sits on a proper hand, discovering the goal upstairs. Extra punches supplied from Drilich. Gauci shoots in, finishing a takedown, however Drilich is true again as much as his toes. Drilich will get again to working behind his proper jab as his circles. Gauci lands a strong proper elbow. Drilich shoots in a second later, however is definitely stuffed. Gauci will get a double leg, however can’t preserve the struggle on the mat. He lands a pleasant strike on the exit. Drilich lands a pleasant inside kick to punches combo. Gauci lands a trio of arduous punches earlier than the horn.
MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-9 for Gauci.
Spherical 3 – Drilich comes out firing fast strikes from the surface. Gauci fees in with robust punches. A knee strike from Drilich seems to land low, however Gauci waves the ref away. Gauci stays on the heavy ahead strain, touchdown strong punches earlier than capturing for a takedown. It’s profitable, however Drilich will get up rapidly. Gauci lands a tough proper hook. The punching exchanges proceed at a excessive clip, with Drilich providing extra quantity, however Gauci extra energy. One other takedown menace from Gauci goes nowhere, however he lands an elbow on the exit. Drilich retains touching with punches. Gauci will get a takedown, this time preserving the struggle on the bottom in guard. Massive floor and pound from the highest for Gauci till the ultimate horn.
MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-9 for Gauci, giving him the struggle 29-28.
Consequence: Sean Gauci def. Anthony Drilich by way of unanimous resolution (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Photographs: Dana White’s Contender Series 75: Best photos
Information: Drilich (8-2), Gauci (10-1)
Division: Flyweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Mike Beltran
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