Torrez Finney lastly earned his spot within the UFC.
On Tuesday night time, the eighth episode of season eight of Contender Collection passed off in Las Vegas on the UFC APEX, and after 5 fights, UFC CEO Dana White handed out contracts to all 5 winners.
Probably the most notable of the contracts was Finney who already received twice on Contender Collection earlier than Tuesday, together with a choice win earlier this season. After that win, White ripped Finner for his efficiency and informed him to return again. That turned out to be the motivation Finney wanted as he grew to become the primary fighter to ever win three ties on the present and at last made his method to the UFC.
Nurgozhay sleeps Szewczyk
In the primary occasion of the night, Diyar Nurgozhay moved to 10-0 in his profession, starching Bartosz Szewczyk with a head kick to earn his shot within the UFC.
One more fighter coming from the rising MMA superpower of Kazakhstan, Nurgozhay entered Contender Collection with massive hype and for awhile, it appeared like he won’t dwell as much as up. However after a managed first spherical the place Nurgozhay discovered his vary, within the second the 27-year-old fighter delivered a thunderous head kick that instantly floored Szewczyk and landed the undefeated fighter within the UFC.
Montes submits Calderon
Within the penultimate combat of the night, Alberto Montes scored his fourth submission in a row, locking up an anaconda choke on Carlos Calderon to earn his spot within the UFC.
Initially set to compete on Contender Collection years in the past, Montes lastly received his shot on Tuesday and he made probably the most of it, displaying off crisp counter-boxing towards the frenetic offense of Calderon. However it was Montes’s grappling which actually stood out as he repeatedly dove for D’Arce chokes, anacondas, and even a Peruvian necktie, earlier than finally discovering the anaconda choke towards a gassed Calderon, forcing a faucet.
Martinez outclasses Franklin
Within the third combat of the night, David Martinez received a really enjoyable combat towards Xavier Franklin to earn a unanimous determination and a UFC contract.
A former Combate champion, Martinez can be the brother of UFC fighter Melissa Martinez, and the undefeated fighter made a compelling case to hitch his sister within the promotion along with his spectacular kickboxing show. From the opening bell Martinez darted across the cage, chopping Franklin’s leg and touchdown combos along with his punches that busted Franklin up and led to Martinez profitable each single spherical.
Finney runs over Er-Ramy
Within the second bout of the night, Torrez Finney grew to become the primary fighter in Contender Collection historical past to report three wins as he demolished Abdellah Er-Ramy within the first spherical.
Earlier this season, Finney scored a lackluster win that drew criticism from Dana White. This time round, there have been no such points as Finney bulldozed proper via Er-Ramy, scoring a takedown and dominating him on the bottom with submission makes an attempt and punches earlier than shifting to the again mount and end the combat with a collection of huge photographs to the defenseless fighter. That end proved to be simply the ticket to lastly get Finney into the UFC as White effusively praised his efficiency afterward.
Smith cruises previous Savoie
Within the opening bout of the night, Jacobe Smithe delivered a dominant efficiency towards Christien Savoie, stopping the Canadian fighter with elbows within the second spherical to earn a UFC contract.
A former D-1 All-American wrestler out of Oklahoma State, Smith entered Contender Collection as one of many largest favorites this season and the standout wrestler delivered, taking Savoie down early and sometimes and pummeling him with elbows. Savoie fought on valiantly however was merely overmatched and within the second spherical, referee Mark Smith stopped the combat after repeated elbows.
Take a look at the DWCS week 8 outcomes beneath.
Diyar Nurgozhay def. Bartosz Szewczyk by way of knockout (head kick) — R2, 3:32
Alberto Montes def. Carlos Calderon by way of submission (anaconda choke) — R2, 2:38
David Martinez def. Xavier Franklin by way of unanimous determination (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Torrez Finney def. Abdellah Er-Ramy by way of TKO (punches) — R1, 4:10
Jacobe Smith def. Christien Savoie by way of TKO (elbows) — R2, 2:55
