Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 9, Week 7 Full Fight Card, Date & Details
Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 9, Week 7
United States
Main Card • Final
Lithuania
R1, 1:06
Croatia
Kyrgyzstan
R1, 1:37
Mexico
Brazil
R3, 5:00
Argentina
Colombia
R1, 2:32
R1, 3:46
Official Event Results
Official UFC Contract Awards
UFC Promotional Contract Recipients
UFC Contract Awards: UFC CEO Dana White awarded an unprecedented six UFC contracts on Week 7. In addition to all five bout winners (Mantas Kondratavičius, Murtazali Magomedov, Jeisla Chaves, Javier Reyes, and Rafael Tobias), Dana White also awarded an official contract to Sofia Montenegro following her heroic, fan-favorite 15-minute split decision war against Jeisla Chaves.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Disclosed Payouts
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $5,000 | $5,000 | — | $10,000 | |
| WIN | $5,000 | $5,000 | — | $10,000 | |
| WIN | $5,000 | $5,000 | — | $10,000 | |
| WIN | $5,000 | $5,000 | — | $10,000 | |
| WIN | $5,000 | $5,000 | — | $10,000 | |
| LOSS | $5,000 | — | — | $5,000 | |
| LOSS | $5,000 | — | — | $5,000 | |
| LOSS | $5,000 | — | — | $5,000 | |
| LOSS | $5,000 | — | — | $5,000 | |
| LOSS | $5,000 | — | — | $5,000 |
*Disclosed figures reflect the standard Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) baseline payout structure for Dana White’s Contender Series bouts ($5,000 show / $5,000 win). Traditional post-fight performance bonuses ($50,000) are not distributed on DWCS cards; six fighters earned official UFC promotional contracts, including Sofia Montenegro despite her split decision loss.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 9, Week 7
Dana White awarded an unprecedented six promotional contracts in one night, surpassing the standard maximum of five contracts for a five-bout Contender Series event.
Argentina’s Sofia Montenegro became one of the rarest athletes in Contender Series history to receive an immediate UFC contract despite dropping a split decision.
Four of the five bouts were stopped inside Round 1: Kondratavičius at 1:06, Magomedov at 1:37, Reyes at 2:32, and Tobias at 3:46, equaling a blistering 80% early finish rate.
Lithuanian middleweight Mantas Kondratavičius landed a massive overhand right to flatten previously unbeaten regional champion Djani Barbir in just 66 seconds.
Kyrgyzstan’s Murtazali Magomedov maintained his flawless 100% professional finishing record, securing his 11th stoppage in 11 career bouts with a 97-second TKO.
Jeisla Chaves and Sofia Montenegro threw a combined 373 total strikes and landed 149 significant strikes across 15 grueling, blood-soaked minutes.
All three top card matchups were won by betting underdogs: Mantas Kondratavičius (+114), Murtazali Magomedov (+120), and Jeisla Chaves (+165).
Veteran featherweight Javier Reyes showcased Colombia’s rising MMA talent, landing clinical standing knees to finish Justice Torres at 2:32 of Round 1.
Chute Boxe standout Rafael Tobias secured the only submission finish of the night, grounding Jair de Oliveira and locking in a rear-naked choke at 3:46 of Round 1.
Three previously undefeated regional standouts suffered their first professional losses on the same card: Djani Barbir (7-1), Brahyam Zurcher (9-1), and Jair de Oliveira (6-1).
The five-bout fight card featured international fighters from eight sovereign nations: Lithuania, Croatia, Kyrgyzstan, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and the United States.
Both winning fighters who attempted takedowns (Kondratavičius 1/1 and Tobias 1/1) converted at a perfect 100% clip before transitioning directly into fight-ending sequences.
When and where did Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 9, Week 7 take place?
Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 9, Week 7 took place on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at the Meta APEX (UFC Apex) in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Who won the main event between Mantas Kondratavičius and Djani Barbir?
Lithuania’s Mantas Kondratavičius defeated Djani Barbir via TKO (punches) at 1:06 of Round 1, dropping the Croatian standout with an overhand right to claim the victory.
Which fighters were awarded UFC contracts by Dana White?
Dana White awarded an event-record six UFC contracts: Mantas Kondratavičius, Murtazali Magomedov, Jeisla Chaves, Sofia Montenegro (losing fighter), Javier Reyes, and Rafael Tobias.
Why did Sofia Montenegro receive a UFC contract despite losing?
Sofia Montenegro delivered a sensational, blood-soaked 15-minute battle against Jeisla Chaves, scoring a knockdown and controlling over six minutes of the fight in a razor-thin split decision loss that thoroughly convinced Dana White to sign her on the spot.
How did Murtazali Magomedov defeat Brahyam Zurcher?
Kyrgyzstan prospect Murtazali Magomedov staggered PFL veteran Brahyam Zurcher with a stiff jab and follow-up left hook, winning via TKO (punches) at 1:37 of Round 1.
What was the fastest stoppage on the card?
The fastest finish was achieved by Mantas Kondratavičius in the main event, finishing Djani Barbir in just 1 minute and 6 seconds of the opening round.
How many fights finished in the first round?
Four out of the five bouts (80% of the entire card) concluded inside the first round via KO/TKO or submission.
Who secured the only submission finish at DWCS Season 9, Week 7?
Brazil’s Rafael Tobias secured the lone submission, finishing fellow countryman Jair de Oliveira with a rear-naked choke at 3:46 of Round 1.
How did Javier Reyes win his featherweight bout?
Colombia’s Javier Reyes landed a devastating series of knees to the body and head alongside sharp punches to stop Justice Torres via TKO at 2:32 of Round 1.
Who called the action from the broadcast desk?
The commentary booth featured play-by-play announcer Dan Hellie, UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier, and head coach Din Thomas, with Joe Martinez introducing the fighters.
Where was Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 9, Week 7 televised?
The event streamed live domestically in the United States on ESPN+ and internationally on Paramount+ and UFC Fight Pass.
What is Murtazali Magomedov’s mixed martial arts record after this event?
Magomedov improved his perfect professional MMA record to 11 wins and 0 losses, remarkably finishing all 11 opponents inside the distance.
What was the official bout sequence for Week 7?
The event featured: 1. Rafael Tobias vs. Jair de Oliveira, 2. Javier Reyes vs. Justice Torres, 3. Jeisla Chaves vs. Sofia Montenegro, 4. Murtazali Magomedov vs. Brahyam Zurcher, and 5. Mantas Kondratavičius vs. Djani Barbir.
Were standard $50,000 performance bonuses awarded?
No. Dana White’s Contender Series does not distribute standard UFC performance bonuses; fighters compete for UFC multi-fight contracts.
What is the chronological number of this Contender Series episode?
This event is officially recorded as Dana White’s Contender Series 83 (Season 9, Episode 7) since the series debuted in 2017.
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