Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 7, Week 4 Full Fight Card, Date & Details
Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 7, Week 4
United States
Main Card • Final
Brazil
R2, 1:14
R3, 5:00
Netherlands
R3, 5:00
Canada
R2, 1:08
Belgium
France
Official Event Results
Official UFC Contract Awards
UFC Promotional Contracts Awarded
Contract Awards: UFC CEO Dana White awarded official UFC contracts to three competitors: welterweight headliner Carlos Prates, heavyweight wrestler Thomas Petersen, and Belgian lightweight Bolaji Oki.
Performance Bonuses: In accordance with Contender Series format, traditional post-fight performance cash bonuses (Fight of the Night / Performance of the Night) were not awarded.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $5,000 | $5,000 | — | $10,000 | |
| LOSS | $5,000 | — | — | $5,000 | |
| WIN | $5,000 | $5,000 | — | $10,000 | |
| LOSS | $5,000 | — | — | $5,000 | |
| WIN | $5,000 | $5,000 | — | $10,000 | |
| LOSS | $5,000 | — | — | $5,000 | |
| WIN | $5,000 | $5,000 | — | $10,000 | |
| LOSS | $5,000 | — | — | $5,000 | |
| WIN | $5,000 | $5,000 | — | $10,000 | |
| LOSS | $5,000 | — | — | $5,000 |
*Purses represent standard Dana White’s Contender Series contractual payouts ($5,000 show / $5,000 win). Carlos Prates, Thomas Petersen, and Bolaji Oki were awarded official multi-fight UFC promotional contracts by Dana White.
Historic Contender Series Milestones
Promotional Records Established at DWCS Season 7, Week 4
Carlos Prates secured his UFC contract with an emphatic second-round walk-off punch knockout of Mitch Ramirez, initiating a rise that saw him become one of the premier welterweight finishers in the world.
Heavyweight Thomas Petersen picked up the first submission victory of his professional MMA career, tapping Chandler Cole via keylock at 1:08 of Round 2 to punch his ticket to the UFC roster.
Belgian lightweight Bolaji Oki recorded the fastest stoppage of the evening, dismantling decorated kickboxing champion Dylan Salvador via body and head punches in just 2:46 of Round 1.
UFC CEO Dana White awarded official UFC promotional contracts to three victorious fighters on the night: Carlos Prates, Thomas Petersen, and Bolaji Oki.
Chute Boxe product Marco Tulio extended his professional winning streak to six consecutive fights by outgrappling former Glory title contender Yousri Belgaroui across three grueling rounds.
Las Vegas native Timmy Cuamba rallied as a betting underdog, landing 43 significant strikes to take a clean sweep unanimous decision over Canadian featherweight champion Mateo Vogel.
Former NCAA Division II national wrestling champion Thomas Petersen went 3-for-3 on takedown attempts with 4:36 of ground control before securing the americana finish.
Carlos Prates showcased masterclass Muay Thai accuracy, landing 100% of his strikes to the body (8/8) and 80% to the legs (4/5) against the previously undefeated Mitch Ramirez.
The card featured three high-level striking transitions into MMA: Carlos Prates (over 100 Muay Thai bouts), Yousri Belgaroui (Glory middleweight finalist), and Dylan Salvador (Glory featherweight champion).
Season 7, Week 4 delivered three stoppage finishes across five scheduled bouts (60% finish rate), with two knockouts and one submission.
Marco Tulio compiled 6 minutes and 18 seconds of control time against Yousri Belgaroui, the highest control total recorded on the five-fight lineup.
Despite falling short on the scorecards, Mateo Vogel connected with 30 leg kicks against Timmy Cuamba, one of the highest leg strike totals recorded in a three-round DWCS featherweight contest.
When and where did Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 7, Week 4 take place?
Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 7, Week 4 took place on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at the UFC Apex in Enterprise, Nevada (Las Vegas Valley).
Who won the main event between Carlos Prates and Mitch Ramirez?
Carlos Prates defeated Mitch Ramirez via TKO (punch) at 1:14 of Round 2, landing a devastating walk-off left hand that immediately secured him a UFC contract.
Which fighters earned UFC contracts on this episode?
UFC CEO Dana White awarded official UFC contracts to three fighters: Carlos Prates, Thomas Petersen, and Bolaji Oki.
What happened in the co-main event between Marco Tulio and Yousri Belgaroui?
Brazil’s Marco Tulio utilized takedowns and over 6 minutes of top control to defeat kickboxing champion Yousri Belgaroui via unanimous decision (30–27, 29–28, 29–28).
How did Thomas Petersen finish Chandler Cole?
Heavyweight Thomas Petersen dominated the grappling exchanges before locking in an americana / keylock submission at 1:08 of Round 2, recording the first submission victory of his professional career.
How fast was Bolaji Oki’s stoppage of Dylan Salvador?
Belgium’s Bolaji Oki stopped former Glory champion Dylan Salvador via TKO (punches) at 2:46 of Round 1, delivering the quickest finish of the event.
Who won the featherweight bout between Timmy Cuamba and Mateo Vogel?
Las Vegas prospect Timmy Cuamba defeated Canada’s Mateo Vogel via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) in a high-paced, competitive bout.
Why didn’t Marco Tulio or Timmy Cuamba get signed on this episode?
Dana White praised both competitors but felt both fighters needed one more performance before entering the UFC roster. Tulio later returned to Contender Series Season 8 to earn his contract.
Were there post-fight cash bonuses awarded on this card?
No. Dana White’s Contender Series does not award standard Fight of the Night or Performance of the Night cash bonuses; fighters compete primarily to earn official UFC contracts.
How did this win impact Carlos Prates’ UFC career?
This knockout victory launched Carlos Prates into the UFC, where he would go on an explosive four-fight knockout streak in 2024, including headlining UFC Vegas 100.
What world-class kickboxers competed on this event?
The card featured prominent kickboxers transitioning into MMA, including former Glory title challenger Yousri Belgaroui and former Glory featherweight champion Dylan Salvador, alongside veteran Muay Thai specialist Carlos Prates.
Who were the biggest favorites and underdogs on the card?
Heavyweight Thomas Petersen (-425) was the heaviest betting favorite, while Bolaji Oki (+154) and Timmy Cuamba (+145) scored noticeable betting upsets as underdogs.
Who called the fights and announced the bouts on this episode?
The event telecast featured play-by-play announcer Dan Hellie alongside color analysts Paul Felder and Laura Sanko, with Joe Martinez announcing inside the Octagon.
What was the finishing rate at DWCS Season 7, Week 4?
The event produced a 60% stoppage rate, with three of the five bouts ending inside the distance (two knockouts and one submission).
Where can fans watch the full event replay?
Full event replays and individual fight highlights are available on ESPN+ in the United States and on UFC Fight Pass internationally.
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