Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 6, Week 4 Full Fight Card, Date & Details
Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 6, Week 4
United States
Main Card • Final
Argentina
R1, 1:30
UFC Contract Winner
England
Brazil
R1, 0:25
UFC Contract Winner
Mexico
R3, 5:00
UFC Contract Winner
R3, 5:00
UFC Contract Winner
Azerbaijan
R3, 1:59
UFC Contract Winner
Afghanistan
Official Event Results
UFC Contract
UFC Contract
Official Contract Awards & Bonuses
Official UFC Promotional Contract Recipients
UFC Promotional Contracts: UFC CEO Dana White awarded contracts to all five victorious competitors on the card: Esteban Ribovics, Claudio Ribeiro, Jose Johnson, Hailey Cowan, and Nazim Sadykhov.
Performance Bonuses: In keeping with Dana White’s Contender Series operational standards, traditional $50,000 cash performance bonuses are not awarded; winners are rewarded directly with formal multi-fight promotional agreements with the UFC.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Contract Compensation
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $5,000 | — | — | $5,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $5,000 | — | — | $5,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $5,000 | — | — | $5,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $5,000 | — | — | $5,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $5,000 | — | — | $5,000 |
*Purses reflect standard Dana White’s Contender Series compensation benchmarks under Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) guidelines ($5,000 to show, with an additional $5,000 win bonus, or tiered $10,000/$10,000 structures). In addition to their official fight purses, all five winners (Esteban Ribovics, Claudio Ribeiro, Jose Johnson, Hailey Cowan, and Nazim Sadykhov) earned multi-fight promotional contracts with the UFC.
Historic DWCS Records Set
Promotional Records Established at Season 6, Week 4
Dana White awarded UFC promotional contracts to all five victorious fighters (Esteban Ribovics, Claudio Ribeiro, Jose Johnson, Hailey Cowan, and Nazim Sadykhov), achieving a flawless 5-for-5 sweep.
Claudio Ribeiro stopped Iván Valenzuela with a devastating left hook in just 25 seconds of Round 1, logging one of the fastest middleweight knockouts in Contender Series history.
Argentinian lightweight Esteban Ribovics preserved his perfect professional record, improving to 11-0-0 with a clinical 90-second knockout over Thomas Paull.
Nazim Sadykhov secured his sixth consecutive professional knockout with a thunderous right hand at 1:59 of Round 3, becoming the first Azerbaijani lightweight to earn a UFC deal via DWCS.
Claudio Ribeiro connected on 4 of 6 total strikes in just 25 seconds, landing clean power punches and leg kicks to earn his quick stoppage.
Jose Johnson earned a unanimous decision victory over Jack Cartwright despite being taken down 6 times and controlled for 8:23, by outstriking him 50 to 12 in significant strikes.
Jose Johnson dominated the stand-up exchanges against Jack Cartwright, landing 50 significant strikes while absorbing just 12 across 15 minutes of action.
Hailey Cowan and Claudia Leite battled through 15 grueling minutes combining for over 11 minutes of control time, culminating in a razor-thin split decision win for Cowan.
Both featured headlining contests concluded via rapid first-round knockouts: Claudio Ribeiro in 0:25 and Esteban Ribovics in 1:30.
Three of the four male bouts on the card concluded by knockout, driving the event’s high-octane offensive momentum.
Week 4 marked the second card of Season 6 (following Week 2) where Dana White offered UFC contracts to every winning fighter on the broadcast.
Nazim Sadykhov landed 45 significant head strikes on Ahmad Hassanzada, wearing down his opponent before landing the walk-off blow in the third round.
When and where did Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 6, Week 4 take place?
Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 6, Week 4 took place on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Who won the main event between Esteban Ribovics and Thomas Paull?
Esteban Ribovics defeated Thomas Paull via knockout (punches) at 1:30 of Round 1 to capture a UFC contract.
Which fighters were awarded UFC contracts at DWCS Season 6, Week 4?
All five winners earned contracts: Esteban Ribovics, Claudio Ribeiro, Jose Johnson, Hailey Cowan, and Nazim Sadykhov.
What was the quickest knockout of the event?
Claudio Ribeiro delivered the fastest finish of the evening, knocking out Iván Valenzuela with a left hook in just 25 seconds of Round 1.
How did Nazim Sadykhov win his fight against Ahmad Hassanzada?
Nazim Sadykhov scored a devastating walk-off knockout (punch) at 1:59 of Round 3 after a high-volume striking battle, earning a UFC contract.
Who won the bantamweight bout between Jose Johnson and Jack Cartwright?
Jose Johnson defeated former Cage Warriors champion Jack Cartwright via unanimous decision (30–27, 29–28, 29–28), outstriking Cartwright 50 to 12 in significant strikes.
How did Hailey Cowan defeat Claudia Leite?
Hailey Cowan secured a split decision victory (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) over Claudia Leite in a closely contested three-round grappling and clinch battle.
How many bouts were featured on this card?
The event featured 5 mixed martial arts bouts across four divisions: Lightweight (2 bouts), Middleweight (1 bout), Bantamweight (1 bout), and Women’s Bantamweight (1 bout).
What was the finishing rate at DWCS Season 6, Week 4?
The card concluded with a 60% finish rate, featuring three knockouts (Esteban Ribovics, Claudio Ribeiro, and Nazim Sadykhov) and two decisions (Jose Johnson and Hailey Cowan).
Where was DWCS Season 6, Week 4 broadcast?
The entire card streamed live exclusively on ESPN+ in the United States and on UFC Fight Pass in international territories.
Who called the fights for DWCS Season 6, Week 4?
The commentary team featured play-by-play lead Brendan Fitzgerald alongside color analysts Michael Bisping and Paul Felder.
Who were the Octagon announcer and post-fight interviewer?
Joe Martinez introduced the fighters inside the Octagon, while Laura Sanko conducted the post-fight interviews.
Did any fighters maintain an undefeated record at this event?
Yes. Esteban Ribovics advanced his pristine professional record to 11-0-0 with his first-round knockout victory.
Did any fighters suffer their first career defeat on this card?
Yes. Jack Cartwright suffered the first defeat of his professional MMA career (dropping to 10-1-0) against Jose Johnson.
What size cage was used for this event?
The event was held inside the 25-foot smaller Octagon enclosure at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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