Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 4, Week 7 Full Fight Card, Date & Details
Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 4, Week 7
United States
Main Card • Final
R1, 2:19
Brazil
R3, 5:00
Tajikistan
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
Official UFC Contract Recipients
UFC Promotional Contracts Awarded by Dana White
Contract Awards: On Dana White’s Contender Series, standard post-fight performance bonuses ($50,000 FOTN/POTN) are not distributed. Instead, UFC President Dana White rewards standout competitors directly with official contracts to join the UFC roster.
Jordan Williams: Punched his ticket to the Octagon after scoring the lone stoppage of the evening with a vicious first-round knockout over Gregory Rodrigues.
Collin Anglin: Earned his UFC deal following a grueling 15-minute striking war and unanimous decision win over previously unbeaten prospect Muhammad Naimov.
Danyelle Wolf: Secured an Octagon contract in her professional MMA debut by outpointing seasoned Invicta veteran Taneisha Tennant across three rounds.
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 sanctioned and disclosed in accordance with the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). Standard Dana White’s Contender Series contract payouts compensate competitors $5,000 to show and a $5,000 win bonus. In addition to bout compensation, Jordan Williams, Collin Anglin, and Danyelle Wolf earned multi-fight promotional contracts with the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Historic Event Records & Milestones
Milestones Established at DWCS Season 4, Week 7
Jordan Williams became one of the few athletes in Contender Series history to punch a UFC ticket on his third attempt, having previously appeared on Season 2 and Season 3.
Jordan Williams’ blistering 1st-round knockout of Gregory Rodrigues (2:19) stood as the solitary stoppage across the entire 5-bout card.
Dana White awarded three official UFC contracts at the close of the evening, signing Jordan Williams, Collin Anglin, and Danyelle Wolf.
Danyelle Wolf became one of the rarest athletes ever signed directly to the UFC in her professional MMA debut after 12 years in amateur boxing.
Three-time USA National Boxing Champion Danyelle Wolf outpointed Invicta standout Taneisha Tennant to punch her ticket to the big stage.
Collin Anglin handed Tajikistan phenom Muhammad Naimov his first career professional defeat, halting his spotless 5-0 start in an absolute classic.
Collin Anglin and Muhammad Naimov unleashed 345 combined total strikes over three furious rounds in one of Season 4’s most competitive bouts.
Michael Lombardo posted an astounding 12:57 of ground control time across 15 minutes in his commanding performance against Korey Kuppe.
The event was staged in the 25-foot Octagon inside the UFC APEX in Las Vegas under strict COVID-19 safety protocols with zero public spectators.
Despite suffering a knockout loss in the headliner, Gregory Rodrigues would capture the LFA belt shortly after and develop into an elite UFC middleweight contender.
Four of the five bouts on the card went the full 15-minute distance, with all four resolved via decisive unanimous decisions from the judges.
The card served as the seventh consecutive weekly showcase of Season 4 delivered live and exclusively worldwide via ESPN+.
When and where did Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 4, Week 7 take place?
Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 4, Week 7 took place on Tuesday, September 15, 2020, inside the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Who won the main event at DWCS Season 4, Week 7?
Jordan Williams defeated Gregory Rodrigues via KO (punches) at 2:19 of Round 1 in their middleweight headliner.
Which fighters were awarded UFC contracts at DWCS Season 4, Week 7?
UFC President Dana White awarded UFC contracts to three competitors: Jordan Williams, Collin Anglin, and Danyelle Wolf.
How many times did Jordan Williams fight on the Contender Series before getting signed?
This was Jordan Williams’ third appearance on the series. He previously fought on Season 2 (2018) and Season 3 (2019) before sealing his deal on Season 4.
Did Gregory Rodrigues ever make it into the UFC after this loss?
Yes. Following this bout, Gregory “RoboCop” Rodrigues captured the LFA Middleweight Championship and was signed to the UFC in 2021, establishing himself as a top middleweight contender.
Who won the co-main event between Collin Anglin and Muhammad Naimov?
Collin Anglin defeated Muhammad Naimov via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–27, 29–27) in a high-paced featherweight showdown.
Did Muhammad Naimov eventually fight in the UFC?
Yes. After rebounding on the regional circuit, Muhammad Naimov made his UFC debut in June 2023 with a second-round knockout of Jamie Mullarkey.
What was unique about Danyelle Wolf’s fight at DWCS Season 4, Week 7?
Danyelle Wolf was making her professional MMA debut directly on the Contender Series, transitioning after winning three USA National Boxing Championships.
How did Michael Lombardo defeat Korey Kuppe?
Michael Lombardo controlled the wrestling and ground action, earning a unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) with nearly 13 minutes of control time.
What was the result of Kyle Driscoll vs. Dinis Paiva?
Kyle Driscoll defeated Dinis Paiva via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) in the featherweight card opener.
How many fights took place on this card?
The event featured 5 mixed martial arts bouts across the middleweight, featherweight, and welterweight divisions.
Why was the attendance 0 for DWCS Season 4, Week 7?
Due to safety guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was held behind closed doors inside the UFC APEX with no public spectators permitted.
Where was Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 4, Week 7 broadcast?
The event streamed live and exclusively on ESPN+ in the United States, beginning at 8:00 PM EDT.
Who called the fights for DWCS Season 4, Week 7?
Play-by-play announcer Dan Hellie was joined by analysts Paul Felder and Michael Bisping, with Joe Martinez serving as the Octagon announcer and Laura Sanko conducting post-fight interviews.
How many fights ended in a finish at DWCS Season 4, Week 7?
Only 1 of the 5 bouts ended inside the distance, with Jordan Williams scoring a first-round knockout over Gregory Rodrigues.
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