Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 3, Week 7 Full Fight Card, Date & Details
Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 3, Week 7
United States
Main Card • Final
Venezuela
R2, 1:06
Italy
R3, 5:00
Brazil
R1, 2:29
R1, 1:46
Liberia
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
Official UFC Contract Awards
UFC Promotional Contract Recipients
UFC Contract Winners: Following the event, UFC President Dana White awarded official UFC promotional contracts to three fighters: Omar Morales, Herbert Burns, and André Muniz.
Decision Winners Pass: Despite winning their respective bouts on the scorecards, Lucrezia Ria and Dwight Joseph were not awarded contracts by the promotion.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | — | — | UFC Contract | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | UFC Contract | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | UFC Contract | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — |
*Purses for Dana White’s Contender Series competitors are established under private promotional developmental contracts and are not publicly released by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). Undisclosed figures are denoted by (—). Three athletes earned official UFC promotional contracts from Dana White at the conclusion of the event.
Historic Promotional Records Set
Promotional Records Established at DWCS Season 3, Week 7
Dana White awarded official UFC contracts to Omar Morales, Herbert Burns, and André Muniz following their impressive stoppage victories on the card.
Herbert Burns earned a UFC contract to join his older brother Gilbert Burns, making them one of the few active brother pairings to compete under the UFC banner simultaneously.
André Muniz needed only 106 seconds and three total strikes to force previously undefeated prospect Taylor Johnson to tap via rear-naked choke.
Omar Morales connected on 44 of 66 significant strikes (66.7% accuracy), landing 9 of 9 leg kicks before finishing Harvey Park at 1:06 of Round 2.
Herbert Burns executed a slick triangle-armbar submission in just 2:29 of Round 1, halting Darrick Minner’s four-fight winning streak.
The card featured two rapid first-round submission finishes (André Muniz at 1:46 and Herbert Burns at 2:29), highlighting Brazilian jiu-jitsu dominance.
Lucrezia Ria became the first Italian-born female fighter to win inside the Octagon on Dana White’s Contender Series, edging Marilia Santos by split decision.
Dwight Joseph became one of the first Liberian-born athletes to compete and secure a victory inside the UFC APEX under the DWCS banner.
Jay Perrin logged 5 minutes and 59 seconds of control time and 4 takedowns, yet dropped a unanimous decision to Dwight Joseph due to Joseph’s superior striking impact.
Venezuela’s Omar Morales preserved his flawless professional mixed martial arts record, advancing to 8-0 with his second-round stoppage of Harvey Park.
Week 7 marked the seventh Tuesday night event staged inside the newly unveiled UFC APEX facility in Las Vegas following its grand opening in June 2019.
The five-bout showcase featured fighters representing five different nations across four continents (Venezuela, the United States, Italy, Brazil, and Liberia).
When and where did Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 3, Week 7 take place?
Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 3, Week 7 (also referred to as DWCS 23) took place on Tuesday, August 6, 2019, at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Who won the main event between Omar Morales and Harvey Park?
Venezuela’s Omar Morales defeated Harvey Park via TKO (leg kicks and punches) at 1:06 of Round 2 to secure an official UFC contract.
Who earned UFC contracts on DWCS Season 3, Week 7?
UFC President Dana White awarded UFC contracts to three fighters: Omar Morales, Herbert Burns, and André Muniz.
How did Herbert Burns defeat Darrick Minner?
Herbert Burns pulled guard, trapped Minner in a triangle choke, and transitioned to an armbar to force a submission at 2:29 of Round 1.
How fast was André Muniz’s victory over Taylor Johnson?
Brazil’s André Muniz submitted undefeated prospect Taylor Johnson via rear-naked choke in just 1:46 of Round 1, earning his UFC contract on the spot.
What was the outcome of Lucrezia Ria vs. Marilia Santos?
Italy’s Lucrezia Ria edged Marilia Santos via split decision (29–28, 29–28, 27–30) in a three-round women’s flyweight matchup.
Who won the bantamweight fight between Dwight Joseph and Jay Perrin?
Dwight Joseph defeated future UFC bantamweight Jay Perrin via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) by landing the heavier, more damaging strikes.
What family milestone was reached with Herbert Burns’ contract win?
Herbert Burns joined his older brother, top UFC contender Gilbert Burns, on the active UFC roster, becoming one of the premier sibling pairs in promotional history.
How many fights finished inside the distance at DWCS Season 3, Week 7?
Three of the five fights finished inside the distance: Omar Morales via second-round TKO, Herbert Burns via first-round submission, and André Muniz via first-round submission.
What venue and cage size were used for this event?
The event took place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, inside the smaller 25-foot Octagon enclosure.
Where was DWCS Season 3, Week 7 broadcast?
The event was streamed live across the United States exclusively on ESPN+ and available internationally on UFC Fight Pass.
Who called the fights on the broadcast commentary team?
Play-by-play lead Brendan Fitzgerald called the fights alongside former middleweight champion Michael Bisping and lightweight contender Paul Felder, with Joe Martinez announcing.
Which fighters entered this event with undefeated records?
Omar Morales (7-0) and Taylor Johnson (5-0) entered undefeated. Morales preserved his unbeaten record to advance to 8-0, while Johnson suffered his first professional loss.
Did Darrick Minner eventually make it to the UFC despite this loss?
Yes. Despite losing to Herbert Burns, Darrick Minner went on to sign with the UFC six months later in February 2020 on short notice.
How many countries were represented by fighters on the card?
The 10 competitors represented five different nations: Venezuela, the United States, Italy, Brazil, and Liberia.
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