Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 1, Week 2 Full Fight Card, Date & Details
Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 1, Week 2
United States
Main Card • Final
R1, 3:10
R1, 4:14
UFC Contract Awarded
R2, 1:35
Serbia
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
Official UFC Contract Awards
Dana White’s Contender Series Contract Recipient
UFC Contract Award: Traditional post-fight cash performance bonuses are not issued on Contender Series events. Instead, competitors fight for the chance to earn an official multi-fight contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Sole Contract Winner: UFC President Dana White awarded only one contract on Week 2, offering a spot on the UFC roster to 22-year-old bantamweight phenom Sean O’Malley following his viral first-round walk-off knockout of Alfred Khashakyan.
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 reflect standard Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) contracts for Dana White’s Contender Series Season 1 ($5,000 show / $5,000 win). Traditional post-fight cash performance bonuses were not awarded; winners competed for official UFC multi-fight contracts.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 1, Week 2
Sean O’Malley produced the most famous walk-off knockout in DWCS history, sleeping Alfred Khashakyan at 4:14 of Round 1 and introducing his star power to the global MMA audience.
Rap icon Snoop Dogg provided viral alternate commentary on UFC Fight Pass’s “SnoopCast”, chanting his legendary catchphrase “Welcome to the UFC, Sean O’Malley!”.
Dana White awarded only a single UFC contract across the entire five-fight card, exclusively signing Sean O’Malley to the world’s premier MMA promotion.
Week 2 featured two future major world champions in action on the same night: Sean O’Malley (UFC Bantamweight Champion) and Thanh Le (ONE Featherweight World Champion).
Taekwondo master Thanh Le delivered a picture-perfect switch head kick and punch combination to finish Lazar Stojadinovic at 1:35 of Round 2.
Dan Spohn survived an early knockdown and a foul-related point deduction against Angel DeAnda to secure an arm-triangle choke submission at 3:10 of Round 1.
Angel DeAnda was docked one point in the first round for intentional strikes to the back of the head, representing one of the earliest official point deductions in DWCS history.
Sidney Outlaw neutralized knockout artist Michael Cora across 15 minutes, landing 3 takedowns and threatening 3 submission attempts to earn a lopsided 29-27 decision.
Future two-division LFA champion Casey Kenney connected on 59 significant strikes and secured 3 takedowns to sweep Cee Jay Hamilton 30-27 across all judges’ scorecards.
Three of the five bouts on the card concluded via emphatic stoppage (two knockouts and one submission), showcasing the high finishing rate of Season 1.
Both Dan Spohn (3:10) and Sean O’Malley (4:14) secured highlight-reel finishes before the first round ended inside the intimate UFC Training Center studio.
Week 2 further validated Dana White’s new developmental platform, producing top-tier promotional stars in front of an exclusive VIP studio audience in Las Vegas.
When and where did Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 1, Week 2 take place?
Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 1, Week 2 took place on Tuesday, July 18, 2017, at the UFC Training Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Who won the main event between Dan Spohn and Angel DeAnda?
Dan Spohn defeated Angel DeAnda via submission (arm-triangle choke) at 3:10 of Round 1 in their light heavyweight main event clash.
Which fighter earned an official UFC contract at this event?
Sean O’Malley was the sole competitor awarded an official UFC contract by Dana White after his highlight-reel knockout win over Alfred Khashakyan.
How did Sean O’Malley defeat Alfred Khashakyan?
Sean O’Malley connected with a devastating right hand that knocked out Alfred Khashakyan cold at 4:14 of Round 1, delivering an instant walk-off finish.
Why is this event considered the birth of the “Sugar Show”?
This event introduced Sean O’Malley to global MMA fans, as his colorful personality, pinpoint striking, and viral walk-off knockout caused Dana White to jump out of his seat and offer him a contract on the spot.
How did Thanh Le defeat Lazar Stojadinovic?
Thanh Le finished Lazar Stojadinovic with a sensational head kick and follow-up punches at 1:35 of Round 2.
Did Thanh Le receive a UFC contract despite his highlight knockout?
No. Dana White chose only to sign Sean O’Malley on this episode. Thanh Le went on to sign with ONE Championship, where he captured the ONE Featherweight World Championship.
Who won the welterweight fight between Sidney Outlaw and Michael Cora?
Sidney Outlaw dominated Michael Cora on the canvas to earn a unanimous decision victory (29–27, 29–27, 29–28).
Who won the flyweight bout between Casey Kenney and Cee Jay Hamilton?
Casey Kenney defeated Cee Jay Hamilton via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27), out-striking Hamilton across all three rounds.
Why was Angel DeAnda deducted a point in the main event?
Referee “Big” John McCarthy deducted a point from Angel DeAnda in Round 1 after multiple strikes landed to the back of Dan Spohn’s head.
What was the SnoopCast commentary team for this event?
In addition to the standard commentary by Dan Hellie and Paul Felder, UFC Fight Pass offered an alternate audio feed featuring rap legend Snoop Dogg alongside UFC Hall of Famer Urijah Faber.
Where was Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 1, Week 2 broadcast?
The event streamed live and exclusively around the world on UFC Fight Pass.
What was the attendance and live gate for Week 2?
The event took place in front of an invite-only studio audience of fighters, family, and team members with no public ticket sales and a $0 live gate.
What were the fighter payouts for Season 1 Contender Series bouts?
Under the standard Nevada athletic commission contract, participants earned $5,000 to show and $5,000 to win, netting winners $10,000.
Which future world champions competed on this specific card?
Two future world champions fought on this card: Sean O’Malley (who became UFC Bantamweight Champion) and Thanh Le (who became ONE Featherweight World Champion).
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