Dana White’s Contender Series: Brazil 2 Full Fight Card, Date & Details
Dana White’s Contender Series: Brazil 2
United States
Main Card • Final
Brazil
R1, 1:52
R1, 3:03
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
Official UFC Contract Recipients
UFC Contracts Awarded by Dana White
Contract Awards: On Dana White’s Contender Series Brazil, post-fight bonuses ($50,000 awards) were not issued. Instead, UFC President Dana White presented official contracts joining the Ultimate Fighting Championship roster to standout performers.
Taila Santos: Earned an Octagon deal after landing 91 significant strikes and outclassing Estefani Almeida in a 30-27 unanimous decision shutout.
Johnny Walker: Impressed Dana White with an electric striking display and three submission attempts, earning a dominant 30-26 unanimous decision over former UFC veteran Henrique da Silva.
Marina Rodriguez: Secured a promotional contract by decimating Maria Oliveira with heavy punches for a first-round TKO stoppage.
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 filed under Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) guidelines. Standard Contender Series contracts compensated participating athletes $5,000 to show and a $5,000 win bonus. In addition to their bout purses, Taila Santos, Johnny Walker, and Marina Rodriguez were awarded multi-fight promotional contracts with the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Historic Event Records & Milestones
Milestones Established at DWCS Brazil: Episode 2
Dana White’s Contender Series Brazil marked the very first international spin-off season produced by Zuffa, tailored specifically to identify Brazilian elite talent.
Future UFC flyweight title challenger Taila Santos put on a striking clinic to earn an official UFC contract, launching her run to the division’s elite.
Johnny Walker landed 81 significant strikes and 114 total strikes across three rounds to dominate former UFC fighter Henrique da Silva and capture his UFC deal.
Marina Rodriguez kept her unblemished professional MMA record intact with a vicious first-round TKO of Maria Oliveira at 3:03 of Round 1.
Taila Santos landed 32 of 33 leg kick attempts against Estefani Almeida, recording one of the highest leg kick accuracy rates in DWCS history.
TUF Brazil 3 runner-up Márcio Alexandre Jr. secured the quickest stoppage on the card by locking up a guillotine choke against Leonardo Silva in under two minutes.
Future ranked middleweight André Muniz overwhelmed Bruno Assis on the canvas, landing 167 total strikes on his way to a lopsided 30-26, 30-27, 30-27 unanimous decision.
UFC President Dana White awarded UFC contracts to three athletes on the episode: Taila Santos, Johnny Walker, and Marina Rodriguez.
All ten competitors featured across the five fights represented Brazil, setting a distinct landmark for events hosted at the UFC Training Center in Las Vegas.
Episode 2 aired across major Brazilian networks Combate, SporTV, and TV Globo, marking one of the widest television reaches for any Contender Series episode.
TUF Brazil 3 finalist Márcio Alexandre Jr. returned to the Zuffa cage to headline the event after previously fighting for the TUF championship in 2014.
Despite not earning a contract on this episode, André Muniz would return in DWCS Season 3 in 2019 to earn his contract and embark on a top-10 middleweight run.
When and where was Dana White’s Contender Series: Brazil 2 held?
Dana White’s Contender Series: Brazil 2 was recorded on Saturday, August 11, 2018, at the UFC Training Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, and subsequently broadcast on August 31, 2018.
Who won the main event at Dana White’s Contender Series: Brazil 2?
Marcio Alexandre Jr. defeated Leonardo Silva De Oliveira via submission (guillotine choke) at 1:52 of Round 1 in the middleweight main event.
Which fighters earned UFC contracts at DWCS Brazil 2?
Three fighters were awarded UFC promotional contracts by Dana White: Taila Santos, Johnny Walker, and Marina Rodriguez.
How did Johnny Walker perform against Henrique da Silva?
Johnny Walker dominated former UFC light heavyweight Henrique da Silva over three rounds, landing 81 significant strikes and attempting three submissions to secure a unanimous decision (30–26, 30–27, 30–27) and a UFC contract.
How did Marina Rodriguez earn her UFC contract?
Marina Rodriguez dismantled Maria Oliveira with precision striking, earning a TKO (punches / retirement) at 3:03 of Round 1 to secure her UFC deal.
What was Taila Santos’ performance against Estefani Almeida?
Taila Santos landed 91 significant strikes—including 32 leg kicks—to earn a clean sweep on the judges’ scorecards (30–27, 30–27, 30–27), launching her path to a future UFC title fight.
Did André Muniz earn a UFC contract on this card?
No. Despite winning a dominant 30-26 unanimous decision over Bruno Assis, Muniz was not offered a contract that night. However, he returned to DWCS in 2019, won again, and earned his official UFC contract.
Where was Dana White’s Contender Series: Brazil 2 broadcast?
In Brazil, the event was televised across Combate, SporTV, and TV Globo, while international audiences streamed the card live on UFC Fight Pass.
Who were the commentators and announcer for DWCS Brazil 2?
The Brazilian commentary team was led by Rhoodes Lima and Luciano Andrade for Combate, with Dan Hellie and Paul Felder calling the action on UFC Fight Pass. Joe Martinez served as the cage announcer and Laura Sanko conducted post-fight interviews.
How many fights were on the DWCS Brazil 2 fight card?
The event featured 5 mixed martial arts bouts across the middleweight, light heavyweight, women’s strawweight, and women’s flyweight divisions.
What was the fastest finish at DWCS Brazil 2?
Marcio Alexandre Jr. recorded the quickest stoppage of the night, submitting Leonardo Silva with a guillotine choke in just 1 minute and 52 seconds of Round 1.
Were there any fans in attendance at DWCS Brazil 2?
No. Dana White’s Contender Series events were filmed as closed-studio productions inside the UFC Training Center with no general ticket-buying audience present.
Did Maria Oliveira eventually make it to the UFC?
Yes. Despite losing to Marina Rodriguez at DWCS Brazil 2, Maria Oliveira fought back through the regional circuit and signed with the UFC in 2021.
What made Johnny Walker’s win stand out on this episode?
Walker showcased versatility, mixing spinning attacks, knee strikes, and a takedown along with three submission attempts to win a lopsided 30-26 unanimous decision.
Why was the Contender Series Brazil series significant?
DWCS Brazil was the first regional international edition of Dana White’s Contender Series, establishing a pathway that introduced future contenders like Johnny Walker, Taila Santos, Marina Rodriguez, and André Muniz directly to the world stage.
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