Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 1, Week 6 Full Fight Card, Date & Details
Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 1, Week 6
United States
Main Card • Final
R2, 2:03
R2, 1:15
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R3, 4:43
Official Event Results
Official UFC Contract Awards
Official UFC Contract Recipients
Official Contract Awards: UFC President Dana White awarded official UFC promotional contracts to middleweight Charles Byrd and featherweight Grant Dawson following their second-round rear-naked choke victories.
Historic Repeat Audition: Charles Byrd earned his UFC contract on his second Contender Series appearance of the season after previously winning on Week 1 without securing an immediate deal.
Bonus Award Policy: Traditional post-fight cash bonuses (Fight of the Night / Performance of the Night) are not issued for Dana White’s Contender Series cards.
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) disclosed developmental bout payout rates for Dana White’s Contender Series ($5,000 show / $5,000 win). Charles Byrd and Grant Dawson earned official multi-fight UFC promotional contracts from Dana White.
Historic Promotional Records Set
Promotional Records Established at DWCS Season 1, Week 6
Charles Byrd became the first fighter in Contender Series history to fight and win twice in a single season (Week 1 and Week 6), earning his UFC contract on his second outing.
Future top-ranked UFC lightweight contender Grant Dawson punched his promotional ticket with an overwhelming second-round rear-naked choke over Adrian Diaz.
Three of the five fights on the card concluded by tapout (Byrd, Dawson, and Colleen Miller), setting a season benchmark for submission rate in a single evening.
Jamie Colleen Miller survived 125 total strikes from Tiffany Masters to lock in a stunning armbar submission with just 17 seconds remaining in the third round.
Light heavyweight Cameron Olson connected on 25 of 26 attempted leg kicks (96.1% precision) across three rounds to sweep the scorecards against Karl Reed.
Both contract winners (Charles Byrd and Grant Dawson) earned their UFC promotional agreements via second-round rear-naked choke submissions.
Jaime Alvarez and Martin Day engaged in a fast-paced flyweight war, combining for 370 total strikes and 260 significant strike attempts over 15 minutes.
Charles Byrd converted 2 of 2 takedowns and defended against Buddy Wallace’s wrestling before sinking in the fight-ending choke in the main event.
The card featured the unique UFC Fight Pass alternate broadcast stream featuring rapper Snoop Dogg alongside UFC Hall of Famer Urijah Faber.
The event took place inside the intimate UFC Training Center studio enclosure prior to the construction of the UFC APEX production facility.
Grant Dawson unloaded 110 total strikes in under seven minutes of cage time against Adrian Diaz before securing the tapout victory.
Dana White awarded two contracts from the five-bout showcase, continuing the successful talent-acquisition model of the Contender Series’ debut summer.
When and where did Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 1, Week 6 take place?
Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 1, Week 6 took place on Tuesday, August 15, 2017, at the UFC Training Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Who won the main event at DWCS Season 1, Week 6?
Charles Byrd defeated Buddy Wallace via submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:03 of Round 2 in their featured middleweight main event.
Which fighters earned UFC contracts at DWCS Season 1, Week 6?
UFC President Dana White awarded UFC contracts to two victorious fighters: Charles Byrd and Grant Dawson.
How did Charles Byrd make Contender Series history on this card?
Charles Byrd became the first fighter in DWCS history to win twice in the same season. After submitting Jamie Pickett on Week 1 without receiving a contract, Byrd returned on Week 6, submitted Buddy Wallace, and secured his official UFC deal.
How did Grant Dawson earn his UFC contract?
Grant Dawson delivered a dominant grappling display, landing 110 total strikes before submitting Adrian Diaz via rear-naked choke at 1:15 of Round 2.
What happened in the fight between Jamie Colleen Miller and Tiffany Masters?
After being controlled for much of the bout, Jamie Colleen Miller pulled off a sensational comeback submission, catching Tiffany Masters in an armbar at 4:43 of Round 3.
Who won the light heavyweight bout between Cameron Olson and Karl Reed?
Cameron Olson defeated Karl Reed via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28), relying on heavy leg kicks and three completed takedowns.
How did Jaime Alvarez defeat Martin Day?
Jaime Alvarez outworked Martin Day in an active flyweight bout, earning a unanimous decision (28–27, 29–28, 29–27).
Where was Season 1 of Dana White’s Contender Series held?
The inaugural 2017 season of DWCS was held inside the UFC Training Center (TUF Gym) in Las Vegas, Nevada, in a closed-studio setting prior to the opening of the UFC APEX.
Who were the commentators for DWCS Season 1, Week 6?
The primary broadcast team featured Dan Hellie and UFC lightweight contender Paul Felder, alongside the alternate “Snoopcast” feed called by Snoop Dogg and Urijah Faber. Joe Martinez served as cage announcer and Laura Sanko conducted interviews.
How was Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 1, Week 6 broadcast?
The event streamed live exclusively on UFC Fight Pass worldwide.
How many fights ended in a finish at DWCS Season 1, Week 6?
Three of the five fights (60%) finished inside the distance, all ending by submission (Byrd, Dawson, and Colleen Miller).
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