Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 2, Week 3 Full Fight Card, Date & Details
Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 2, Week 3
United States
Main Card • Final
Kyrgyzstan
R2, 3:22
R1, 0:28
R1, 1:31
R2, 1:10
R3, 3:37
Official Event Results
Official UFC Contract Awards
UFC Contract Signees (Season 2, Week 3)
UFC Contracts Awarded: UFC President Dana White officially awarded promotional contracts to flyweight headliner Antonina Shevchenko and lightweight knockout artist Te’Jovan Edwards (Te Edwards) following their dominant stoppage victories.
The Ultimate Fighter Opportunity: Heavyweight Josh Parisian was not signed directly to the UFC roster on the night, but his viral spinning backfist knockout earned him an immediate selection by Dana White to compete on The Ultimate Fighter: Heavy Hitters (TUF 28).
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Contract Signings
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| NC | — | — | — | — | |
| NC | — | — | — | — |
*Official fighter purses for Dana White’s Contender Series are not released publicly by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). Contracts were officially awarded to Antonina Shevchenko and Te’Jovan Edwards by Dana White.
Historic Promotional Records Set
Milestones Established at DWCS Season 2, Week 3
Antonina Shevchenko earned an official UFC contract with a second-round TKO, joining reigning contender Valentina Shevchenko to become the first pair of sisters simultaneously on the UFC roster.
Wrestling standout Te Edwards (Te’Jovan Edwards) dropped Austin Tweedy with a thudding overhand right to score the fastest lightweight finish of Season 2 in just 28 seconds.
Heavyweight Josh Parisian executed one of the most famous knockouts in Contender Series history, dropping veteran Greg Rebello with a spinning backfist at 1:31 of Round 1.
Dana White was so impressed by Parisian’s viral heavyweight finish that he immediately granted Parisian a spot in the house on The Ultimate Fighter: Heavy Hitters (TUF 28).
After being dropped in the opening round, veteran Julian Erosa stormed back to connect with a picture-perfect head kick and follow-up punches to stop Jamall Emmers at 1:10 of Round 2.
Muay Thai world champion Antonina Shevchenko landed 73 significant strikes with pinpoint accuracy, punishing Jaimelene Nievera in the clinch before sealing the stoppage via knees.
Te Edwards was mathematically perfect in the cage, landing all 3 of his attempted strikes directly to the head of Austin Tweedy to earn his UFC contract.
All five bouts on the card concluded inside the scheduled distance, producing four knockouts/TKOs and one referee stoppage across an action-packed fight card.
Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series 11 took place inside the original UFC Training Center, serving as the foundational predecessor to the UFC APEX venue.
Jordan Williams initially scored a third-round TKO over Tim Caron, but the result was later overturned to a No Contest by the NSAC due to a cannabis metabolite test failure.
When and where did Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 2, Week 3 take place?
The event took place on Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at the UFC Training Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Who received UFC contracts at DWCS Season 2, Week 3?
Two fighters were officially awarded UFC contracts by Dana White: Antonina Shevchenko and Te’Jovan Edwards (Te Edwards).
What historical milestone did Antonina Shevchenko achieve by signing?
Antonina Shevchenko joined her younger sister Valentina Shevchenko on the UFC roster, making them the first pair of sisters to compete in the UFC simultaneously.
Who won the main event between Antonina Shevchenko and Jaimelene Nievera?
Antonina Shevchenko defeated Jaimelene Nievera via TKO (knees) at 3:22 of Round 2, landing 73 significant strikes to secure her UFC contract.
How fast did Te Edwards defeat Austin Tweedy?
Te Edwards knocked out Austin Tweedy with a heavy overhand right in just 28 seconds of Round 1, recording the fastest lightweight stoppage of Season 2.
How did Josh Parisian finish Greg Rebello?
Heavyweight Josh Parisian produced a viral highlight by knocking out Greg Rebello with a spinning backfist at 1:31 of Round 1.
Did Josh Parisian get a UFC contract for his spinning backfist KO?
Rather than signing him directly to the active roster, Dana White rewarded Parisian by putting him directly into the cast of The Ultimate Fighter Season 28 (Heavy Hitters).
What happened in the featherweight fight between Julian Erosa and Jamall Emmers?
Julian Erosa survived an early knockdown in Round 1 and rallied back to knock out Jamall Emmers with a head kick and punches at 1:10 of Round 2.
Why was Jordan Williams vs. Tim Caron ruled a No Contest?
Jordan Williams originally won via third-round TKO (elbows), but the result was overturned to a No Contest by the NSAC after Williams tested positive for cannabis metabolites.
What was the finishing rate for DWCS Season 2, Week 3?
The event had a 100% finishing rate, with all five fights ending inside the distance.
What cage size was used for this event?
The event took place inside the 25-foot Octagon enclosure at the UFC Training Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Where was DWCS Season 2, Week 3 broadcast?
The event was streamed live exclusively on UFC Fight Pass.
Who called the fights on commentary?
The commentary booth featured play-by-play caller Dan Hellie alongside color analysts Paul Felder and Yves Edwards.
Who was the cage announcer for the event?
Veteran announcer Joe Martinez served as the official cage announcer for the event.
Who conducted the post-fight interviews?
UFC reporter and broadcaster Laura Sanko conducted the post-fight interviews backstage following each bout.
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