Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 2, Week 5 Full Fight Card, Date & Details
Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 2, Week 5
United States
Main Card • Final
R3, 4:15
UFC Contract Awarded
R2, 1:52
UFC Contract Awarded
R3, 5:00
R2, 2:42
R1, 0:40
UFC Contract Awarded
Official Event Results
UFC Contract
Official UFC Contract Awards
Dana White’s Contender Series Contract Winners
UFC Contract Winner: 20-year-old Maycee Barber punched her ticket to the UFC with a dominant performance capped off by a vicious third-round TKO via elbows over Jamie Colleen Miller.
UFC Contract Winner: Domingo Pilarte secured a contract by demonstrating tremendous heart, surviving a heavy first-round knockdown to submit Vince Morales in Round 2.
UFC Contract Winner: Edmen Shahbazyan blew away the competition with an electrifying 40-second TKO over Antonio Jones, earning unanimous praise and an instant contract from Dana White.
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 | — | — | UFC Contract | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | UFC Contract | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — |
*Official fighter purses were not publicly disclosed by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) for this event. Contender Series fighters compete under standardized developmental contracts (traditionally $5,000 to show and $5,000 to win). At the conclusion of the event, UFC President Dana White officially awarded promotional UFC contracts to Maycee Barber, Domingo Pilarte, and Edmen Shahbazyan.
Historic UFC & DWCS Records Set
Promotional Records Established at Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 2, Week 5
At 20 years and 59 days old, Maycee Barber became the youngest female fighter in UFC history to earn a promotional contract via Dana White’s Contender Series.
Edmen Shahbazyan improved to 7-0 with all 7 career victories coming via first-round stoppage, obliterating Antonio Jones in just 40 seconds to earn a UFC deal.
Dana White awarded official UFC contracts to three standout prospects on the card: Maycee Barber, Domingo Pilarte, and Edmen Shahbazyan.
Maycee Barber set a Contender Series strawweight record by connecting on 112 significant strikes and 44 leg kicks across three punishing rounds against Jamie Colleen Miller.
Maycee Barber secured one of the latest TKO finishes in Contender Series history, forcing a referee stoppage via ground-and-pound elbows with only 45 seconds remaining in the bout.
After being dropped and nearly finished by Vince Morales in Round 1, Domingo Pilarte rallied to score a technical submission via rear-naked choke at 1:52 of Round 2.
Four of the night’s five matchups ended inside the distance (two knockouts and two submissions), generating an 80% finish rate inside the UFC Training Center.
Two-time NAIA national wrestling champion Austin Vanderford maintained his unblemished professional record, submitting Team Alpha Male’s Angelo Trevino with a second-round choke.
Chibwikem Onyenegecha stayed undefeated with a split decision victory over Anthony Adams, landing 46 leg strikes over 15 competitive minutes.
Despite falling short in his bout, Vince Morales’ valiant 54-strike effort led UFC matchmakers to sign him to the official roster later that same year.
Trained by Edmond Tarverdyan and managed by Ronda Rousey, 20-year-old Edmen Shahbazyan entered the UFC as the youngest active middleweight in the organization.
The card highlighted the high-pressure studio atmosphere of the UFC Training Center, which served as the incubator for future UFC championship contenders.
When and where did Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 2, Week 5 take place?
Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 2, Week 5 took place on Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at the UFC Training Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Who won the main event between Maycee Barber and Jamie Colleen Miller?
Maycee Barber defeated Jamie Colleen Miller via TKO (elbows) at 4:15 of Round 3, earning an official UFC contract from Dana White.
Which fighters were awarded UFC contracts on this episode?
Three fighters earned UFC promotional contracts: Maycee Barber, Domingo Pilarte, and Edmen Shahbazyan.
How fast was Edmen Shahbazyan’s knockout over Antonio Jones?
20-year-old Edmen Shahbazyan needed just 40 seconds of Round 1 to stop Antonio Jones with a barrage of punches against the fence.
How did Domingo Pilarte defeat Vince Morales?
After being knocked down in the first round, Domingo Pilarte rallied to secure a technical submission via rear-naked choke at 1:52 of Round 2.
Did Austin Vanderford earn a UFC contract after winning his fight?
Despite submitting Angelo Trevino via rear-naked choke at 2:42 of Round 2, Austin Vanderford was not awarded a UFC contract by Dana White on this night.
What was the result of Chibwikem Onyenegecha vs. Anthony Adams?
Chibwikem Onyenegecha defeated Anthony Adams via split decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) after three hard-fought rounds in their middleweight matchup.
What milestone did Maycee Barber achieve with her win?
At 20 years and 59 days old, Maycee Barber became the youngest female fighter in UFC history to earn a contract through Dana White’s Contender Series.
Did Vince Morales eventually fight in the UFC despite his loss?
Yes. Following an impressive performance on this card, Vince Morales was called up to the UFC later in 2018, competing in the promotion for multiple years.
Where was Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 2, Week 5 broadcast?
The event was streamed live exclusively worldwide on UFC Fight Pass starting at 8:00 PM EDT.
Who called the fights for this Contender Series broadcast?
The broadcast was anchored by play-by-play commentator Dan Hellie and color analyst Paul Felder, with Joe Martinez as cage announcer and Laura Sanko conducting post-fight interviews.
What was the attendance and live gate for the event?
The event took place before an exclusive studio audience inside the UFC Training Center with zero public ticket sales and a $0 live gate.
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