Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 2, Week 6 Full Fight Card, Date & Details
Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 2, Week 6
United States
Main Card • Final
R3, 5:00
Australia
R1, 4:23
Nigeria
R3, 5:00
R1, 4:26
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
Official Contract Awards
UFC Promotional Contract Recipients
UFC Contracts: CEO Dana White awarded full UFC contracts to Jimmy Crute, Sodiq Yusuff, and Jeff Hughes following decisive stoppage and stand-up showcase victories.
Developmental League Contract: 18-year-old featherweight Chase Hooper was signed to a unique developmental league contract to gain seasoning before making his official promotional debut.
Performance Bonuses: Traditional UFC post-fight cash bonuses (FOTN / POTN) are not distributed on 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 | |
| WIN | $5,000 | $5,000 | — | $10,000 | |
| WIN | $5,000 | $5,000 | — | $10,000 | |
| WIN | $5,000 | $5,000 | — | $10,000 | |
| WIN | $5,000 | $5,000 | — | $10,000 | |
| LOSS | $5,000 | — | — | $5,000 | |
| LOSS | $5,000 | — | — | $5,000 | |
| LOSS | $5,000 | — | — | $5,000 | |
| LOSS | $5,000 | — | — | $5,000 | |
| LOSS | $5,000 | — | — | $5,000 |
*Purses reflect standard Dana White’s Contender Series baseline payouts sanctioned by the Nevada State Athletic Commission ($5,000 to show, $5,000 win bonus). Total compensation excludes future contractual earnings stemming from promotional signings or developmental agreements.
Historic UFC & DWCS Records Set
Promotional Records Established at DWCS Season 2, Week 6
Dana White awarded full promotional contracts to three victorious athletes: Jimmy Crute, Sodiq Yusuff, and Jeff Hughes, marking one of the highest contract yield nights of Season 2.
At just 18 years old, featherweight winner Chase Hooper made history by becoming the youngest athlete signed to a UFC developmental contract through the Contender Series.
Sodiq Yusuff and Mike Davis combined for 188 significant strikes in a ferocious three-round featherweight battle, widely recognized as one of the greatest fights in Contender Series history.
Sodiq Yusuff landed 28 significant leg kicks on Mike Davis at an 87.5% connect rate, establishing a Season 2 promotional record for three-round featherweight leg damage.
Chase Hooper threw a staggering 284 total strikes and landed 206 against Canaan Kawaihae, setting a new single-bout record for total strikes landed on the Contender Series.
Undefeated 22-year-old light heavyweight Jimmy Crute became the first Australian 205-pound prospect signed via DWCS, earning his deal with a violent 65-strike first-round TKO.
Jeff Hughes landed 51 significant strikes in just 4 minutes and 26 seconds of action before dropping Josh Appelt with punches, earning an immediate promotional contract.
Congenital amputee fighter Nick Newell made a historic appearance in the main event, generating unprecedented international mainstream coverage and record viewership for the series.
Entering as a significant betting underdog, Team Alpha Male’s Alexander Munoz landed four takedowns and 61 significant strikes to take a clean sweep 30-27 unanimous decision over Newell.
Sodiq Yusuff connected with 111 significant strikes against Mike Davis, the highest individual significant strike total landed by any fighter across the entirety of Season 2.
The five-bout card showcased top talent across four divisions (Lightweight, Light Heavyweight, Featherweight, and Heavyweight), producing two violent first-round knockouts and three wars.
All 65 strikes landed by Jimmy Crute in his 4:23 beatdown of Chris Birchler were counted as significant strikes, establishing one of the most efficient offensive outputs in series history.
When and where did Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 2, Week 6 take place?
Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 2, Week 6 took place on Tuesday, July 24, 2018, at the UFC Training Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Who won the main event between Alexander Munoz and Nick Newell?
Alexander Munoz defeated Nick Newell via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27), outwrestling and outstriking Newell across three rounds.
Which fighters earned UFC contracts at DWCS Season 2, Week 6?
Dana White awarded full UFC contracts to Jimmy Crute, Sodiq Yusuff, and Jeff Hughes. Additionally, 18-year-old Chase Hooper was signed to a developmental league agreement.
What kind of contract did Chase Hooper receive?
Because of his young age (18 years old), Chase Hooper was signed to a developmental contract to gain additional regional experience before formally debuting on the main UFC roster.
Why was Sodiq Yusuff vs. Mike Davis considered one of the best fights in DWCS history?
Yusuff and Davis engaged in an electrifying, high-volume striking war that featured 188 combined significant strikes, showcasing elite striking, devastating leg kicks, and incredible chin resilience.
How did Jimmy Crute defeat Chris Birchler?
Australia’s Jimmy Crute overwhelmed Chris Birchler with 65 significant strikes, culminating in a violent flurry of punches for a TKO victory at 4:23 of Round 1.
How did Jeff Hughes win his heavyweight fight against Josh Appelt?
Jeff Hughes dropped Josh Appelt with clean power punches, securing a first-round knockout at 4:26 to punch his ticket to the UFC.
Did Nick Newell earn a UFC contract after his fight?
No. After suffering a unanimous decision defeat to Alexander Munoz, Newell was not offered a UFC contract and went on to compete for Bellator MMA.
What was the live gate and attendance for the event?
The event was held inside the private UFC Training Center soundstage with an exclusive studio audience and no public ticket sales or live gate revenue.
How was Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 2, Week 6 broadcast?
The event streamed live worldwide exclusively on digital subscription platform UFC Fight Pass.
Who were the commentators for DWCS Season 2, Week 6?
The broadcast desk was manned by play-by-play announcer Dan Hellie alongside UFC lightweight contender Paul Felder.
What were the scorecards for Chase Hooper vs. Canaan Kawaihae?
Hooper earned a decisive unanimous decision with judges scoring the bout 29–26, 29–26, and 28–26 in his favor after landing 206 total strikes.
How many fights took place on the card?
The card featured five complete bouts across the featherweight, lightweight, light heavyweight, and heavyweight divisions.
How did contract winners Jimmy Crute and Sodiq Yusuff fare in the UFC?
Both went on to become ranked UFC contenders in their respective divisions, with Yusuff breaking into the featherweight top 15 and Crute securing multiple highlight-reel finishes at 205 lbs.
What were the fighter payouts for DWCS Season 2, Week 6?
Under Nevada State Athletic Commission contracts, winners earned $10,000 ($5,000 to show, $5,000 to win) and defeated fighters took home $5,000.
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