Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 2, Week 7 Full Fight Card, Date & Details
Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 2, Week 7
United States
Main Card • Final
R2, 2:13
UFC Contract Awarded
R2, 4:49
R1, 3:37
UFC Contract Awarded
R1, 3:57
UFC Contract Awarded
R1, 4:17
UFC Contract Awarded
Official Event Results
UFC Contract
UFC Contract
Official UFC Contract Awards
Dana White’s Contender Series Contract Recipients
UFC Contract Awards: Instead of traditional post-fight cash bonuses, competitors on Dana White’s Contender Series compete directly for promotional contracts. Dana White awarded official UFC contracts to four of the night’s five winners: Roosevelt Roberts, Ian Heinisch, Jordan Griffin, and Juan Adams.
Note on Don’Tale Mayes: Despite securing a dominant second-round TKO against Mitchell Sipe, Mayes was not offered a contract on this episode but was invited back for Season 3, where he subsequently earned his UFC contract.
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 the standard Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) contract framework for Dana White’s Contender Series Season 2 ($5,000 to show and $5,000 to win). Promotional performance bonuses are not awarded on DWCS events; winners compete for official UFC multi-fight developmental contracts.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 2, Week 7
Dana White awarded four official UFC contracts in a single evening (Roberts, Heinisch, Griffin, and Adams), tying the single-night contract record for Season 2.
Every single fight on the five-bout lineup ended in a finish (3 KO/TKOs and 2 Submissions), leaving zero bouts in the hands of the judges.
The card featured three rapid-fire first-round finishes, as Heinisch, Griffin, and Adams all closed out their opponents before the opening horn sounded.
Roosevelt Roberts maintained his perfect professional record (6-0), with every single victory on his resume coming via stoppage inside the distance.
Ian Heinisch delivered one of the most violent finishes in Contender Series history, pulverizing Justin Sumter with ground elbows from the crucifix position.
Heavyweight Juan Adams connected on 57 of 73 significant strikes (78% accuracy) in just 4 minutes and 17 seconds against Shawn Teed before scoring the TKO.
Don’Tale Mayes set a Season 2 heavyweight output benchmark, landing 98 significant strikes across two punishing rounds against Mitchell Sipe.
Jordan Griffin weathered an early storm from Maurice Mitchell to land a clean knockdown and transition directly into a fight-ending rear-naked choke at 3:57 of Round 1.
Ian Heinisch recorded the quickest victory of the event, dispatching Sumter in 3 minutes and 37 seconds to punch his ticket to the UFC middleweight division.
Roosevelt Roberts went 3-for-4 on takedowns while out-striking Garrett Gross 36 to 14 before locking in a rear-naked choke at 2:13 of Round 2.
Across the entire five-fight schedule at the UFC Training Center, the action spanned just 18 minutes and 53 seconds of total fight time.
With four contracts issued to five victorious fighters, Week 7 posted an exceptional 80% contract award rate, the highest single-episode rate of Season 2.
When and where did Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 2, Week 7 take place?
Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 2, Week 7 took place on Tuesday, July 31, 2018, at the UFC Training Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Who won the main event between Roosevelt Roberts and Garrett Gross?
Roosevelt Roberts defeated Garrett Gross via submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:13 of Round 2, earning an official UFC contract with his performance.
Which fighters were awarded official UFC contracts?
Dana White awarded UFC contracts to four fighters: Roosevelt Roberts, Ian Heinisch, Jordan Griffin, and Juan Adams.
How did Ian Heinisch defeat Justin Sumter?
Ian Heinisch earned a ferocious KO (elbows) victory at 3:37 of Round 1 after trapping Sumter and raining down vicious elbows to earn his UFC contract.
How did Jordan Griffin defeat Maurice Mitchell?
Jordan Griffin dropped Maurice Mitchell with a punch and secured a rear-naked choke submission at 3:57 of Round 1.
How did Juan Adams win his fight against Shawn Teed?
Juan Adams overwhelmed Shawn Teed with heavy ground-and-pound, winning via TKO (punches) at 4:17 of Round 1.
Did Don’Tale Mayes win his heavyweight fight against Mitchell Sipe?
Yes. Don’Tale Mayes battered Mitchell Sipe with 98 significant strikes, eventually winning via TKO (punches) at 4:49 of Round 2.
Why wasn’t Don’Tale Mayes signed despite winning by TKO?
Dana White wanted to see more seasoning from Mayes before committing to a contract. Mayes was invited back for Season 3 in 2019, where he stopped Ricardo Prasel and officially earned his UFC deal.
How many fights finished inside the distance at this event?
All five fights (100%) finished inside the distance, consisting of three knockouts and two submissions.
Where was the event broadcast?
The event streamed live and exclusively on UFC Fight Pass.
Who called the fights on the broadcast?
The commentary desk was helmed by play-by-play announcer Dan Hellie alongside UFC lightweight contender Paul Felder, with Laura Sanko conducting post-fight interviews.
What was the live gate and attendance?
Because the event was held inside the private UFC Training Center studio, there was no ticketed attendance and the official live gate was $0.
What was the quickest finish of the night?
Ian Heinisch secured the quickest finish on the card, finishing Justin Sumter in just 3:37 of Round 1.
What were the fighter payouts for this Contender Series episode?
Under the standard Nevada athletic commission contract for Season 2, fighters earned $5,000 to show and $5,000 to win, with winning competitors taking home $10,000.
Which weight classes were featured on Week 7?
The card showcased four different weight divisions: Heavyweight (two bouts), Lightweight (one bout), Middleweight (one bout), and Featherweight (one bout).
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