Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 3, Week 5 Full Fight Card, Date & Details
Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 3, Week 5
United States
Main Card • Final
Russia
R3, 5:00
R2, 1:49
Contract Winner
R3, 5:00
R2, 4:29
Contract Winner
Germany
R3, 0:22
Contract Winner
Official Event Results
Official UFC Contract Recipients
UFC Promotional Contract Winners
Sean Woodson: Secured a UFC contract after scoring a dramatic, highlight-reel flying knee knockout in round two against Terrance McKinney.
Jamahal Hill: Earned his UFC contract with a punishing second-round TKO via punches and elbows over German standout Alexander Poppeck.
Billy Quarantillo: Impressed Dana White with relentless pressure and 127 significant strikes, forcing a stoppage just 22 seconds into the final round.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
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*Official fighter purse payouts are not publicly disclosed by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) for Dana White’s Contender Series bouts. Winning fighters earned promotional contracts with the UFC as indicated in the Contract Awards tab.
Historic Series Records Set
Promotional Records Established at DWCS Season 3, Week 5
Jamahal Hill earned his UFC contract with a dominant second-round TKO, ultimately going on to become the undisputed UFC Light Heavyweight Champion at UFC 283.
Sean Woodson authored one of the most famous flying knee knockouts in Contender Series history, erasing nearly six minutes of control time from Terrance McKinney in 1:49 of Round 2.
Three of the five bouts concluded inside the distance via technical knockout, producing one of the highest finishing rates of the 2019 Contender Series summer slate.
UFC President Dana White awarded promotional contracts to three victorious prospects: Sean Woodson, Jamahal Hill, and Billy Quarantillo.
Billy Quarantillo connected on 127 significant strikes in under 11 minutes against Kamuela Kirk, setting an early series benchmark for featherweight offensive pace.
Quarantillo needed just 22 seconds into the final frame to stop Kamuela Kirk, establishing one of the quickest third-round finishes in DWCS promotional history.
Ramazan Kuramagomedov (175) and Jordan Williams (137) combined to land 312 significant strikes in their 15-minute main event, setting a series middleweight benchmark.
Future PFL/Bellator champion Ramazan Kuramagomedov preserved his unblemished professional mixed martial arts record by edging Jordan Williams via split decision.
San Jose prospect JJ Okanovich shut down Christian Lohsen across all three rounds, landing 104 significant strikes to earn a unanimous 30-27 sweep from all three cageside judges.
The card was part of the very first season of Dana White’s Contender Series to take place inside the newly constructed UFC APEX production facility in Las Vegas.
Both Sean Woodson and Terrance McKinney went on to become multi-time UFC bonus winners and divisional staples, making this one of the most talent-dense prospect matchups in DWCS history.
Jamahal Hill extended his professional record to 6-0 by completely dismantling Alexander Poppeck with 93 significant strikes before forcing the stoppage at 4:29 of Round 2.
When and where did Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 3, Week 5 take place?
Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 3, Week 5 took place on Tuesday, July 23, 2019, at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Who won the main event between Ramazan Kuramagomedov and Jordan Williams?
Ramazan Kuramagomedov defeated Jordan Williams via split decision (27–30, 29–28, 29–28) in a three-round middleweight clash.
Which fighters were awarded UFC contracts on this episode?
UFC President Dana White awarded promotional contracts to three fighters: Sean Woodson, Jamahal Hill, and Billy Quarantillo.
How did Sean Woodson defeat Terrance McKinney?
After being controlled by McKinney’s wrestling in the opening frame, Sean Woodson unleashed a devastating flying knee that knocked McKinney out at 1:49 of Round 2.
How did Jamahal Hill earn his contract on this card?
Jamahal Hill broke down German light heavyweight Alexander Poppeck with 93 significant strikes, finishing him with punches and elbows from top position at 4:29 of Round 2.
How did Billy Quarantillo defeat Kamuela Kirk?
Billy Quarantillo battered Kamuela Kirk with 127 significant strikes across two rounds before swarming him with a barrage of punches just 22 seconds into Round 3 to earn a TKO victory.
Did Ramazan Kuramagomedov earn a UFC contract after winning the main event?
No. Despite winning a close split decision in an entertaining fight, Kuramagomedov was not offered a UFC contract by Dana White at the conclusion of the event.
What was the result of JJ Okanovich vs. Christian Lohsen?
JJ Okanovich defeated Christian Lohsen via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27), out-striking him 104 to 79 in significant strikes.
Did any fighter from this episode go on to become a UFC champion?
Yes. Jamahal Hill captured the undisputed UFC Light Heavyweight Championship at UFC 283 on January 21, 2023, by defeating Glover Teixeira.
How was Dana White’s Contender Series Season 3, Week 5 broadcast?
The event streamed live exclusively on ESPN+ in the United States and was available on UFC Fight Pass internationally.
Who were the commentators and announcer for the event?
The broadcast team featured play-by-play announcer Dan Hellie alongside color commentator Paul Felder, with Joe Martinez as the cage announcer and Laura Sanko conducting fighter interviews.
Was there a live gate or public attendance for this event?
No. Dana White’s Contender Series events at the UFC APEX are private studio events held before team members, guests, and series personnel, with no public ticket sales or live gate revenue.
Did Terrance McKinney eventually make it to the UFC after losing this fight?
Yes. McKinney re-entered the regional circuit, scored four consecutive first-round knockouts, and earned a UFC signing in 2021, where he broke the record for fastest lightweight knockout in UFC history (7 seconds).
What cage size was used for this event?
The event utilized the UFC APEX’s specialized 25-foot Octagon enclosure, which is five feet smaller in diameter than the standard 30-foot Octagon used for arena pay-per-view events.
How many fights were contested at DWCS Season 3, Week 5?
A total of 5 bouts were contested across four different weight divisions: two featherweight bouts, one lightweight bout, one light heavyweight bout, and one middleweight main event.
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