Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 3, Week 6 Full Fight Card, Date & Details
Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 3, Week 6
United States
Main Card • Final
Bosnia & Herzegovina
R2, 0:48
UFC Contract Awarded
R3, 4:36
UFC Contract Awarded
R3, 5:00
UFC Contract Awarded
Kazakhstan
R3, 5:00
Brazil
R1, 3:16
UFC Contract Awarded
Czech Republic
Official Event Results
Contract Won
Contract Won
Contract Won
Official Contract Awards & Honors
UFC Promotional Contract Recipients
UFC Contract Winner: Aleksa Camur earned an official UFC contract with a devastating second-round flying knee and follow-up punches against Fabio Cherant.
UFC Contract Winner: Aalon Cruz secured his UFC roster spot with a viral third-round flying knee knockout over Steven Nguyen.
UFC Contract Winner: Tracy Cortez impressed UFC President Dana White with her dominant wrestling and 10+ minutes of ground control against Mariya Agapova.
UFC Contract Winner: Rodrigo Nascimento notched a fast first-round arm-triangle choke victory over Michal Martinek to earn an immediate UFC heavyweight contract.
Reported Payouts & Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $5,000 | $5,000 | UFC Contract | $10,000 | |
| WIN | $5,000 | $5,000 | UFC Contract | $10,000 | |
| WIN | $5,000 | $5,000 | UFC Contract | $10,000 | |
| WIN | $5,000 | $5,000 | — | $10,000 | |
| WIN | $5,000 | $5,000 | UFC Contract | $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 are standard reported athlete bout agreements sanctioned by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) for Dana White’s Contender Series Season 3 ($5,000 to show, $5,000 win bonus). Four winning competitors also earned formal UFC promotional agreements.
Historic Contender Series Records Set
Promotional Milestones Established at Season 3, Week 6
DWCS Season 3, Week 6 became the first event in Contender Series history to produce two separate flying knee knockout victories on a single fight card (Aleksa Camur and Aalon Cruz).
UFC President Dana White awarded contracts to 4 of the night’s 5 winning competitors, marking one of the highest contract award percentages of the entire 2019 season.
Aalon Cruz executed a highlight-reel jumping switch flying knee finish against Steven Nguyen at 4:36 of Round 3, widely cited among the most viral knockouts in DWCS history.
Tracy Cortez accumulated 10 minutes and 18 seconds of control time over Mariya Agapova, establishing the DWCS Season 3 record for the most control time in a female bout.
Daniel Rodriguez landed 108 significant strikes on 223 attempts against Rico Farrington, setting the highest single-fight significant strike mark for a 170-pound bout in Season 3.
Rodrigo Nascimento secured an arm-triangle choke over Michal Martinek in just 3:16 of Round 1, recording the quickest heavyweight submission victory of the 2019 Contender Series calendar.
Aalon Cruz (328 strikes) and Steven Nguyen (292 strikes) combined for 618 total strikes thrown, establishing the highest combined strike attempt volume in DWCS featherweight history.
Light heavyweight Aleksa Camur kept his 100% professional finishing record intact, registering his 5th consecutive stoppage victory via second-round flying knee and punches.
The card featured the rare occurrence of two previously undefeated international prospects losing their 0 on the same night: Mariya Agapova (6-0 to 6-1) and Michal Martinek (7-0 to 7-1).
Week 6 served as the launching pad for four fighters who went on to achieve official UFC rankings or prominent main card tenures: Tracy Cortez, Daniel Rodriguez, Rodrigo Nascimento, and Mariya Agapova.
Aleksa Camur demonstrated a blistering 66.7% significant strike accuracy rate in his light heavyweight bout, landing 44 of 66 strikes in under six minutes of cage time.
Rodrigo Nascimento improved his professional record to 7-0 while earning his fifth first-round submission stoppage, sustaining an unblemished 100% finishing rate upon entering the UFC.
When and where did Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 3, Week 6 take place?
Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 3, Week 6 took place on Tuesday, July 30, 2019, inside the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Which fighters were awarded UFC contracts on this episode?
Four winning fighters were awarded official UFC promotional contracts by Dana White: Aleksa Camur, Aalon Cruz, Tracy Cortez, and Rodrigo Nascimento.
Who won the main event between Aleksa Camur and Fabio Cherant?
Aleksa Camur defeated Fabio Cherant via TKO (flying knee and punches) at 0:48 of Round 2 to secure an undisputed UFC contract.
How did Aalon Cruz defeat Steven Nguyen?
Aalon Cruz delivered one of the most iconic knockouts in DWCS history, finishing Steven Nguyen with a jumping switch flying knee at 4:36 of Round 3 after a high-paced striking battle.
What was the outcome of Tracy Cortez vs. Mariya Agapova?
Tracy Cortez defeated Mariya Agapova via unanimous decision (30–26, 30–26, 29–27), using aggressive takedowns and over 10 minutes of ground control to punch her ticket to the UFC.
Did Daniel Rodriguez earn a UFC contract on this episode?
Although Daniel Rodriguez defeated Rico Farrington by unanimous decision, he was not originally awarded a contract that night. However, he was signed to the UFC shortly after, stepping in on short notice in February 2020 to submit Tim Means.
How did Rodrigo Nascimento win his heavyweight bout?
Brazil’s Rodrigo Nascimento submitted Czech knockout artist Michal Martinek with an arm-triangle choke at 3:16 of Round 1, immediately convincing Dana White to sign him.
What unique promotional record was set at DWCS Season 3, Week 6?
This event was the first card in Contender Series history to feature two separate flying knee knockout victories on the same night (Aleksa Camur and Aalon Cruz).
How many strikes were thrown during Aalon Cruz vs. Steven Nguyen?
Cruz and Nguyen combined to throw 618 total strikes (Cruz 132/328, Nguyen 93/292), establishing one of the highest volume striking bouts in DWCS featherweight history.
Who were the commentators and announcer for this Contender Series episode?
The telecast was called by Dan Hellie alongside UFC lightweight contender Paul Felder, with Joe Martinez serving as the cage announcer and Laura Sanko conducting post-fight interviews.
Did Mariya Agapova eventually fight in the UFC after losing on this card?
Yes. Following two dominant stoppage wins in Invicta FC, Mariya Agapova was signed by the UFC in 2020, winning Performance of the Night in her Octagon debut against Hannah Cifers.
Where can fans stream the full replay of DWCS Season 3, Week 6?
The complete event replay is available on-demand via ESPN+ and the UFC FIGHT PASS digital library.
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