Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 4, Week 4 Full Fight Card, Date & Details
Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 4, Week 4
United States
Main Card • Final
R2, 0:33
UFC Contract Awarded
Brazil
R2, 2:55
UFC Contract Awarded
Mexico
R3, 5:00
UFC Contract Awarded
Canada
R3, 5:00
R1, 1:28
UFC Contract Awarded
Official Event Results
Contract
Official Contract Awards
UFC Promotional Contract Recipients
UFC Contract Awards: UFC President Dana White awarded promotional contracts to four fighters: Jamie Pickett (second-round TKO), Rafael Alves (second-round guillotine choke), Jeff Molina (unanimous decision), and Collin Huckbody (first-round arm-triangle choke).
Note on DWCS Format: Contender Series events do not award traditional post-fight performance cash bonuses (such as Fight of the Night or Performance of the Night); instead, standout winners are evaluated directly for multi-fight UFC promotional contracts.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
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*Purses for Dana White’s Contender Series Season 4 were governed by standard Contender Series contracts ($5,000 show / $5,000 win) and were not publicly disclosed by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) for closed-door events held during 2020. Standout winners Jamie Pickett, Rafael Alves, Jeff Molina, and Collin Huckbody were awarded multi-fight UFC promotional contracts.
Historic Promotional Records Set
Milestones Established at DWCS Season 4, Week 4
Dana White awarded four UFC promotional contracts out of five bouts (Jamie Pickett, Rafael Alves, Jeff Molina, and Collin Huckbody), tying one of the highest contract award percentages (80%) of Season 4.
Jamie Pickett became the first fighter in Contender Series history to compete across three distinct seasons (Season 1, Season 3, and Season 4), finally earning his UFC contract with a 2nd-round TKO.
Collin Huckbody submitted Kyron Bowen via arm-triangle choke in just 1:28 of the opening round, recording the quickest submission finish of DWCS Season 4.
Collin Huckbody absorbed zero significant strikes to the head or body, taking only 4 leg strikes before securing the tapout in under 90 seconds.
Jeff Molina and Jacob Silva threw a combined 394 total strikes over 15 minutes, setting the highest striking volume recorded in any flyweight bout of DWCS Season 4.
Jeff Molina landed 76 significant strikes across three rounds, establishing a personal promotional high that earned him a direct UFC roster spot.
Anthony Romero landed 26 of 30 attempted leg kicks (86.7% accuracy), systematically breaking down Mike Breeden’s movement across 15 minutes of action.
Anthony Romero earned a dominant 30-26 unanimous scorecard in his lightweight bout, marking one of only a few 10-8 non-grappling rounds awarded in Season 4.
Rafael Alves became the first Brazilian featherweight competitor of DWCS Season 4 to punch his ticket to the UFC, locking in a textbook guillotine at 2:55 of Round 2.
Before being stopped at 0:33 of Round 2, Jhonoven Pati absorbed 25 head strikes in an explosive middleweight slugfest that served as the evening’s main event.
The five-bout card concluded with three finishes (two submissions and one TKO) and two decisions, delivering a 60% stoppage rate inside the UFC APEX.
Season 4, Week 4 officially marked the 30th overall Contender Series installment held inside the UFC APEX facility in Las Vegas, Nevada.
When and where did Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 4, Week 4 take place?
Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 4, Week 4 took place on Tuesday, August 25, 2020, at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Who won the main event at DWCS Season 4, Week 4?
Jamie Pickett defeated Jhonoven Pati via TKO (punches) at 0:33 of Round 2 in their featured middleweight main event.
Who was awarded UFC contracts at DWCS Season 4, Week 4?
UFC President Dana White awarded promotional contracts to four fighters: Jamie Pickett, Rafael Alves, Jeff Molina, and Collin Huckbody.
How many times did Jamie Pickett fight on the Contender Series before earning a contract?
Jamie Pickett competed three times across Seasons 1, 3, and 4 before finally earning his UFC contract with his second-round stoppage of Jhonoven Pati.
How did Rafael Alves win his featherweight bout?
Rafael Alves defeated Alejandro Flores via guillotine choke submission at 2:55 of Round 2, securing a UFC promotional contract.
Who won the flyweight bout between Jeff Molina and Jacob Silva?
Jeff Molina defeated Jacob Silva via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 29–28) in a high-paced striking battle that earned Molina a UFC contract.
Did Anthony Romero get a UFC contract despite winning his fight?
No. Although Anthony Romero decisively defeated Mike Breeden via unanimous decision (30–26, 30–27, 30–27), Dana White chose not to award him a contract that evening.
How fast was Collin Huckbody’s submission finish?
Collin Huckbody needed just 1 minute and 28 seconds of Round 1 to submit Kyron Bowen via arm-triangle choke, recording the fastest submission of Season 4.
Where was Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 4, Week 4 broadcast?
The event streamed live exclusively on ESPN+ in the United States and via UFC Fight Pass and international broadcast partners internationally.
Were fans in attendance at DWCS Season 4, Week 4?
No. Due to COVID-19 pandemic safety protocols, the event took place behind closed doors without fans inside the UFC APEX facility.
Who called the fights at DWCS Season 4, Week 4?
The cage-side commentary team consisted of Brendan Fitzgerald, Michael Bisping, and Paul Felder, with Joe Martinez serving as the Octagon announcer.
How many fights took place on DWCS Season 4, Week 4?
The event featured 5 mixed martial arts bouts across the middleweight, featherweight, lightweight, and flyweight divisions.
What happened in the Anthony Romero vs. Mike Breeden fight?
Anthony Romero landed 26 brutal low kicks to Mike Breeden’s lead leg, severely compromising Breeden’s mobility but drawing praise for Breeden’s toughness in surviving to the final bell.
What is Dana White’s Contender Series?
Dana White’s Contender Series (DWCS) is an American MMA promotion that serves as a talent pipeline for the UFC, giving up-and-coming fighters an opportunity to perform in front of UFC brass to earn promotional contracts.
What happened to Jeff Molina after this Contender Series bout?
After earning his UFC contract on this card, Jeff Molina debuted successfully in the UFC flyweight division, going on an impressive multi-fight promotional winning streak.
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