Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 4, Week 6 Full Fight Card, Date & Details
Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 4, Week 6
United States
Main Card • Final
Cameroon
R2, 2:01
UFC Contract Awarded
American Samoa
R3, 5:00
R1, 1:18
UFC Contract Awarded
R1, 2:22
UFC Contract Awarded
Russia
R1, 0:50
UFC Contract Awarded
Brazil
Official Event Results
UFC Contract
UFC Contract
Official Post-Fight Awards & UFC Contracts
Official UFC Contract Recipients
UFC Contract Awards: Dana White awarded UFC promotional contracts to four fighters following their dominant stoppage victories: Tafon Nchukwi, Phil Hawes, Drako Rodriguez, and Aliaskhab Khizriev.
Performance Bonuses Note: Traditional post-fight cash performance bonuses ($50,000) are not officially awarded for 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 | |
| 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 standard Dana White’s Contender Series contract structures ($5,000 show / $5,000 win). Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) guidelines do not publicly disclose developmental promotional purse breakdowns.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at DWCS Season 4, Week 6
Dana White awarded four UFC promotional contracts out of five winning competitors on the card, tying one of the highest contract distribution rates in Season 4 history.
Tafon Nchukwi became the first Cameroonian-born light heavyweight in promotional history to secure a UFC contract through the Contender Series.
Aliaskhab Khizriev forced a tap from Henrique Shiguemoto via rear-naked choke in only 50 seconds, recording the fastest submission finish of Contender Series Season 4.
Drako Rodriguez rendered Mana Martinez unconscious at 2:22 of Round 1, logging one of the few technical submission triangle choke finishes in DWCS history.
After falling short on DWCS in 2017, Phil Hawes redeemed himself with a thunderous 78-second TKO victory over Khadzhi Bestaev to secure his UFC contract.
Tafon Nchukwi scored a highlight-reel left head kick knockout of Al Matavao at 2:01 of Round 2, praised by Dana White as one of the most violent knockouts in series lore.
Dagestani middleweight Aliaskhab Khizriev preserved his unblemished professional mixed martial arts record, advancing to an impressive 14-0.
Sherrard Blackledge amassed 7 minutes and 58 seconds of ground control along with six takedowns, establishing a Season 4 single-bout control mark.
Four of the five bouts on the card ended via decisive stoppage, with three contests wrapping up inside the very first round.
Sherrard Blackledge became the only winning athlete on the card not immediately awarded a contract, earning an invite back to compete again on Week 10.
The card featured two distinct 185-pound finishes that each lasted under 80 seconds (Khizriev in 50 seconds, Hawes in 78 seconds).
Executed inside the sterile environment of the UFC Apex during the COVID-19 pandemic, the event operated under comprehensive medical bubble safety standards.
When and where did Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 4, Week 6 take place?
Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 4, Week 6 took place on Tuesday, September 8, 2020, at the UFC Apex facility in Enterprise (Las Vegas), Nevada.
Who won the main event between Tafon Nchukwi and Al Matavao?
Tafon Nchukwi defeated Al Matavao via KO (head kick) at 2:01 of Round 2, securing a UFC contract with a devastating head-kick finish.
Who earned UFC contracts at DWCS Season 4, Week 6?
Four fighters were awarded UFC contracts by Dana White: Tafon Nchukwi, Phil Hawes, Drako Rodriguez, and Aliaskhab Khizriev.
What was the fastest finish of the event?
Aliaskhab Khizriev secured the fastest finish of the night, submitting Henrique Shiguemoto via rear-naked choke in just 50 seconds of Round 1.
How did Phil Hawes win his bout against Khadzhi Bestaev?
Phil Hawes swarmed Khadzhi Bestaev with power punches, earning a TKO victory at 1:18 of Round 1 to secure his UFC contract on his second Contender Series appearance.
How did Drako Rodriguez finish Mana Martinez?
Drako Rodriguez locked in a tight triangle choke from the bottom, rendering Mana Martinez unconscious for a technical submission victory at 2:22 of Round 1.
What was the result of Sherrard Blackledge vs. Cameron Church?
Sherrard Blackledge defeated Cameron Church via unanimous decision (29–28, 30–27, 30–27) utilizing superior wrestling and nearly eight minutes of control time.
Did Sherrard Blackledge receive a UFC contract after his victory?
No. Blackledge was the only victorious fighter on Week 6 not to receive an immediate contract, though he was invited back to compete again on Week 10 of Season 4.
Who were the commentators for DWCS Season 4, Week 6?
The broadcast team featured play-by-play announcer Brendan Fitzgerald alongside former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping.
How many finishes occurred on the card?
The card produced 4 finishes across 5 fights (two knockouts and two submissions), delivering an 80% finish rate.
What was the attendance and live gate for the event?
The event was held behind closed doors with zero public attendance at the UFC Apex facility due to COVID-19 pandemic safety precautions.
Where was the event broadcast?
The event streamed live exclusively on ESPN+ in the United States and UFC Fight Pass internationally.
What was Aliaskhab Khizriev’s record after this fight?
With his 50-second submission over Henrique Shiguemoto, Aliaskhab Khizriev improved to an unblemished 14-0-0 professional record.
What happened to Al Matavao after the main event knockout?
Matavao was knocked unconscious by Nchukwi’s head kick and remained on the canvas under medical attention before sitting up under his own power to applause from the teams in attendance.
Who was the cage announcer for this DWCS event?
Veteran ring announcer Joe Martinez served as the cage announcer inside the UFC Apex.
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