Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 6, Week 7 Full Fight Card, Date & Details
Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 6, Week 7
United States
Main Card • Final
Brazil
R2, 3:36
UFC Contract
R1, 4:13
UFC Contract
Virgin Islands
R3, 5:00
UFC Contract
R3, 5:00
UFC Contract
Azerbaijan
Czech Republic
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
UFC Contract
UFC Contract
Official UFC Contract Awards
Dana White’s Contender Series Contract Winners
UFC Contract Awards: UFC President Dana White personally awarded four official UFC promotional contracts following the conclusion of Week 7.
Vitor Petrino: Earned his UFC contract with an emphatic second-round knockout of fellow Brazilian prospect Rodolfo Bellato in the light heavyweight main event.
Gabriel Bonfim: Claimed his UFC contract by executing a rare first-round Von Flue choke submission against Trey Waters.
Karl Williams: Secured his UFC contract on short notice after delivering a wrestling masterclass to sweep Jimmy Lawson 30-27 across all cards.
Ismael Bonfim: Awarded a UFC contract after snapping the 13-fight win streak of AMC Fight Nights champion Nariman Abbasov in a dominant stand-up display.
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 | |
| WIN | $5,000 | $5,000 | — | $10,000 | |
| WIN | $5,000 | $5,000 | — | $10,000 | |
| WIN | $5,000 | $5,000 | — | $10,000 | |
| WIN | $5,000 | $5,000 | — | $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 reported under standard Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) baseline DWCS contract structures ($5,000 to show, $5,000 win bonus). Dana White’s Contender Series does not distribute standard UFC fight night performance bonuses; winners instead compete for full UFC promotional contracts.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at DWCS Season 6, Week 7
Gabriel Bonfim and Ismael Bonfim became the first pair of brothers in Dana White’s Contender Series history to both compete and earn UFC contracts on the exact same card.
Gabriel Bonfim secured only the second Von Flue choke submission in DWCS promotional history, forcing Trey Waters to tap at 4:13 of the opening round.
Dana White awarded promotional contracts to four out of five victorious fighters on the night (Vitor Petrino, Gabriel Bonfim, Karl Williams, and Ismael Bonfim).
Vitor Petrino became one of the rare fighters to defeat the same top prospect twice by knockout across separate promotions, following their 2019 Max Fight encounter with a round 2 KO.
Karl Williams established a DWCS Season 6 heavyweight control benchmark, amassing 10 minutes and 54 seconds of control time while going a perfect 3-for-3 on takedowns against Jimmy Lawson.
Ismael Bonfim dismantled AMC Fight Nights global champion Nariman Abbasov, ending his eight-year, 13-fight professional mixed martial arts winning streak.
Ismael Bonfim landed 85 significant strikes out of 85 total strikes registered across 15 minutes, displaying unprecedented stand-up accuracy in the lightweight division.
Tereza Bleda registered 121 total strikes, 11:06 of control time, and a knockdown to earn a unanimous 30-26 shutout over previously unbeaten Brazilian Nayara Maia.
Karl Williams defied +185 betting underdog odds on less than a week’s notice to completely shut out heavily favored Penn State wrestler Jimmy Lawson (-215).
Week 7 featured four undefeated athletes entering the cage (Petrino 6-0, Gabriel Bonfim 12-0, Waters 6-0, and Bleda 5-0), representing one of the highest concentrations of pristine records in Season 6.
With four contracts awarded, Dana White brought the Season 6 contract tally to 29 new additions to the UFC roster through the first seven weeks of competition.
Vitor Petrino and Gabriel Bonfim delivered consecutive highlight-reel stoppage finishes in the Apex Octagon, earning immediate promotional roster spots.
When and where did Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 6, Week 7 take place?
Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 6, Week 7 took place on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Who won the main event at Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 6, Week 7?
Vitor Petrino defeated Rodolfo Bellato via KO (punches) at 3:36 of Round 2 in their light heavyweight rematch to secure a UFC contract.
Which fighters earned UFC contracts at DWCS Season 6, Week 7?
UFC President Dana White awarded promotional contracts to four fighters: Vitor Petrino, Gabriel Bonfim, Karl Williams, and Ismael Bonfim.
Did the Bonfim brothers make history on this event?
Yes. Gabriel Bonfim and Ismael Bonfim became the first brother tandem in DWCS history to both win their bouts and be awarded UFC contracts on the same evening.
How did Gabriel Bonfim finish Trey Waters in the co-main event?
Gabriel Bonfim locked in a rare Von Flue choke submission at 4:13 of Round 1, marking only the second Von Flue choke in Contender Series history.
Who won the heavyweight bout between Karl Williams and Jimmy Lawson?
Karl Williams took the fight on short notice and dominated Jimmy Lawson via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27), controlling over 10 minutes of the contest on the canvas.
How did Ismael Bonfim defeat Nariman Abbasov?
Ismael Bonfim snapped Abbasov’s 13-fight win streak by out-striking the former AMC Fight Nights champion, earning a unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 29–28) victory.
Did Tereza Bleda receive a UFC contract after winning 30-26?
Despite dominating Nayara Maia 30-26 across all scorecards, Tereza Bleda was initially passed over by Dana White for an immediate contract that night due to needing more seasoning, though she was officially signed by the UFC shortly thereafter.
How was Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 6, Week 7 broadcast?
The event streamed live across the United States exclusively on ESPN+, and internationally via UFC Fight Pass.
Who was on the commentary and broadcast team for Week 7?
The broadcast featured play-by-play caller Brendan Fitzgerald alongside color commentators Laura Sanko and Paul Felder, with Joe Martinez serving as the cage announcer and Laura Sanko conducting post-fight interviews.
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