Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 6, Week 9 Full Fight Card, Date & Details
Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 6, Week 9
United States
Main Card • Final
Brazil
R1, 1:35
UFC Contract Winner
Albania
Mexico
R3, 5:00
UFC Contract Winner
R1, 4:34
UFC Contract Winner
Tajikistan
R1, 4:36
UFC Contract Winner
R3, 1:31
UFC Contract Winner
Venezuela
Official Event Results
UFC Contract
Official UFC Contract Awards
Dana White’s Contender Series Contract Winners
Promotional Policy: Standard $50,000 UFC performance bonuses (Fight of the Night / Performance of the Night) are not issued on Dana White’s Contender Series events.
Contract Sweep: In a clean sweep, UFC CEO Dana White awarded official UFC multi-fight promotional contracts to all five winning competitors on the card: Brunno Ferreira, Raul Rosas Jr., Austen Lane, Nurullo Aliev, and Jafel Filho.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Contract Total 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 on Dana White’s Contender Series are regulated by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC), typically established as a baseline contract of $5,000 to show and a $5,000 win bonus. All five victorious competitors were additionally awarded official multi-bout promotional contracts with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
Historic Promotional Records & Milestones
Records & Benchmarks Established at DWCS Season 6, Week 9
At 17 years, 11 months, and 12 days old, Raul Rosas Jr. became the youngest athlete ever signed to an official UFC promotional contract, shattering the previous modern era standard.
Nurullo Aliev earned his contract with a dominant first-round stoppage over Josh Wick, officially becoming the first mixed martial artist representing Tajikistan to sign with the UFC.
Dana White awarded UFC contracts to all five victorious athletes on the evening (Ferreira, Rosas Jr., Lane, Aliev, and Filho), marking a flawless clean sweep for the fight card.
Former 2010 NFL draft selection Austen Lane successfully completed his transition from professional football to the UFC Octagon with a devastating first-round TKO.
Brunno Ferreira preserved his 100% finishing rate and unblemished record by knocking out Cage Warriors veteran Leon Aliu in just 1:35 of the very first round.
Raul Rosas Jr. registered 11 minutes and 55 seconds of ground control against Mando Gutierrez, achieving one of the most dominant control percentages in DWCS bantamweight history.
Four of the five contests on the card concluded by knockout or technical knockout inside the distance, making Week 9 one of the highest finishing cards of Season 6.
Jafel Filho delivered a clutch third-round walk-off punch finish against Roybert Echeverria at 1:31 of Round 3, securing his spot on the UFC roster.
Four years after his Season 2 defeat to Greg Hardy in 2018, Austen Lane returned to the Contender Series and earned his contract via a 4:34 first-round TKO over Richard Jacobi.
Lightweight prospect Nurullo Aliev extended his unblemished career record to 8-0 (12-1 overall) by landing 30 significant strikes on the ground before a Round 1 referee stoppage.
Raul Rosas Jr. required special sanctioning and parental licensing waivers from the Nevada State Athletic Commission to compete in a professional combat sports bout in Nevada under 18 years of age.
The five contracts secured on Week 9 elevated the Season 6 total to 38 UFC contracts awarded, pacing Season 6 as one of the most fruitful scouting runs in Dana White’s Contender Series history.
When and where did Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 6, Week 9 take place?
Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 6, Week 9 took place on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Who won the main event between Brunno Ferreira and Leon Aliu?
Brunno Ferreira defeated Leon Aliu via TKO (punches) at 1:35 of Round 1 in their middleweight headliner, earning an official UFC contract.
How did Raul Rosas Jr. make UFC history at this event?
By defeating Mando Gutierrez via unanimous decision at 17 years old, Raul Rosas Jr. was awarded a UFC contract and became the youngest fighter ever signed to the UFC in promotional history.
How many UFC contracts were awarded at DWCS Season 6, Week 9?
UFC CEO Dana White awarded contracts to all five winners (5 for 5) on the card in a clean sweep.
Who were the five contract winners at DWCS Season 6, Week 9?
The five contract winners were Brunno Ferreira, Raul Rosas Jr., Austen Lane, Nurullo Aliev, and Jafel Filho.
What milestone did Nurullo Aliev achieve for Tajikistan?
Nurullo Aliev’s first-round TKO over Josh Wick made him the first mixed martial artist representing Tajikistan to earn a contract with the UFC.
How did Austen Lane earn his UFC contract?
Former NFL defensive end Austen Lane stopped Richard Jacobi via TKO (punches) at 4:34 of Round 1 in a heavyweight bout to punch his ticket to the UFC.
How did Jafel Filho defeat Roybert Echeverria?
Jafel Filho defeated Roybert Echeverria via TKO (punches) at 1:31 of Round 3 in their featured flyweight matchup.
What were the official judges’ scorecards for Raul Rosas Jr. vs. Mando Gutierrez?
All three judges scored the bout 30–27, 30–27, and 30–27 in favor of Raul Rosas Jr. for a unanimous decision victory.
Were there $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses awarded?
No. Dana White’s Contender Series events do not award standard post-fight cash bonuses; instead, the ultimate prize is an official multi-fight contract with the UFC.
Where was Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 6, Week 9 broadcast?
The event streamed live exclusively on ESPN+ in the United States and on UFC Fight Pass for international viewers.
Who were the commentators and cage announcer for the event?
The broadcast booth featured play-by-play announcer Dan Hellie alongside color analysts Paul Felder and Michael Bisping, with Joe Martinez as cage announcer and Laura Sanko conducting post-fight interviews.
What were the pre-fight betting odds for Brunno Ferreira vs. Leon Aliu?
Brunno Ferreira entered the bout as a -220 favorite, while Leon Aliu was an underdog at +165.
What was the live gate and attendance for the event?
As with standard Contender Series events at the UFC APEX, the card was held in a closed studio session for invited guests and VIPs with no public ticketed gate.
What weight divisions were featured on this card?
The five-bout card showcased five distinct weight divisions: Middleweight, Bantamweight, Heavyweight, Lightweight, and Flyweight.
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