Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 8, Week 10 Full Fight Card, Date & Details
Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 8, Week 10
United States
Main Card • Final
R1, 0:37
UFC Contract Awarded
Brazil
R3, 5:00
UFC Contract Awarded
Cuba
R3, 5:00
UFC Contract Awarded
R3, 5:00
Argentina
Australia
R1, 3:01
UFC Contract Awarded
Niger
Official Event Results
UFC Contract
UFC Contract
UFC Contract
Official UFC Contracts & Performance Honors
UFC Contract Recipients & Season Finale Honors
UFC Contract Awards: UFC CEO Dana White awarded four promotional UFC contracts following the Season 8 finale: Jonathan Micallef, Yadier del Valle, Luis Gurule, and Nick Klein.
Season 8 Finale Milestone: With four contracts handed out on Week 10, a record-breaking total of 42 fighters earned promotional UFC contracts over the ten-week span of Season 8.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Contract 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 Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) guidelines standard for Dana White’s Contender Series ($5,000 show / $5,000 win). Figures do not reflect discretionary backstage bonuses or the terms of multi-fight promotional UFC contracts awarded to Jonathan Micallef, Yadier del Valle, Luis Gurule, and Nick Klein.
Historic DWCS Records & Milestones
Promotional Records Established at DWCS Season 8, Week 10
With four contracts awarded on Week 10, Season 8 concluded with a promotional-record 42 total UFC contracts handed out across ten weeks, the highest total in franchise history.
Nick Klein locked in a rear-naked choke over Heraldo Souza in just 37 seconds, recording the fastest submission finish of DWCS Season 8 and the third-fastest in series middleweight history.
Oklahoma State wrestling standout Nick Piccininni completed 10 takedowns on Luis Gurule, setting a new DWCS all-time record for the most takedowns landed in a losing effort.
Luis Gurule landed 105 significant strikes against Nick Piccininni, establishing the highest significant strike output for a three-round 125-pound contest in Season 8.
Jonathan Micallef became only the second Australian welterweight in DWCS history to earn a UFC contract via first-round submission, tapping Mohamed Ado in 3:01.
Cuban standout Yadier del Valle went a flawless 21-for-21 on attempted leg strikes, out-landing Antonio Monteiro 125 to 59 in significant strikes across 15 minutes.
Yadier del Valle earned a dominant unanimous decision including a 30-26 scorecard from judge Tony Weeks, marking one of only two 30-26 featherweight scorecards in Season 8.
Wisconsin prospect Nick Klein overcame +145 betting underdog status, submitting heavily favored SFT champion Heraldo Souza (-188) in under 40 seconds.
Leslie Hernandez (+120) snapped the undefeated 8-0 record of 20-year-old Argentine phenom Julieta Martinez, winning two of three judges’ scorecards 29-28.
Both submission victories on the card (Klein 0:37, Micallef 3:01) occurred in the opening frame, boosting Season 8’s overall opening-round finishing clip.
Luis Gurule and Nick Piccininni threw 487 combined total strikes across 15 frantic minutes, the highest combined striking output on the Season 8 finale card.
Luis Gurule edged Nick Piccininni on two of three 29-28 scorecards in a dead-heat betting clash (-110 vs. -120), proving his resilience from bottom position.
When and where did Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 8, Week 10 take place?
Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 8, Week 10 took place on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Who won the main event at DWCS Season 8, Week 10?
Nick Klein defeated Heraldo Souza via submission (rear-naked choke) in just 37 seconds of Round 1 in their featured middleweight bout.
Who earned UFC contracts at DWCS Season 8, Week 10?
UFC CEO Dana White awarded contracts to four fighters: Jonathan Micallef, Yadier del Valle, Luis Gurule, and Nick Klein.
How fast was Nick Klein’s submission win?
Nick Klein tapped out Brazilian standout Heraldo Souza at 0:37 of Round 1 with a rear-naked choke, recording the fastest submission of Season 8.
How did Luis Gurule defeat Nick Piccininni?
Luis Gurule defeated Nick Piccininni via split decision (29–28, 29–28, 28–29) in a high-paced flyweight battle where Gurule landed 105 significant strikes to offset Piccininni’s 10 takedowns.
What was the result of Yadier del Valle vs. Antonio Monteiro?
Cuban featherweight Yadier del Valle outclassed Antonio Monteiro via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–26), landing 125 significant strikes to earn a UFC deal.
Did Leslie Hernandez win her fight against Julieta Martinez?
Yes. Leslie Hernandez defeated previously unbeaten Argentine prospect Julieta Martinez via split decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28), out-landing Martinez 54 to 38 in significant strikes.
How did Jonathan Micallef win his bout against Mohamed Ado?
Australian welterweight Jonathan Micallef submitted Mohamed Ado via technical submission (triangle choke) at 3:01 of Round 1 to secure an immediate UFC contract.
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