Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 8, Week 4 Full Fight Card, Date & Details
Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 8, Week 4
United States
Main Card • Final
South Korea
R3, 5:00
Brazil
R3, 5:00
England
R2, 3:15
Venezuela
R1, 1:13
Canada
Australia
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
Official UFC Contracts Awarded
Dana White’s Contender Series Contract Winners
Clean Sweep (5 UFC Contracts Awarded): UFC CEO Dana White awarded official UFC promotional contracts to all five winning fighters on the episode: Seokhyeon Ko, Djorden Santos, Austin Bashi, Yuneisy Duben, and Quillan Salkilld.
Highlight Finish: Yuneisy Duben delivered one of the most stunning knockouts in Contender Series history, entering as a massive +700 underdog to knock out undefeated Shannon Clark in just 73 seconds.
Reported Purses & Fighter Compensation
Disclosed Compensation & Contract Bonuses
| 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 compensation contracts filed with the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC), providing a $5,000 appearance purse and a $5,000 win bonus. In addition to bout compensation, all five winning fighters secured multi-fight UFC promotional contracts.
Historic Contender Series Records Set
Promotional Records Established at DWCS Season 8, Week 4
Dana White awarded official UFC contracts to all five winning fighters on the card (Seokhyeon Ko, Djorden Santos, Austin Bashi, Yuneisy Duben, Quillan Salkilld), marking a 100% signing rate for the episode.
Entering as a massive +700 underdog against -1100 favorite Shannon Clark, Yuneisy Duben scored a 73-second knockout, producing one of the largest betting upsets in Contender Series history.
Duben’s blistering right hand overhand finish at 1:13 of Round 1 set the benchmark for the fastest knockout in the women’s flyweight division across Season 8.
Austin Bashi completed an astonishing 10 takedowns in just over eight minutes of action against Dorian Ramos before securing a rear-naked choke submission.
Top featherweight prospect Austin Bashi maintained his unblemished professional mixed martial arts record, improving to 14-0 with his dominant promotional signing.
Seokhyeon Ko made promotional history by becoming the first South Korean welterweight fighter to earn a direct UFC contract through Dana White’s Contender Series.
Australian lightweight Quillan Salkilld posted the most productive two-way performance of the season, landing 9 takedowns and 81 significant strikes over three rounds.
Djorden Santos displayed world-class takedown defense against Cage Warriors veteran Will Currie, stuffing 13 takedown attempts (86.7%) to sweep all 30-27 scorecards.
Ko neutralized the undefeated 100% finishing rate of Brazilian knockout artist Igor Cavalcanti, accumulating 6 minutes and 6 seconds of top control on the canvas.
Yuneisy Duben became the first female mixed martial artist from Venezuela to earn a direct contract into the UFC through the Contender Series platform.
Capitalizing on the compact 25-foot APEX Octagon, four out of five matchups featured over 150 total strikes attempted, making it one of the highest-output cards of 2024.
With his victory over Gauge Young, Quillan Salkilld extended his professional winning streak to seven consecutive bouts dating back to regional dominance in Eternal MMA.
When and where did Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 8, Week 4 take place?
Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 8, Week 4 took place on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Who won the main event between Seokhyeon Ko and Igor Cavalcanti?
South Korea’s Seokhyeon Ko defeated Brazil’s Igor Cavalcanti via unanimous decision (30–27, 29–28, 29–28) after utilizing superior wrestling and over six minutes of ground control.
Who received UFC contracts on Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 8, Week 4?
UFC CEO Dana White awarded contracts to all five winning fighters: Seokhyeon Ko, Djorden Santos, Austin Bashi, Yuneisy Duben, and Quillan Salkilld.
What was the biggest betting upset on the card?
Venezuela’s Yuneisy Duben entered as a massive +700 underdog and delivered an emphatic one-punch knockout against undefeated -1100 favorite Shannon Clark at 1:13 of Round 1.
How did Austin Bashi perform against Dorian Ramos?
Undefeated prospect Austin Bashi completed 10 takedowns before submitting Dorian Ramos via rear-naked choke at 3:15 of Round 2, improving his perfect professional record to 14-0.
Who won the middleweight bout between Djorden Santos and Will Currie?
Brazil’s Djorden Santos defeated England’s Will Currie via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27), stuffing 13 takedown attempts and landing 85 significant strikes.
How did Quillan Salkilld secure his UFC contract?
Australian lightweight Quillan Salkilld delivered a dominant grapple-and-strike display, landing 9 takedowns and 81 significant strikes to defeat Gauge Young via unanimous decision (30–27, 29–28, 29–28).
How many fights finished inside the distance on Week 4?
Two of the five bouts ended via stoppage: Yuneisy Duben won via KO in Round 1 (1:13) and Austin Bashi won via submission in Round 2 (3:15).
Where was Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 8, Week 4 broadcast?
The event streamed live in the United States exclusively on ESPN+, and internationally via UFC Fight Pass and Paramount+ in select territories.
Who called the fights for DWCS Season 8, Week 4?
The broadcast featured play-by-play commentator Brendan Fitzgerald alongside color analysts Michael Bisping and Laura Sanko, with Joe Martinez announcing.
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