Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 8, Week 8 Full Fight Card, Date & Details
Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 8, Week 8
United States
Main Card • Final
Kazakhstan
R2, 3:32
UFC Contract Awarded
Poland
Venezuela
R2, 2:38
UFC Contract Awarded
Mexico
R3, 5:00
UFC Contract Awarded
R1, 4:10
UFC Contract Awarded
Spain
R2, 2:55
UFC Contract Awarded
Canada
Official Event Results
UFC Contract
UFC Contract
UFC Contract
Official UFC Contract Awards
Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 8, Week 8 Contract Winners
UFC Contract Awards: UFC CEO Dana White awarded official UFC contracts to all five victorious athletes on Week 8 of Season 8: Jacobe Smith, Torrez Finney, David Martinez, Alberto Montes, and Diyar Nurgozhay, completing a 100% clean sweep for winning fighters.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Contract Information
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*Official fighter purses for Dana White’s Contender Series bouts held at the Meta APEX are not publicly disclosed by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). All five winning athletes received official UFC multi-fight contracts upon conclusion of the event.
Historic Promotional Records Set
Promotional Records & Milestones at DWCS Season 8, Week 8
UFC CEO Dana White awarded official UFC contracts to all five winning fighters on the card: Jacobe Smith, Torrez Finney, David Martinez, Alberto Montes, and Diyar Nurgozhay.
Torrez Finney became the first fighter in Contender Series history to make three appearances on the show and finally secure an official UFC contract with a first-round TKO.
Torrez Finney landed a flawless 35 of 35 significant strikes (100% accuracy) on the ground before halting Abdellah Er-Ramy at 4:10 of Round 1.
Division I wrestling standout Jacobe Smith completed 7 of 8 takedown attempts and held over 6 minutes of top control before stopping Christien Savoie with elbows in Round 2.
Alberto Montes set an event-high mark with 5 submission attempts before locking in a fight-ending anaconda choke at 2:38 of Round 2 over Carlos Calderon.
Bantamweight standout David Martinez landed 32 of 35 leg kicks (91.4% accuracy), outstriking Xavier Franklin 79 to 46 in significant strikes for a clean 30-27 sweep.
Kazakhstan’s Diyar Nurgozhay scored a knockdown and secured a vicious head-kick and punches TKO against Bartosz Szewczyk at 3:32 of Round 2 in the main event.
Week 8 delivered an explosive 80% finish rate across its five-fight lineup, featuring three technical knockouts and one submission victory.
Welterweight sensation Jacobe Smith improved to 13-0 and light heavyweight Diyar Nurgozhay maintained his unblemished professional status with emphatic stoppage wins.
Torrez Finney completely shut down Abdellah Er-Ramy, absorbing exactly zero significant strikes over 4 minutes and 10 seconds of action.
With the 5-for-5 sweep on Week 8, Season 8 pushed past 35 total contracts awarded through eight weeks of the 2024 campaign.
Every finish on the card took place before the final round, with three bouts halted in the second round and one in the opening frame.
When and where did Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 8, Week 8 take place?
Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 8, Week 8 took place on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Who won the main event between Diyar Nurgozhay and Bartosz Szewczyk?
Diyar Nurgozhay defeated Bartosz Szewczyk via KO/TKO (head kick and punches) at 3:32 of Round 2 in their light heavyweight clash, earning an official UFC contract.
Which fighters earned UFC contracts on DWCS Season 8, Week 8?
Dana White awarded contracts to all five winners on the card: Jacobe Smith, Torrez Finney, David Martinez, Alberto Montes, and Diyar Nurgozhay.
Did Torrez Finney finally earn a UFC contract?
Yes. After winning on DWCS in Season 7 and earlier in Season 8 without a contract, Torrez Finney made his third appearance and earned his contract by finishing Abdellah Er-Ramy via TKO (punches) at 4:10 of Round 1.
How did Jacobe Smith defeat Christien Savoie?
Wrestling phenom Jacobe Smith landed 7 takedowns and stopped Christien Savoie via TKO (elbows) at 2:55 of Round 2 to improve to 13-0.
How did Alberto Montes finish Carlos Calderon?
Alberto Montes locked in an anaconda choke submission at 2:38 of Round 2 to defeat short-notice opponent Carlos Calderon.
What was the score for David Martinez vs. Xavier Franklin?
David Martinez swept the scorecards with a dominant 30–27, 30–27, and 30–27 unanimous decision victory over Xavier Franklin, powered by 32 landed leg kicks.
How many fights ended in a stoppage on this card?
Four out of the five bouts (80%) finished inside the distance, featuring three technical knockouts and one submission.
How was DWCS Season 8, Week 8 broadcast?
The entire card streamed live in the United States exclusively on ESPN+.
Who were the commentators for DWCS Week 8?
The broadcast was called by Brendan Fitzgerald and Paul Felder, with Joe Martinez serving as the cage announcer and Laura Sanko conducting post-fight interviews.
What unique striking stat did Torrez Finney achieve?
Finney landed a perfect 35 of 35 significant strikes (100% accuracy) while absorbing 0 significant strikes against Abdellah Er-Ramy.
How many bouts took place on DWCS Season 8, Week 8?
The event consisted of 5 bouts, all contested on the main card.
Were there any short-notice replacements on Week 8?
Yes. Carlos Calderon stepped in on short notice to face Alberto Montes after Robbie Ring withdrew due to injury.
What was the attendance and live gate for DWCS Season 8, Week 8?
As with all Contender Series events at the Meta APEX studio facility, attendance and live gate figures were not publicly announced.
Why was Week 8 notable in Season 8 history?
Week 8 produced a 100% contract award rate, marking one of the few cards in Season 8 where every single winning athlete secured an official UFC roster spot.
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