Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 9, Week 2 Full Fight Card, Date & Details
Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 9, Week 2
United States
Main Card • Final
Brazil
R3, 5:00
Argentina
Australia
R1, 2:58
England
R3, 2:20
India
R2, 1:06
Mexico
R1, 2:53
Official Event Results
Official UFC Contract Awards
UFC Promotional Contract Recipients
UFC Contract Awards: Rather than standard post-fight cash bonuses, competitors battle for UFC promotional contracts. In Week 2 of Season 9, UFC CEO Dana White awarded contracts to all five winning fighters (Ramiro Jimenez, Josh Hokit, Louis Lee Scott, Cam Rowston, and Jose Delano) in a clean 5-for-5 sweep.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Disclosed Payouts
| 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 | — | $9,000 | |
| 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 | — | — | $6,000 | |
| LOSS | $5,000 | — | — | $5,000 | |
| LOSS | $5,000 | — | — | $5,000 |
*Disclosed figures reflect the standard Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) baseline payout structure for Dana White’s Contender Series bouts ($5,000 show / $5,000 win). Louis Lee Scott weighed in at 136.5 lbs (0.5 lbs over the bantamweight non-title limit) and was fined a 20% purse penalty ($1,000) that was forfeited directly to Kaushik Saikumar. Traditional post-fight performance bonuses ($50,000) are not distributed on DWCS cards; all five winners earned official UFC promotional contracts.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 9, Week 2
Dana White awarded promotional UFC contracts to all five winning fighters (Jose Delano, Cam Rowston, Louis Lee Scott, Josh Hokit, and Ramiro Jimenez), achieving a 100% contract award rate.
Four out of the five scheduled bouts concluded inside the distance via KO/TKO, yielding an exceptional 80% finish rate across the night’s broadcast.
Ramiro Jimenez secured the fastest finish of the evening, dismantling Tommy Cuozzi with standing elbows and punches in just 2 minutes and 53 seconds.
NCAA All-American wrestler Josh Hokit converted six takedowns in under two rounds before stopping Guilherme Uriel via elbows at 1:06 of Round 2.
Featherweight main event winner Jose Delano landed 146 significant strikes out of 222 attempted (65.7% accuracy) over three rounds against Manuel Exposito.
Josh Hokit landed 27 of 35 attempted significant strikes from top position (77.1% accuracy), completely neutralizing Guilherme Uriel on the canvas.
Mexican prospect Ramiro Jimenez kept his unblemished professional record intact at 11-0, continuing his streak of early highlight-reel finishes.
England’s Louis Lee Scott improved to 10-0 as a professional, breaking through Kaushik Saikumar’s defense for a dominant third-round TKO.
After falling short in Season 8 against Torrez Finney, Australia’s Cam Rowston earned his UFC deal with a violent two-knockdown Round 1 TKO of Brandon Holmes.
Louis Lee Scott became one of the rare fighters to earn a UFC deal despite missing the bantamweight weight limit by 0.5 lbs (136.5 lbs), winning over Dana White with his finishing tenacity.
The card featured international contenders representing six sovereign nations: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, England, India, and the United States.
Former Fresno State football running back and collegiate wrestling star Josh Hokit extended his flawless mixed martial arts record to 10-0.
When and where did Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 9, Week 2 take place?
Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 9, Week 2 took place on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at the Meta APEX (UFC Apex) in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Who won the main event between Jose Delano and Manuel Exposito?
Jose Delano defeated Manuel Exposito via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) after dominating all three rounds with superior striking volume and defense.
Which fighters were awarded UFC contracts by Dana White?
In a rare 100% clean sweep, Dana White awarded UFC contracts to all five winning fighters: Ramiro Jimenez, Josh Hokit, Louis Lee Scott, Cam Rowston, and Jose Delano.
Who won the co-main event at Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 9, Week 2?
Australia’s Cam Rowston defeated Brandon Holmes via TKO (elbow and punches) at 2:58 of Round 1 after scoring two heavy knockdowns.
How did Josh Hokit win his fight against Guilherme Uriel?
Former NCAA Division I All-American wrestler Josh Hokit utilized his relentless takedowns to ground Guilherme Uriel and secure a TKO via elbows at 1:06 of Round 2.
Did Louis Lee Scott miss weight for his bantamweight bout?
Yes. Louis Lee Scott weighed in at 136.5 lbs (0.5 lbs over the 136-lb non-title bantamweight limit), was fined a percentage of his purse, but still earned a UFC contract after stopping Kaushik Saikumar via TKO in Round 3.
What was the fastest finish on the card?
Ramiro Jimenez scored the fastest finish of the night by stopping Tommy Cuozzi with vicious standing elbows and punches at 2:53 of Round 1.
How many fights finished inside the distance at DWCS Season 9, Week 2?
Four out of the five bouts (80% finish rate) ended via knockout or technical knockout inside the distance.
Who were the commentators and announcer for this event?
The broadcast booth was anchored by play-by-play commentator Dan Hellie alongside color analysts Daniel Cormier and coach Din Thomas, with Joe Martinez introducing fighters inside the cage.
Where was Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 9, Week 2 broadcast?
In the United States, the event streamed live exclusively on ESPN+, while international audiences streamed the card via Paramount+ and UFC Fight Pass.
Why did Jose Delano earn a contract despite winning by decision?
Although Delano did not finish Exposito, his masterclass performance—landing 146 significant strikes and displaying superior technical boxing and takedown defense—thoroughly impressed Dana White.
Had Cam Rowston fought on Dana White’s Contender Series before?
Yes. Rowston previously competed in Season 8 against Torrez Finney, losing via decision, but rebounded with multiple regional wins to earn a return opportunity that he capitalized on with a 1st-round TKO.
What was the official bout order for DWCS Season 9, Week 2?
The 5-fight card progressed from Ramiro Jimenez vs. Tommy Cuozzi, to Josh Hokit vs. Guilherme Uriel, Louis Lee Scott vs. Kaushik Saikumar, Cam Rowston vs. Brandon Holmes, and concluded with Jose Delano vs. Manuel Exposito in the main event.
Were traditional $50,000 performance bonuses awarded?
No. Dana White’s Contender Series does not issue standard $50,000 cash bonuses; the primary prize for standout competitors is an official multi-fight promotional contract with the UFC.
What chronological event number is this card in Contender Series history?
This event is officially cataloged as Dana White’s Contender Series 78 (Season 9, Episode 2) since the program’s debut in 2017.
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