Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 9, Week 9 Full Fight Card, Date & Details
Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 9, Week 9
United States
Main Card • Final
Russia
R3, 5:00
UFC Contract
Brazil
Ecuador
R3, 5:00
$25k Bonus & Contract
Mexico
R1, 2:12
UFC Contract
R2, 4:37
UFC Contract
R1, 0:15
UFC Contract
Official Event Results
UFC Contract
$25k Bonus & Contract
UFC Contract
Official Contract Awards & Fight Bonuses
DWCS Season 9, Week 9 Contract Winners & Cash Bonuses
UFC Contracts Awarded (6): Dana White awarded official UFC promotional contracts to six athletes: Magomed Zaynukov, Adrian Luna Martinetti, Mark Vologdin, Imanol Rodriguez, Luis Felipe Dias, and Luke Fernandez.
Special $25,000 Fight Bonuses: In an unprecedented mid-event announcement before the main event took place, Dana White rewarded both bantamweights Adrian Luna Martinetti and Mark Vologdin with $25,000 checks and UFC contracts for an all-time classic battle.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| 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 | $25,000 | $35,000 | |
| LOSS | $5,000 | — | $25,000 | $30,000 | |
| 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 contract baselines ($5,000 to show / $5,000 win bonus). Dana White personally awarded Adrian Luna Martinetti and Mark Vologdin $25,000 cash bonuses in addition to their contractual purses for their fight.
Historic UFC & DWCS Records Set
Promotional Records Established at DWCS Season 9, Week 9
Dana White awarded six official UFC contracts on Week 9, marking the highest single-night contract total of Season 9 and one of the highest in Contender Series history.
Luke Fernandez delivered the fastest finish of DWCS Season 9, needing only 15 seconds of round one to stop Rafael Pergentino with pinpoint punches.
Magomed Zaynukov set an all-time Contender Series lightweight striking record by landing 235 significant strikes (247 total strikes) over 15 minutes against Lucas Caldas.
The main event produced a rare dominant 30-26 clean sweep across all three judges’ scorecards in favor of undefeated Russian contender Magomed Zaynukov.
Adrian Luna Martinetti (165) and Mark Vologdin (117) combined for 282 significant strikes and 415 total strikes in a bout Dana White labeled one of the greatest in DWCS history.
Mark Vologdin became one of the exceedingly few athletes in Contender Series history to be signed to the UFC despite dropping a competitive decision on the scorecards.
In an unprecedented mid-card announcement, Dana White handed out $25,000 cash bonuses to both Martinetti and Vologdin before their transport to the hospital.
Luke Fernandez recorded a statistically flawless performance, landing all 8 of his attempted strikes directly to the head of Rafael Pergentino in his 15-second stoppage.
Imanol Rodriguez set a promotional flyweight benchmark by scoring 3 knockdowns in just 132 seconds of cage action to finish Roque Conceição.
The six signings at Week 9 brought the total number of athletes signed to the UFC roster in Season 9 to 41 fighters through the first nine weeks.
Luke Fernandez extended Season 9’s streak of consecutive weeks featuring a sub-90-second finish inside the UFC Apex with his 0:15 first-round TKO.
Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov School standout Magomed Zaynukov preserved his unblemished professional MMA record, improving to 9-0-0 and earning an immediate UFC roster spot.
When and where did Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 9, Week 9 take place?
Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 9, Week 9 took place on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Who won the main event between Magomed Zaynukov and Lucas Caldas?
Magomed Zaynukov defeated Lucas Caldas via unanimous decision (30–26, 30–26, 30–26) in a high-volume lightweight battle to earn a UFC contract.
Which fighters were awarded UFC contracts at DWCS Season 9, Week 9?
Dana White awarded contracts to six fighters: Magomed Zaynukov, Adrian Luna Martinetti, Mark Vologdin, Imanol Rodriguez, Luis Felipe Dias, and Luke Fernandez.
Why did Mark Vologdin receive a UFC contract despite losing?
Mark Vologdin and Adrian Luna Martinetti delivered one of the greatest, most intense fights in Contender Series history, combining for 282 significant strikes. Dana White was so impressed that he awarded both fighters UFC contracts and $25,000 bonuses on the spot.
What was the fastest finish at DWCS Season 9, Week 9?
Luke Fernandez scored the fastest knockout of Season 9 by stopping Rafael Pergentino with punches in just 15 seconds of Round 1.
Who won the co-main event between Adrian Luna Martinetti and Mark Vologdin?
Adrian Luna Martinetti defeated Mark Vologdin via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) in a three-round bantamweight war.
How did Imanol Rodriguez win his fight?
Imanol Rodriguez scored three knockdowns against Roque Conceição before finishing the fight via TKO (punches) at 2:12 of Round 1.
How did Luis Felipe Dias defeat Donavon Hedrick?
Luis Felipe Dias secured a rear-naked choke submission at 4:37 of Round 2 after controlling the grappling exchanges against previously unbeaten Donavon Hedrick.
How many strikes did Magomed Zaynukov land in the main event?
Magomed Zaynukov landed 235 significant strikes (and 247 total strikes) out of 387 attempts, setting a DWCS lightweight record for significant strikes landed in a single fight.
What was unique about Luke Fernandez’s striking statistics?
Luke Fernandez landed a perfect 8 of 8 total and significant strikes (100% accuracy), knocking down and finishing Rafael Pergentino in just 15 seconds without absorbing a single strike.
How was Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 9, Week 9 broadcast?
The event streamed live exclusively on ESPN+ in the United States starting at 8:00 PM EDT from the UFC APEX.
How many total UFC contracts had been awarded in Season 9 through Week 9?
With six contracts handed out on Week 9, the total number of athletes signed to the UFC across Season 9 rose to 41 fighters with one week remaining.
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