Everything you need to know about the return of DWCS.
After a bit of a delay (thanks COVID) Dana White’s Contender Series is finally coming back. We’re going to have all the info you need about each episode right here and will update it regularly so be sure to check back for all the announced fights, dates and much more.
WEEK 4
DWCS 2021: Week 4 live stream, channel guide, fight card
Date: Sept. 21, 2021
Live stream: ESPN+
Fight card:
- Hashem Arkhagha vs. AJ Dobson
- Michael Morales vs. Nikolay Veretennikov
- Steven Nguyen vs. Theo Rlayang
- Kleydson Rodrigues vs. Santo Curatolo
- Jacob Rosales vs. Victor Martinez
DWCS week 4 weigh-in results
Hashem Arkhagha (189)* vs. AJ Dobson (184.5)
Michael Morales (170) vs. Nikolay Veretennikov (171)
Steven Nguyen (145.5) vs. Theo Rlayang (146)
Kleydson Rodrigues (126) vs. Santo Curatolo (125.5)
Jacob Rosales (155) vs. Victor Martinez (156)
*Hashem Arkhagha missed weight and will be fined 20 percent of his purse.
DWCS 2021: Week 4 live results and highlights
Hashem Arkhagha vs. AJ Dobson
OFFICIAL RESULTS: AJ Dobson defeated Hashem Arkhagha via submission (rear-naked choke), Round 1 – 4:21
Highlights:
https://twitter.com/ufc/status/1440504703935152135?s=20
Michael Morales vs. Nikolay Veretennikov
OFFICIAL RESULTS: Michael Morales defeated Nikolay Veretennikov via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-37)
Highlights:
https://twitter.com/ufc/status/1440500576417030145?s=20
https://twitter.com/ufc/status/1440500055094411268?s=20
🇪🇨 @Michaelmma21 starting to feel it in the 2nd!#DWCS live on #ESPNPlus pic.twitter.com/Gv6Ep8u9jL
— UFC (@ufc) September 22, 2021
Steven Nguyen vs. Theo Rlayang
OFFICIAL RESULTS: Steven Nguyen defeated Theo Rlayang via decision (29-27, 29-27, 30-26)
Highlights:
👊 @Steven_Win is finding a home for his strikes here in the 2️⃣nd round.
— UFC (@ufc) September 22, 2021
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Kleydson Rodrigues vs. Santo Curatolo
OFFICIAL RESULTS: Kleydson Rodrigues defeated Santo Curatolo via unanimous decision (30-27 x3)
Highlights:
🇧🇷 Kleydson Rodrigues earns the UD win following an impressive striking performance 👀
— UFC (@ufc) September 22, 2021
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Rodriguez letting it all go in the 2nd!
— UFC (@ufc) September 22, 2021
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⚡️Flashy start for Rodrigues in round 1!#DWCS live now on @ESPNPlus pic.twitter.com/1vJEhgL99T
— UFC (@ufc) September 22, 2021
Jacob Rosales vs. Victor Martinez
OFFICIAL RESULTS: Victor Martinez defeated Jacob Rosales via unanimous decision (29-28 x3)
Highlights:
Victor Martinez survives getting knocked down early to take the UD victory. What a fight 🔥
— UFC (@ufc) September 22, 2021
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A knockdown at the end of the 1st 👀
— UFC (@ufc) September 22, 2021
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————————– PAST EVENTS ————————-
WEEK 1
DWCS 2021: Week 1 live stream, channel guide, fight card, odds
Date: Aug. 31, 2021
Live stream: ESPN+
Fight card:
- Azamat Murzakanov vs. Matheus Scheffel
- Diego Lopes vs. Joanderson Brito
- Victor Altamiranovs. Carlos Candelario
- AJ Fletcher vs. Leonardo Damiani
DWCS week 1 weigh-in results
Azamat Murzakanov (205.5) vs. Matheus Scheffel (205.5)
Diego Lopes (145.5) vs. Joanderson Brito (145.5)
Victor Altamirano (125.5) vs. Carlos Candelario (126)
AJ Fletcher (171) vs. Leonardo Damiani (171)
DWCS week 1 live results and highlights
Azamat Murzakanov vs. Matheus Scheffel
OFFICIAL RESULTS: Azamat Murzakanov defeated Matheus Scheffel via TKO, Round 1 – 3:00
Highlights:
JUST. LIKE. THAT. WOW!
— UFC (@ufc) September 1, 2021
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Diego Lopes vs. Joanderson Brito
OFFICIAL RESULTS: Joanderson Brito defeated Diego Lopes via technical unanimous decision (29-28 x3) after an eye poke stops the fight in the third round
Highlights:
Joanderson Brito wins via technical UD. #DWCS pic.twitter.com/hqYS4i4hH6
— UFC (@ufc) September 1, 2021
These guys are letting it FLY 😳 #DWCS pic.twitter.com/3l54fDKgGF
— UFC (@ufc) September 1, 2021
Wasting no time! ⚡️ #DWCS is LIVE now on @ESPNPlus. pic.twitter.com/vmONNs5Yn9
— UFC (@ufc) September 1, 2021
Victor Altamirano vs. Carlos Candelario
OFFICIAL RESULTS: Victor Altamirano defeated Carlos Candelario via split decision (scores read as unanimous for Altamirano, later corrected to split but no scores read)
Highlights:
Victor Altamirano gets the nod via SD! #DWCS live on @ESPNPlus! pic.twitter.com/HTZuv0TF9E
— UFC (@ufc) September 1, 2021
AJ Fletcher vs. Leonardo Damiani
OFFICIAL RESULTS: AJ Fletcher defeated Leonardo Damiani via KO, Round 1 – 2:24
Highlights:
An incredible KO win for AJ Fletcher!
— UFC (@ufc) September 1, 2021
Was it enough to earn a contract? ✍️ #DWCS pic.twitter.com/MOuaDMZloj
The Boss' reaction says it all 😮 #DWCS pic.twitter.com/fXlyvn9iy9
— UFC (@ufc) September 1, 2021
https://twitter.com/ufc/status/1432860627186356224?s=20
WEEK 2
DWCS 2021: Week 2 live stream, channel guide, fight card
Date: Sept. 9, 2021
Live stream: ESPN+
Fight card:
Welterweight – Logan Urban vs. Josh Quinlan
Middleweight – Mario Sousa vs. Chidi Njokuani
Bantamweight – Saimon Oliveira vs. Jose Alday
Flyweight – CJ Vergara vs. Bruno Korea
Bantamweight – Muin Gafurov vs. Chad Anheliger
DWCS week 2 live results and highlights
Logan Urban vs. Josh Quinlan
OFFICIAL RESULTS: Josh Quinlan defeated Logan Urban via KO, Round 1 – 0:47
Highlights:
MY GOODNESS! WHAT A WAY TO CLOSE OUT THE NIGHT! #DWCS live on @ESPNPlus pic.twitter.com/S0ijIwJ2V5
— UFC (@ufc) September 8, 2021
Mario Sousa vs. Chidi Njokuani
OFFICIAL RESULTS: Chidi Njokuani defeated Mario Sousa via TKO, Round 3 – 1:35
Highlights:
THEM ELBOWS 😤@ChidiBangNjoku ends it in RD 3! #DWCS pic.twitter.com/9kQSxwNHxp
— UFC (@ufc) September 8, 2021
Right out the gates in RD 2! ⚡️
— UFC (@ufc) September 8, 2021
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Heard that one 🔈😳 @ChidiBangNjoku
— UFC (@ufc) September 8, 2021
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Saimon Oliveira vs. Jose Alday
OFFICIAL RESULTS: Saimon Oliveira defeated Jose Alday via split decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)
Highlights:
After a hard fought battle, 🇧🇷's Saimon Oliveira gets the win via SD!#DWCS live now on @ESPNPlus pic.twitter.com/1FDyozp4pD
— UFC (@ufc) September 8, 2021
What a fight 👏#DWCS live now on @ESPNPlus pic.twitter.com/R2kSghQUYO
— UFC (@ufc) September 8, 2021
Oliveira lands a heavy right in the 3rd! #DWCS live now on @ESPNPlus pic.twitter.com/DN0hg8a50C
— UFC (@ufc) September 8, 2021
CJ Vergara vs. Bruno Korea
OFFICIAL RESULTS: CJ Vergara defeated Bruno Korea via TKO, Round 1 – 0:41
Highlights:
Only took him 4️⃣1️⃣ seconds!@CJVergara1991 locks in the TKO win at #DWCS!
— UFC (@ufc) September 8, 2021
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Got it done QUICK ⚡️⚡️⚡️@CJVergara1991 came in to make a statement tonight! #DWCS pic.twitter.com/JyLgVQHvaC
— UFC (@ufc) September 8, 2021
Muin Gafurov vs. Chad Anheliger
OFFICIAL RESULTS: Chad Anheliger defeated Muin Gafurov via split decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)
Highlights:
https://twitter.com/ufc/status/1435400196305924103?s=20
💥@ChadAnheliger lands a nasty knee in the first! #DWCS live now on @ESPNPlus pic.twitter.com/ofrIHQtnZ8
— UFC (@ufc) September 8, 2021
WEEK 3
DWCS 2021: Week 3 live stream, channel guide, fight card
Date: Sept. 14, 2021
Live stream: ESPN+
DWCS week 3 fight card and weigh-in results
Jailton Almeida (203) vs. Nasrudin Nasrudinov (206)
Brandon Lewis (135) vs. Mo Miller (135.5)
Albert Duraev (184.5) vs. Caio Bittencourt (186)
Lukasz Brzeski (234.5) vs. Dylan Potter (232.5)
Ange Loosa (170) vs. Jack Della Maddalena (170.5)
Jasmine Jasudavicius (125) vs. Julia Polastri (125)
DWCS week 3 live results and highlights
Jailton Almeida vs. Nasrudin Nasrudinov
OFFICIAL RESULTS: Jailton Almeida defeated Nasrudin Nasrudinov via submission (rear-naked choke), Round 2 – 1:49
Highlights:
What a statement victory from @JRMalhadinho in tonight's #DWCS main event 🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/GzRK3ywKsS
— UFC (@ufc) September 15, 2021
Brandon Lewis vs. Mo Miller
OFFICIAL RESULTS: Mo Miller defeated Brandon Lewis via unanimous decision (30-27 x3)
Highlights:
Make that 6-0!
— UFC (@ufc) September 15, 2021
A dominant victory for @Mo_Milla tonight 👏
[ #DWCS is live on @ESPNPlus ] pic.twitter.com/v7CqUnUGyg
Albert Duraev vs. Caio Bittencourt
OFFICIAL RESULTS: Albert Duraev defeated Caio Bittencourt via submission (neck crank), Round 1 – 3:29
Highlights:
Albert Duraev gets it done in the first round, extending his winning streak to 9️⃣
— UFC (@ufc) September 15, 2021
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After his submission victory, Albert Duraev told the Boss he will "smesh" anyone in the 185 pound division 👀
— UFC (@ufc) September 15, 2021
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Not fun 😬 #DWCS pic.twitter.com/0G7e5LzwVT
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) September 15, 2021
Lukasz Brzeski vs. Dylan Potter
OFFICIAL RESULTS: Lukasz Brzeski defeated Dylan Potter via submission (rear-naked choke), Round 3 – 3:51
Highlights:
Hands up for the Bull 🙌
— UFC (@ufc) September 15, 2021
🇵🇱 Lukasz Brzeski gets the sub in RD 3 to end it! #DWCS pic.twitter.com/AhRGS495Wz
Heavy on the pressure in the last few seconds of RD 1! 👊
— UFC (@ufc) September 15, 2021
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STRAIGHT to work for these heavyweights ⚡️ #DWCS pic.twitter.com/5LVAQ9sgS8
— UFC (@ufc) September 15, 2021
Ange Loosa vs. Jack Della Maddalena
OFFICIAL RESULTS: Jack Della Maddalena defeated Ange Loosa via unanimous decision (30-27 x3)
Highlights:
🇦🇺 Jack Della Maddalena earns the win via UD after an absolute battle! #DWCS live on @ESPNPlus pic.twitter.com/M8OMBeANWC
— UFC (@ufc) September 15, 2021
What a fight! 👏#DWCS live on @ESPNPlus pic.twitter.com/GpUXoJv4y5
— UFC (@ufc) September 15, 2021
What an escape by Della Maddalena! #DWCS pic.twitter.com/uZb8Oqdtam
— UFC (@ufc) September 15, 2021
Della Maddalena pouring it on in the 2nd!#DWCS live on @ESPNPlus pic.twitter.com/LMbPJUxZLJ
— UFC (@ufc) September 15, 2021
Scrambles on scrambles 👀#DWCS live on @ESPNPlus pic.twitter.com/6Ihsiv8iyy
— UFC (@ufc) September 15, 2021
Jasmine Jasudavicius vs. Julia Polastri
OFFICIAL RESULTS: Jasmine Jasudavicius defeated Julia Polastri via unanimous decision (29-27 x3)
Highlights:
Locks in the UD 🔒
— UFC (@ufc) September 15, 2021
🇨🇦 @JasJasudavicius takes the first win of the night on #DWCS!
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Saved by the bell 🔔😳 #DWCS pic.twitter.com/TL01kZIxF5
— UFC (@ufc) September 15, 2021
Some vicious shots from @JasJasudavicius 👊
— UFC (@ufc) September 15, 2021
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————————– UPCOMING EVENTS ————————-
DWCS 2021: Week 5 live stream, channel guide, fight card
Date: Sept. 28, 2021
Live stream: ESPN+
Fight card:
- Łukasz Sudolski vs. Igor Poterya
- Aaron Jeffery vs. Caio Borralho
- Caio Bittencourt vs. Albert Duraev
- Lucas Almeida vs. Daniel Zellhuber
- Rizvan Kuniev vs. Edivan Santos
- Michael Morales vs. Nikolay Veretennikov
DWCS 2021: Week 6 live stream, channel guide, fight card
Date: Oct. 5, 2021
Live stream: ESPN+
Fight card:
TBD
DWCS 2021: Week 7 live stream, channel guide, fight card
Date: Oct. 12, 2021
Live stream: ESPN+
Fight card:
- Silvana Gómez Juárez vs. Maria Silva
- Hugo Cunha vs. Martin Buday
- Anton Turkalj vs. Kaloyan Kolev
DWCS 2021: Week 8 live stream, channel guide, fight card
Date: Oct. 19, 2021
Live stream: ESPN+
Fight card:
- Valesca Machado vs. Piera Rodriguez
- Solomon Renfro vs. Jonny Parsons
DWCS 2021: Week 9 live stream, channel guide, fight card
Date: Oct. 26, 2021
Live stream: ESPN+
Fight card:
TBD
DWCS 2021: Week 10 live stream, channel guide, fight card
Date: Nov. 11
Live stream: ESPN+
Fight card:
- Yohan Lainesse vs. Justin Burlinson
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