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DWCS: Pros react to spectacular performance from Ismael Bonfim (Video)

By Brian Cook

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 06: (R-L) Ismael Bonfim of Brazil kicks Nariman Abbasov of Azerbaijan in a lightweight fight during Dana White's Contender series season six, week seven at UFC APEX on September 06, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 06: (R-L) Ismael Bonfim of Brazil kicks Nariman Abbasov of Azerbaijan in a lightweight fight during Dana White's Contender series season six, week seven at UFC APEX on September 06, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC) /
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Ismael Bonfim impresses UFC fighters with his DWCS win.

UFC fighters enjoyed the war between Ismael Bonfim and Nariman Abbasov at Dana White’s Contender Series. As the two came out swinging and wasted no time cracking each other. Bonfim won a unanimous decision and seemingly a UFC contract.

Ismael, the older of the Bonfim brothers, competing tonight for a UFC contract, landed the better shots, especially some brutal body shots and a left hook knockdown in the first round. The fight slowed down a bit in the second round, with Bonfim using his reach advantage wisely. The third round was more of the same, distance control and superior striking from Bonfim with a suplex return to finish it off.

UFC fighters react to Ismael Bonfim’s win on DWCS

Fans were also impressed with his showing.

Bonfim will now cheer on his brother in the hopes they both get UFC contracts, but it seems big brother has done his part.

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Dana White’s Contender Series takes place on Tuesday nights from the UFC APEX and streams live on ESPN+. Follow along with FanSided MMA, who is onsite for results and highlights.

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