LIVE! ‘Contender Series’ Results, Full Fight Highlights
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It’s that time!
Contender Series keeps rolling on for 10 straight weeks of mixed martial arts (MMA) action. Week five goes down tonight at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+ from inside UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, in front of UFC CEO, Dana White, as well as his cadre of matchmakers.
As has become standard for the program of late, all five fighters earned UFC contracts last week.
In the main event this evening, Diyar Nurgozhay (9-0) becomes the first fighter from Kazakhstan to compete on the show as he takes on Poland’s Bartosz Szewczyk (8-2). Carlos Calderon (6-2) steps up on super short notice to fight Alberto Montes (9-1) in the co-main. The “Featured” bout sees Combate Bantamweight champion and top prospect David Martinez (10-1) take on undefeated Xavier Franklin (5-0). Torrez Finney (9-0) returns for this third chance at a UFC contract, the second time this season, against Abdellah Er-Ramy (7-1). Former Oklahoma State wrestling standout and mega prospect Jacobe Smith (8-0) kicks off the card against Canada’s Christien Savoie (10-1-1).
‘Contender Series’ Quick Results:
Diyar Nurgozhay defeats Bartosz Szewczyk via knockout (head kick) Round 2, 3:32
Alberto Montes defeats Carlos Calderon via submission (anaconda choke) Round 2 2:28
David Martinez defeats Xavier Franklin via unanimous decision (30-27x3)
Torrez Finney defeats Abdellah Er-Ramy via TKO (punches) Round 1, 4:10
Jacobe Smith defeats Christien Savoie via TKO (punches) Round 2, 2:55
‘Contender Series’ Highlights & Results:
205 lbs.: Diyar Nurgozhay defeats Bartosz Szewczyk via knockout
THE HEAD KICK LANDS
Diyar Nurgozhay ends Week 8 in a BIG WAY!
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— UFC (@ufc) October 2, 2024
145 lbs.: Alberto Montes defeats Carlos Calderon via submission
Alberto Montes consigue la sumisión! #DWCS pic.twitter.com/sJgFjyroGi
— UFC Español (@UFCEspanol) October 2, 2024
135 lbs.: David Martinez defeats Xavier Franklin via unanimous decision
Victoria para el mexicano David Martínez por decisión unánime! #DWCS pic.twitter.com/sbb0oyXXRq
— UFC Español (@UFCEspanol) October 2, 2024
185 lbs.: Torrez Finney defeats Abdellah Er-Ramy via TKO
TORREZ FINNEY DOES IT AGAIN
He's gets it done in the first round!
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— UFC (@ufc) October 2, 2024
170 lbs.: Jacobe Smith defeats Christien Savoie via TKO
Jacobe Smith opens up Week 8 with a TKO
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— UFC (@ufc) October 2, 2024
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