Dana White's Contender Series
Season 3
Country of originUnited States
Release
Original networkESPN+
Original releaseJune 18 (2019-06-18) –
August 27, 2019 (2019-08-27)
Season chronology

In May 2018 it was confirmed that season 3 of Dana White's Contender Series would commence in June 2019 and in the US would be exclusive to ESPN+, ESPN's new over-the-top subscription package.[1] In April 2019, the schedule was elaborated, the series beginning on June 18, 2019 and ending on August 20, 2019.[2] The promotion's name also got shortened from Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series to Dana White's Contender Series.[3][4][5]

Week 1 - June 18

Dana White's Contender Series 17
Information
PromotionDWCS
DateJune 18, 2019
VenueUFC Apex Centre
CityLas Vegas, Nevada, United States
Main Card[6]
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Middleweight Punahele Soriano def. Jamie Pickett Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-26) 3 5:00
Women's Strawweight Hannah Goldy def. Kali Robbins Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-26) 3 5:00
Featherweight Brendan Loughnane def. Bill Algeo Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) 3 5:00
Heavyweight Yorgan De Castro def. Alton Meeks TKO (leg kick and punches) 1 4:45

    Contract awards

    The following fighters were awarded contracts with the UFC:[7]

    Week 2 - June 25

    Dana White's Contender Series 18
    Information
    PromotionDWCS
    DateJune 25, 2019
    VenueUFC Apex Centre
    CityLas Vegas, Nevada, United States
    Main Card[8]
    Weight class Method Round Time Notes
    Light Heavyweight Tony Johnson def. Alton Cunningham Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) 3 5:00
    Featherweight Justin Gonzales def. Zach Zane Decision (unanimous) (30-26, 30-26, 30-26) 3 5:00
    Middleweight Kyle Daukaus def. Michael Lombardo Decision (unanimous) (30-25, 30-26, 29-27) 3 5:00
    Bantamweight Miles Johns def. Richie Santiago Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-26) 3 5:00
    Catchweight (178 lbs) Miguel Baeza def. Victor Reyna Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) 3 5:00 [lower-alpha 1]
    1. ↑ Originally a welterweight bout; Reyna missed weight.

    Contract awards

    The following fighters were awarded contracts with the UFC:[9]

    Week 3 - July 9

    Dana White's Contender Series 19
    Information
    PromotionDWCS
    DateJuly 9, 2019
    VenueUFC Apex Centre
    CityLas Vegas, Nevada, United States
    Main Card[10]
    Weight class Method Round Time Notes
    Lightweight Joe Solecki def. Jesse Wallace Submission (guillotine choke) 1 3:49
    Light Heavyweight Antonio Trocoli vs. Kenneth Bergh No Contest (overturned by NSAC) 1 3:57 [lower-alpha 1]
    Bantamweight Hunter Azure def. Chris Ocon Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-26) 3 5:00
    Middleweight Maki Pitolo def. Justin Sumter TKO (punches) 1 1:37
    Lightweight Jonathan Pearce def. Jacob Rosales TKO (punches) 3 1:50
    1. ↑ Originally a submission (neck crank) win for Trocoli; overturned after he tested positive for nandrolone.

    Contract awards

    The following fighters were awarded contracts with the UFC:[11]

    Week 4 - July 16

    Dana White's Contender Series 20
    Information
    PromotionDWCS
    DateJuly 16, 2019
    VenueUFC Apex Centre
    CityLas Vegas, Nevada, United States
    Main Card[13]
    Weight class Method Round Time Notes
    Middleweight Antônio Arroyo def. Stephen Regman Submission (head and arm choke) 2 3:31
    Bantamweight Ode' Osbourne def. Armando Villarreal Submission (armbar) 1 4:39
    Heavyweight Don'Tale Mayes def. Ricardo Prasel TKO (punches) 1 4:49
    Catchweight (152.5 lbs) Kevin Syler def. Lance Lawrence Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-26, 30-26) 3 5:00 [lower-alpha 1]
    Middleweight Brendan Allen def. Aaron Jeffery Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 3:23
    1. ↑ Originally a featherweight bout; Syler missed weight.

    Contract awards

    The following fighters were awarded contracts with the UFC:[14]

    Week 5 - July 23

    Dana White's Contender Series 21
    Information
    PromotionDWCS
    DateJuly 23, 2019
    VenueUFC Apex Centre
    CityLas Vegas, Nevada, United States
    Main Card[15]
    Weight class Method Round Time Notes
    Middleweight Ramazan Kuramagomedov def. Jordan Williams Decision (split) (30-27, 28-29, 29-28) 3 5:00
    Featherweight Sean Woodson def. Terrance McKinney KO (flying knee) 2 1:49
    Lightweight J.J. Okanovich def. Christian Lohsen Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) 3 5:00
    Light Heavyweight Jamahal Hill def. Alexander Poppeck TKO (punches) 2 4:29
    Featherweight Billy Quarantillo def. Kamuela Kirk TKO (punches) 3 0:22

      Contract awards

      The following fighters were awarded contracts with the UFC:[16]

      Week 6 - July 30

      Dana White's Contender Series 22
      Information
      PromotionDWCS
      DateJuly 30, 2019
      VenueUFC Apex Centre
      CityLas Vegas, Nevada, United States
      Main Card[17]
      Weight class Method Round Time Notes
      Light Heavyweight Aleksa Camur def. Fabio Cherant TKO (flying knee and punches) 2 0:48
      Featherweight Aalon Cruz def. Steven Nguyen KO (flying knee) 3 4:36
      Women's Flyweight Tracy Cortez def. Mariya Agapova Decision (unanimous) (30-26, 30-26, 29-27) 3 5:00
      Welterweight Daniel Rodriguez def. Rico Farrington Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) 3 5:00
      Heavyweight Rodrigo Nascimento def. Michal Martínek Submission (arm-triangle choke) 1 3:16

        Contract awards

        The following fighters were awarded contracts with the UFC:[18]

        Week 7 - August 6

        Dana White's Contender Series 23
        Information
        PromotionDWCS
        DateAugust 6, 2019
        VenueUFC Apex Centre
        CityLas Vegas, Nevada, United States
        Main Card
        Weight class Method Round Time Notes
        Lightweight Omar Morales def. Harvey Park TKO (punches) 2 1:06
        Women's Flyweight Lucrezia Ria def. Marilia Santos Decision (split) (27-30, 29-28, 29-28) 3 5:00
        Featherweight Herbert Burns def. Darrick Minner Submission (triangle choke) 1 2:29
        Middleweight André Muniz def. Taylor Johnson Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 1:46
        Bantamweight Dwight Joseph def. Jay Perrin Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) 3 5:00

          Contract awards

          The following fighters were awarded contracts with the UFC:[19]

          Week 8 - August 13

          Dana White's Contender Series 24
          Information
          PromotionDWCS
          DateAugust 13, 2019
          VenueUFC Apex Centre
          CityLas Vegas, Nevada, United States
          Main Card
          Weight class Method Round Time Notes
          Light Heavyweight William Knight def. Herdem Alacabek TKO (punches) 3 4:34
          Welterweight Brok Weaver def. Devin Smyth Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) 3 5:00
          Women's Bantamweight Sarah Alpar def. Shanna Young Submission (rear-naked choke) 2 2:55
          Bantamweight Tony Gravely def. Ray Rodriguez TKO (punches) 3 2:16
          Light Heavyweight Julius Anglickas def. Karl Reed Submission (rear-naked choke) 3 3:25

            Contract awards

            The following fighters were awarded contracts with the UFC:[20]

            Week 9 - August 20

            Dana White's Contender Series 25
            Information
            PromotionDWCS
            DateAugust 20, 2019
            VenueUFC Apex Centre
            CityLas Vegas, Nevada, United States
            Main Card
            Weight class Method Round Time Notes
            Welterweight Philip Rowe def. Leon Shahbazyan TKO (punches) 3 0:16
            Light Heavyweight Jamal Pogues def. Marcos Brigagão Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) 3 5:00
            Catchweight (139 lbs) Steve Garcia def. Desmond Torres TKO (punches) 1 4:35 [lower-alpha 1]
            Women's Strawweight Mallory Martin def. Micol Di Segni Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 29-28) 3 5:00
            Bantamweight Ricky Steele def. Phil Caracappa Decision (split) (28-29, 29-28, 29-28) 3 5:00
            1. ↑ Originally a bantamweight bout; Garcia missed weight.

            Contract awards

            The following fighters were awarded contracts with the UFC:[21]

            Week 10 - August 27

            Dana White's Contender Series 26
            Information
            PromotionDWCS
            DateAugust 27, 2019
            VenueUFC Apex Centre
            CityLas Vegas, Nevada, United States
            Main Card
            Weight class Method Round Time Notes
            Middleweight Duško Todorović def. Teddy Ash Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) 3 5:00
            Middleweight Impa Kasanganay def. Kailan Hill Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) 3 5:00
            Lightweight Peter Barrett def. Sang Hoon Yoo Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) 3 5:00
            Heavyweight Ben Sosoli vs. Dustin Joynson NC (eye poke) 1 2:08
            Featherweight T.J. Brown def. Dylan Lockard Submission (arm-triangle choke) 3 2:59 [lower-alpha 1]
            1. ↑ Brown was deducted one point in round 1 due to an illegal kick.

            Contract awards

            The following fighters were awarded contracts with the UFC:[22]

            References

            1. ↑ "ESPN and ESPN+ to become exclusive media home of the UFC in the U.S." ufc.com. 2018-05-23. Retrieved 2018-06-13.
            2. ↑ John Morgan (April 22, 2019). "Dana White's Contender Series launches third season on June 18". mmajunkie.com.
            3. ↑ Edgar, Rodney James (17 June 2019). "Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series Season 3 Week 1 Weigh-In Results". Cageside Press. Retrieved 7 September 2019.
            4. ↑ "Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series". www.ufc.tv. Retrieved 7 September 2019.
            5. ↑ "Dana White's Contender Series Fights, Fight Cards, Videos, Pictures, Events and more". Sherdog. Retrieved 7 September 2019.
            6. ↑ "Results: Dana White's Contender Series - Season 3, Episode 1". UFC. Retrieved 2019-06-19.
            7. ↑ MMA, LowKick (2019-06-19). "Dana White's Contender Series 17 Results: Two Fighters Earn Contracts". LowKickMMA.com. Retrieved 2019-06-19.
            8. ↑ "RESULTS: DANA WHITE'S CONTENDER SERIES - SEASON 3, EPISODE 2". UFC. Retrieved 2019-06-26.
            9. ↑ Lee, Alexander K. (2019-06-25). "Dana White's Contender Series Season 3, Week 2 results: Miles Johns, Miguel Baeza earn contracts on decision-filled night". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2019-06-26.
            10. ↑ DNA, MMA. "Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series Seizoen 3 Week 3". Retrieved 2019-06-03.
            11. ↑ Martin, Damon (2019-07-09). "Contender's Series results: All five winners earn UFC contracts". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2019-07-09.
            12. ↑ Trocoli was released by the UFC after testing positive for nadrolone.
            13. ↑ DNA, MMA. "Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series Seizoen 3 Week 4". Retrieved 2019-06-10.
            14. ↑ Lee, Alexander K. (2019-07-16). "Dana White's Contender Series Season 3, Week 4 results: Four fighters ride finishes to UFC contracts". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2019-07-16.
            15. ↑ DNA, MMA. "Dana White's Contender Series Seizoen 3 Week 5". Retrieved 2019-06-20.
            16. ↑ Cruz, Guilherme (2019-07-23). "Contender Series results: Three fighters earn UFC deals". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2019-07-23.
            17. ↑ DNA, MMA. "Dana White's Contender Series Seizoen 3 Week 6". Retrieved 2019-06-20.
            18. ↑ Martin, Damon (2019-07-30). "Dana White's Contender Series results season 3, week 6: Flying knee KO's highlight latest episode". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2019-07-30.
            19. ↑ Martin, Damon (2019-08-06). "Dana White's Contender Series: Season 3, Week 7 Results: 3 fighters awarded UFC contracts". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2019-08-06.
            20. ↑ Lee, Alexander K. (2019-08-13). "Dana White's Contender Series results: Four receive contracts on night of third-round stoppages". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2019-08-13.
            21. ↑ Lee, Alexander K. (2019-08-20). "Dana White's Contender Series results: Philip Rowe lone contract winner after thrilling main event". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2019-08-20.
            22. ↑ Lee, Alexander K. (2019-08-27). "Dana White's Contender Series results: TJ Brown, Peter Barrett, Dusko Todorovic signed on season finale". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2019-08-27.
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