LAS VEGAS – MMA Junkie was at Tuesday’s Dana White’s Contender Series 63 event at the UFC Apex.
Dana White’s Contender Series cards see prospects fighting for the opportunity to sign a UFC deal, with UFC CEO Dana White on hand to make the decisions.
The seventh episode of Season 7 saw 10 fighters compete for their shot at a UFC contract. When the action concluded, White offered contracts to three winners: flyweight Igor da Silva, lightweight Kaynan Kruschewsky, and heavyweight Shamil Gaziev.
In a rare occurrence for the series, a fight was ruled a unanimous draw. Stephanie Luciano and Talita Alencar fought hard for 15 minutes, but the scorecards had the fight even. Luciano came on strong in the third round to record a 10-8 round, and even earned a UFC contract for her late surge.
All three fighters who finished their fights earned a contract, while the lone winner by decision, Daniel James Allen, was snubbed by the UFC boss.
Full results of Dana White’s Contender Series 63 include:
- Shamil Gaziev def. Greg Velasco via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 2:38
- Daniel James Allen def. JaCobi Jones via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
- Talita Alencar vs. Stephanie Luciano ends in a draw (28-28, 28-28, 28-28)
- Kaynan Kruschewsky def. Dylan Mantello via technical submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 2:52
- Igor da Silva def. Jhonata Silva via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 2:37
For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for DWCS 63.