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DWCS 42 video: Genaro Valdez knocks out Patrik White’s mouthpiece, scores second-round TKO

The first fight of Dana White’s Contender Series 42 was incredibly wild.

The first fight of Tuesday’s Dana White’s Contender Series 42 was one of the wildest in the show’s history.

Lightweight UFC hopefuls [autotag]Genaro Valdez[/autotag] and Patrik White thew caution to the wind, creating an incredible fight filled with wild action at the UFC Apex.

Before the bout started, the fight was already unique as White (9-2) forgot his protective cup and mouthpiece backstage, prompting him to leave the cageside preparation point to retrieve the items.

If the pre-fight blunder was any indication, something special was bound to unfold inside the cage. The action that followed certainly exceeded the wildest of expectations.

Valdez (10-0) hurt White early from strikes and locked in a deep choke attempt. However, White rallied hard in the second half of the round and did most of his damage after his mouthpiece fell out.

Check out video of the fight below (via @UFC Twitter):

Valdez returned fire as well but certainly wore the most damage as he returned to his corner bloodied. However, he would walk away the winner after pouring on the offense early in the second round, scoring a stoppage from punches just 44 seconds into the frame.

Valdez remained undefeated and has most likely earned a shot in the UFC with his gutsy performance in front of UFC president Dana White, who gave a standing ovation at the conclusion of the fight.

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Dana White’s Contender Series 42 live results (8 p.m. ET)

MMA Junkie is on scene and reporting live from Tuesday’s Dana White’s Contender Series 42 event, which kicks off at 8 p.m. ET.

LAS VEGAS – MMA Junkie is on scene and reporting live from Tuesday’s Dana White’s Contender Series 42 event, which kicks off at 8 p.m. ET.

Dana White’s Contender Series cards see prospects fighting for the opportunity to sign a UFC deal, with UFC president Dana White on hand to make the decisions.

In the featured bout, 21-year-old Israeli prospect [autotag]Shimon Smotritsky[/autotag] (7-0) takes on Canadian [autotag]Mike Malott[/autotag] (6-1-1) in a welterweight matchup.

The UFC Apex hosts Tuesday’s card, which streams on ESPN+. The full Dana White’s Contender Series 42 lineup includes:

  • Shimon Smotritsky vs. Mike Malott
  • Daniel Barez vs. Carlos Hernandez
  • Fernie Garcia vs. Josh Weems
  • Shonte Barnes vs. Joseph Holmes
  • Genaro Valdez vs. Patrik White

Dana White’s Contender Series 42 official weigh-in results, live video stream (12 p.m. ET)

MMA Junkie is on scene and reporting live from Monday’s official Dana White’s Contender Series 42 fighter weigh-ins.

LAS VEGAS – MMA Junkie is on scene and reporting live from Monday’s official Dana White’s Contender Series 42 fighter weigh-ins, and you can catch a live video stream of the action, beginning at noon ET.

Dana White’s Contender Series cards see prospects fighting for the opportunity to sign a UFC deal, with UFC president Dana White on hand to make the decisions.

In the featured bout, 21-year-old Israeli prospect [autotag]Shimon Smotritsky[/autotag] (7-0) takes on Canadian [autotag]Mike Malott[/autotag] (6-1-1) in a welterweight matchup.

The early weigh-ins take place at the UFC host hotel in Las Vegas. The UFC Apex hosts Tuesday’s card, which streams on ESPN+.

The full Dana White’s Contender Series 42 weigh-in results include:

  • Shimon Smotritsky () vs. Mike Malott ()
  • Daniel Barez () vs. Carlos Hernandez ()
  • Fernie Garcia () vs. Josh Weems ()
  • Shonte Barnes () vs. Joseph Holmes ()
  • Genaro Valdez () vs. Patrik White ()