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DWCS 55 video: Nurullo Aliev mauls way to TKO, then hounds Dana White: ‘Next week, I’m ready’

Nurullo Aliev had a speech for Dana White ready after his TKO win at DWCS 55.

[autotag]Nurullo Aliev[/autotag] wants a UFC contract, bad.

The 22-year-old unbeaten prospect dominated and finished [autotag]Josh Wick[/autotag] in first-round TKO win at Dana White Contender Series 55. The event took place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

It was a flawless showing by Aliev (7-0). He took down Wick (12-6) mid-round and then landed ground-and-pound on Wick until he got the stoppage victory.

Below, you can watch Aliev’s finish:

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For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for Dana White’s Contender Series 55.

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Dana White’s Contender Series 55 live results (8 p.m. ET)

Follow along with the live results of Dana White’s Contender Series 55 live at UFC Apex.

LAS VEGAS – MMA Junkie is on scene reporting live from Tuesday’s Dana White’s Contender Series 55 event.

Added: 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.

The ninth and penultimate week of Season 6 will see 10 fighters compete for their shot at a UFC contract. A middleweight contest between Leon Aliu (10-1) and Brunno Ferreira (8-0) serves as the featured bout of the five-bout lineup.

Additionally, 17-year-old Raul Rosas Jr. (5-0) will attempt to become the youngest fighter to ever receive a UFC contract when he takes on Mando Gutierrez (7-1) in a bantamweight matchup.

The UFC Apex hosts Tuesday’s card, which streams live on ESPN+ and begins at 8 p.m. ET.

Full results of Dana White’s Contender Series 55 include:

  • [autotag]Leon Aliu[/autotag] vs. [autotag]Brunno Ferreira[/autotag]
  • [autotag]Raul Rosas Jr.[/autotag] vs. [autotag]Mando Gutierrez[/autotag]
  • [autotag]Austen Lane[/autotag] vs. [autotag]Richard Jacobi[/autotag]
  • [autotag]Nurullo Aliev[/autotag] vs. [autotag]Josh Wick[/autotag]
  • [autotag]Roybert Echeverria[/autotag] vs. [autotag]Jafel Cavalcante Filho[/autotag]

Continue reading below for more details about each fight once the card begins.