LAS VEGAS – MMA Junkie was at Tuesday’s Dana White’s Contender Series 62 event at the UFC Apex.
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 sixth episode of Season 7 saw 10 fighters compete for their shots at UFC contracts. When the dust settled, UFC CEO White offered contracts to all five winners: bantamweight Jean Matsumoto, strawweight Julia Polastri, featherweight Steven Nguyen, heavyweight Jhonata Diniz, and lightweight James Llontop.
The action, particularly through the first three fights, had White and the matchmakers on their feet. White even entered the cage following the conclusion of the opening bout between JeaMatsumoto and Tanner, which was a three-round striking war.
Two losing fighters, Tanner and A.J. Cunningham, were paid their win bonuses for their efforts, according to White.
Full results of Dana White’s Contender Series 62 include:
- James Llontop def. Malik Lewis via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)
- Jhonata Diniz def. Eduardo Neves via TKO (punch) – Round 1, 3:15
- Steven Nguyen def. A.J. Cunningham via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 4:06
- Julia Polastri def. Patricia Alujas via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 4:05
- Jean Matsumoto def. Kasey Tanner via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
