LAS VEGAS – MMA Junkie is on scene reporting reside from Tuesday’s Dana White’s Contender Collection 75 occasion, which begins at 8 p.m. ET.
Dana White’s Contender Collection playing cards see prospects combating for the chance to signal a UFC deal, with UFC president Dana White readily available to make the selections.
The ninth week of the eighth season will see 10 fighters compete for his or her shot at a UFC contract. Within the characteristic bout at mild heavyweight, former kickboxing standout Artem Vakhitov (2-1), who holds a September 2021 victory over UFC champion Alex Pereira below the GLORY banner, will tackle Islem Masraf (3-0).
The UFC Apex hosts the cardboard, which streams reside on ESPN+.
DWCS 75 round-by-round updates
Vanilto Antunes vs. Islam Dulatov
Spherical 1 – Antunes opens up with a robust leg kick. Dulatov responds with a quick mixture. They reset, and Dulatov darts ahead, unloading punches. He’s simply throwing bombs at Antunes proper now! Not all the things is touchdown, however the punches preserve coming! Antunes lastly will get a maintain of him to cease the storm. Dulatov exits the clinch, and steps proper again in with one other livid mixture. Antunes makes an attempt to reply, however Dulatov prices ahead with one other combo. Antunes begins to fireside again with large strikes. Dulatov steps out of hazard, however steps again in with an enormous proper elbow! Antunes folds to the canvas! He’s out chilly!
End result: Islam Dulatov def. Vanilto Antunes by way of knockout (elbow) – Spherical 1, 2:44
Recap:
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Information: Antunes (16-7), Dulatov (11-1)
Division: Welterweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Blake Grice
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Anthony Drilich vs. Sean Gauci
Spherical 1 – Gauci comes out to manage the middle of the cage, conserving his arms excessive and tight. Drilich circles on the skin and provides just a few punches. Gauci shoots in however is definitely denied. Drilich fires off a quick combo as Gauci closes in. Drilich continues to circle and work behind a proper jab. One other takedown try from Gauci is shucked off. Extra fast punches from Drilich discover the mark as Gauci stalks ahead. Gauci will get in on a single leg, however is pushed away. Drilich retains the putting quantity excessive. One minute left. Gauci lastly lands significant offense with a pair of stable proper arms. He connects once more within the remaining alternate.
MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-9 for Drilich.
Spherical 2 – Drilich fires in a tough kick to the physique, adopted by fast punches as he circles on the skin. Gauci sits on a proper hand, discovering the goal upstairs. Extra punches provided from Drilich. Gauci shoots in, finishing a takedown, however Drilich is true again as much as his ft. Drilich will get again to working behind his proper jab as his circles. Gauci lands a stable proper elbow. Drilich shoots in a second later, however is definitely stuffed. Gauci will get a double leg, however can’t preserve the battle on the mat. He lands a pleasant strike on the exit. Drilich lands a pleasant inside kick to punches combo. Gauci lands a trio of laborious punches earlier than the horn.
MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-9 for Gauci.
Spherical 3 – Drilich comes out firing fast strikes from the skin. Gauci prices in with robust punches. A knee strike from Drilich seems to land low, however Gauci waves the ref away. Gauci stays on the heavy ahead stress, touchdown stable punches earlier than taking pictures for a takedown. It’s profitable, however Drilich will get up shortly. Gauci lands a tough proper hook. The punching exchanges proceed at a excessive clip, with Drilich providing extra quantity, however Gauci extra energy. One other takedown menace from Gauci goes nowhere, however he lands an elbow on the exit. Drilich retains touching with punches. Gauci will get a takedown, this time conserving the battle on the bottom in guard. Massive floor and pound from the highest for Gauci till the ultimate horn.
MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-9 for Gauci, giving him the battle 29-28.
End result: Sean Gauci def. Anthony Drilich by way of unanimous choice (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
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Information: Drilich (8-2), Gauci (10-1)
Division: Flyweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Mike Beltran
Lucas Camacho vs. Mario Pinto
Spherical 1 –
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Information: Camacho (6-0), Pinto (8-0)
Division: Heavyweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee:
Chasen Blair vs. Kody Steele
Spherical 1 –
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Information: Blair (6-0), Pinto (8-0)
Division: Light-weight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee:
Islem Masraf vs. Artem Vakhitov
Spherical 1 –
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Information: Masraf (3-0), Vakhitov (2-1)
Division: Mild heavyweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
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