It was an evening for the underdogs on the most recent episode of Contender Sequence.
On Tuesday night time, the fourth episode of season eight of Contender Sequence occurred in Las Vegas on the UFC APEX and after 5 fights, three underdogs managed to get their arms raised, together with Yuneisy Duben who delivered among the finest knockouts in Contender Sequence historical past. On the finish of the night time, UFC CEO Dana White rewarded all of the underdogs with UFC contracts, together with the 2 different winners, signing 5 new fighters to the UFC.
Ko upsets Cavalcanti
Within the featured struggle of the night, Seok Hyun Ko took on Igor Cavalcanti in a welterweight contest, exhibiting well-rounded expertise to win a unanimous determination.
A +240 underdog heading into the bout, Ko survived Cavalcanti’s large haymakers and blended his expertise nicely, scoring takedowns and touchdown clear pictures on the toes, sporting Cavalcanti down for 3 rounds. In the long run, Seok Hyun Ko gained a large unanimous determination and impressed Dana White sufficient to earn a UFC contract.
Santos outboxes Currie
It wasn’t probably the most thrilling efficiency, however Djorden Santos stored his win streak alive towards Will Currie.
Santos was a large underdog in his middleweight matchup with Currie however actually didn’t look it, defending takedowns and dealing Currie over along with his superior boxing and strain. Because the struggle went on, Santos wasn’t capable of safe a end, however nonetheless picked up a large unanimous determination win and Dana White rewarded Santos for the large upset win with a UFC contract.
Bashi submits Ramos
Austin Bashi entered Contender Sequence as among the finest prospects of the season and the 22-year-old appeared each little bit of that, scoring a submission end over Dorian Ramos.
Already 12-0 in his younger MMA profession, Bashi is likely one of the new breed of fighters who has been coaching in all features of MMA since he was a toddler, and he confirmed all of these expertise, working mixtures on the toes to then transition into the grappling. Ramos fended Bashi off as greatest he may however merely had no reply for the BJJ prowess of Bashi and finally gave up the choke within the second spherical. Given how hyped he’s, it’s unsurprising that Bashi was awarded a contract.
Duben starches Clark
Yuneisy Duben delivered probably the most spectacular knockouts in Contender Sequence historical past over Shannon Clark.
A large +800 underdog coming into this matchup of two undefeated fighters, Duben got here out with a fireplace, repeatedly tagging Clark because the Canadian fighter charged blindly in. That proved to be disastrous for Clark as just a little over a minute into the struggle, Duben timed an ideal overhand proper that starched Clark stiff as a board and had Dana White telling her she was in earlier than they even obtained to the tip of the present. Then when the time for contracts did arrive, White introduced Duben with him and lauded her with reward for her nice efficiency.
Salkilld outworks Younger
Within the opening struggle of the night, Quillan Salkilld gained a hard-fought scrap over Gauge Younger.
Each Salkilld and Younger are solely 24 years previous and so they confirmed that youthful enthusiasm attempting to earn a UFC contract, nevertheless it was Salkilld’s nice kicks and wrestling capacity which allowed him to manage the motion for a lot of the struggle. So aggressive was the struggle that Dana White even went into the cage to inform each Salkilld and Younger they’ve a brilliant future within the sport, although in the end solely Salkilld acquired a contract.
Take a look at the DWCS outcomes beneath.
Seok Hyun Ko def. Igor Cavalcanti through unanimous determination (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Djorden Santos def. Will Currie through unanimous determination (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Austin Bashi def. Dorian Ramos through submission (rear-naked choke) — Spherical 2, 3:15
Yuneisy Duben def. Shannon Clark through knockout (punch) — Spherical 1, 1:13
Quillan Salkilld def. Gauge Younger through unanimous determination (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
