Dana White’s Contender Series 85 Results/Highlights

The penultimate episode of season 9 of Dana White’s Contender Series took place on Tuesday, where ten fighters fought for the opportunity to win a coveted UFC contract under the watchful eye of UFC CEO Dana White.

The UFC Apex in Las Vegas was the setting, and lightweights Magomed Zaynukov and Lucas Caldas squared off in the feature bout of the evening.

DWCS 85 full results

• Magomed Zaynukov defeated Lucas Caldas via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)
• Adrian Luna Martinetti defeated Mark Vologdin via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
• Imanol Rodriguez defeated Roque Conceicao via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 2:12
• Luis Felipe Dias defeated Donavon Hedrick via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 4:37
• Luke Fernandez defeated Rafael Pergentino via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 0:15

The Big Winners From DWCS 85 

Dana White handed out six contracts on the night, rewarding victorious fighters Luke Fernandez, Luis Felipe Dias, Imonal Rodriguez, and Magomed Zaynukov. He also surprised both Adrian Luna Martinetti — who came away with the win — and Mark Vologdin — despite his loss — by awarding them UFC deals along with $25,000 bonuses immediately after their bout.