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Dana White’s Contender Series 42 results: Four fighters signed to UFC, one heads to ‘Lookin’ for a Fight’

LAS VEGAS – MMA Junkie was on scene and reporting live from Tuesday’s Dana White’s Contender Series 42 event, where four more fighters secured a UFC contract, and one athletes was invited to a future episode of “Dana White’s Looking’ for a Fight.”

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.

In the featured bout, Canadian Mike Malott (7-1-1) scored a quick submission win over 21-year-old Israeli prospect Shimon Smotritsky (7-0) in a welterweight matchup.

The UFC Apex hosted Tuesday’s card, which streamed on ESPN+. The full Dana White’s Contender Series 42 lineup includes:

  • Mike Malott def. Shimon Smotritsky via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 1, 0:39
  • Carlos Hernandez def. Daniel Barez via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-29)
  • Fernie Garcia def. Josh Weems via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 2:10
  • Joseph Holmes def. Shonte Barnes via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 2:46
  • Genaro Valdez def. Patrik White via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 0:44

MMA Junkie’s Fight of the Month for April: A thrilling battle for the BMF belt

With another action-packed month of MMA in the books, MMA Junkie looks at the best fights from April 2024: Here are the five nominees, listed in chronological order, and winner of MMA Junkie’s Fight of the Month award for April. At the bottom of the post, let us know...

Kevin Borjas: ‘Alessandro Costa is now Mexican … he’ll be fighting as a visitor’ at UFC 301 in Brazil

Brazil has always been known to be a passionate and fiery crowd when it comes to MMA, and some even think the fans there are wild enough to give their home fighters an edge over their foreign rivals. From throwing things to the famed ‘Uh, Vai Morrer!’ – “You’re...

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