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Dana White’s Contender Series 47 results: One fighter earns contract in opening week

LAS VEGAS – MMA Junkie was on scene and reporting live from Tuesday’s Dana White’s Contender Series 47 event.

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 first week of the sixth season saw four bouts of action after one bout was lost on Monday. In the featured bout, Joe Pyfer (9-2) recorded the only finish of the evening by knocking out Ozzy Diaz (5-2) in the second round of their middleweight clash.

For his intensity, effort, and of course, the emphatic finish, White awarded Pyfer with the only contract of the night. The UFC boss also relayed a firey message to all future DWCS participants, encouraging them to bring their best game to leave an impression.

The event lost a bout on the scale, when Willian Souza weighed in 10 pounds over the bantamweight limit, causing his fight against Farid Basharat to be canceled.

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

  • Joe Pyfer def. Ozzy Diaz via knockout (punches) – Round 2, 1:39
  • Anton Turkalj def. Acacio dos Santos via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
  • Dennis Buzukja def. Kaleio Romero via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
  • Alessandro Costa def. Andres Luna Martinetti via split decision (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)

Continue reading below for more details about the event.

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