Season 6 continued on Tuesday night with Dana White’s Contender Series 53. At the end of the night, if any fighters impressed UFC President Dana White enough, they were awarded a UFC contract.
In the featured bout of the night, light heavyweights took center stage when Rodalfo Bellato (8-1) faced undefeated Vitor Petrino (6-0). Other bouts were held at welterweight, heavyweight, lightweight, and women’s flyweight.
When it was all said and down, four contracts were handed out — including to the Bonfim brothers, who became the second sibling pair in DWCS history to earn contracts.
The contracts went to Vitor Petrino, Gabriel Bonfim, Karl Williams, and Ismael Bonfim.
If you missed out on the action, we have you covered with a full look at the results and highlights from an exciting night below.
Dana White’s Contender Series 53 Results
Vitor Petrino def. Rodolfo Bellato via knockout (punch) – Round 2, 3:36
Vitor Petrino just closed the show with a 𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐆 💥 #DWCS pic.twitter.com/50hERe24la
— UFC (@ufc) September 7, 2022
Gabriel Bonfim def. Trey Waters via submission (Von Flue choke) – Round 1, 4:13
Gabriel Bonfim gets the first finish of the night via VON FLUE !!!!!#DWCS
pic.twitter.com/0tjVQH8fGE— MMA mania (@mmamania) September 7, 2022
Karl Williams def. Jimmy Lawson via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Ismael Bonfim def. Nariman Abbasov via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Tereza Bleda def. Nayara Maia via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)
