Following the eighth round, Dana White’s Contender Series Season 9 continues with Week 9 (aka DWCS 85), live from UFC Apex in Las Vegas on Tuesday, October 7. The fight card features five bouts with MMA prospects looking to impress and secure a UFC contract.
In the main event, Brazil’s Lucas Caldas (6-1) faces Magomed Zaynukov (7-0) at lightweight. In the co-main event, Adrian Luna Martinetti (16-1) of Ecuador takes on Mark Vologdin (12-3-1) at bantamweight.
Also on the card is a flyweight bout between Imanol Rodriguez (5-1) of Mexico and Roque Conceicao Moreira Jr. (10-2) of Brazil. A middleweight contest pits Brazilian Luis Felipe Dias (16-5) against Florida’s Donavon Hedrick (6-0).
The event opener is a light heavyweight bout between Luke Fernandez (5-0) of Forked River, NJ and Rafael Pergentino (5-0) of Brazil.
DWCS 85: Caldas vs Zaynukov results
Get DWCS 85: Caldas vs Zaynukov full fight card results below.
- Magomed Zaynukov def. Lucas Caldas by unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)
- Adrian Luna Martinetti def. Mark Vologdin by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
- Imanol Rodriguez def. Roque Conceicao Moreira Junior by TKO (punches, R1, 2:12)
- Luis Felipe Dias def. Donavon Hedrick by submission (rear-naked choke, R2, 4:37)
- Luke Fernandez def. Rafael Pergentino by TKO (punches, R1, 0:15)
UFC contract winners: Magomed Zaynukov, Adrian Luna Martinetti, Mark Vologdin, Imanol Rodriguez, Luis Felipe Dias and Luke Fernandez.
DWCS 85: Caldas vs Zaynukov live blog
DWCS Season 9, Week 9 highlights
Check out some of the best moments from the event.
UFC contract winners
The list of UFC contract winners at DWCS Season 9, Week 9 includes four names: Magomed Zaynukov, Adrian Luna Martinetti, Mark Vologdin, Imanol Rodriguez, Luis Felipe Dias and Luke Fernandez.
Post-fight press conference
The post-fight press conference wraps up the event.
Magomed Zaynukov defeats Lucas Caldas by decision
Magomed Zaynukov (8-0) defeats Brazil’s Lucas Caldas (6-2) by unanimous decision at lightweight. All three judges scored the fight 30-26.
Adrian Luna Martinetti defeats Mark Vologdin by decision
Adrian Luna Martinetti (17-1) of Ecuador defeats Mark Vologdin (12-4-1) by unanimous decision at bantamweight. All three scores were 29-28.
Imanol Rodriguez TKO's Roque Conceicao Moreira Junior
Imanol Rodriguez (6-1) of Mexico TKO’s Brazil’s Roque Conceicao Moreira Jr. (10-3) with punches at flyweight. The stoppage came at 2:12 of the opening round.
Luis Felipe Dias submits Donavon Hedrick in second round
Luis Felipe Dias (17-5) of Brazil defeats Florida’s Donavon Hedrick (6-1) by submission due to a rear-naked choke at middleweight. The time was 4:37 into the second round.
Luke Fernandez stops Rafael Pergentino in 15 seconds
Kicking off the action, Luke Fernandez (6-0) of Forked River, NJ stops Brazil’s Rafael Pergentino (5-1) in 15 seconds with punches at light heavyweight.
DWCS 85: How to watch and start time
DWCS 84 airs live on ESPN+. The start time is 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT.