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Thrilling Showdowns at DWCS: Season 8, Week 7 Results Revealed!

2024-09-25

UFC’s Dana White Contender Series (DWCS) returned with a night filled with excitement on Tuesday night at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, showcasing the raw talent and fierce competition of aspiring mixed martial artists.

In the highlight match, undefeated heavyweights faced off as Bailey Schoenfelder (5-0) battled Danylo Voievodkin (6-0). Schoenfelder, known for his explosive ability to finish fights, made a name for himself in Bellator and LFA before capturing a CFFC title with a stunning second-round knockout of Greg Velasco. Impressively, all of Schoenfelder's victories have come by knockout or submission, illustrating his finishing prowess.

On the other hand, Danylo Voievodkin, entering the cage with an unblemished record, demonstrated an even more decisive style. The Ukrainian heavyweight has remarkably won all his fights inside the distance, with none making it past the first round. In a jaw-dropping statistic, five of Voievodkin’s wins came in under a minute, with four of those occurring in less than 30 seconds!

In the penultimate bout, fans witnessed Daniel Frunza (8-2) take on Vadym Kutsyi (16-1) in a highly anticipated welterweight clash, adding to the evening's intensity.

This season of DWCS has already seen 24 contracts awarded, with one memorable week showcasing all five winning fighters receiving a coveted spot in the UFC. The stakes are higher than ever as fighters vie for a shot at glory in the entertainment capital of the world!

Check out the incredible results from a night of thrilling matchups:

Fight Card Results:

- Danylo Voievodkin def. Bailey Schoenfelder via submission (rear-naked choke) — Round 1, 1:13.

- Daniel Frunza def. Vadym Kutsyi via TKO (punches) — Round 2, 3:30.

- Kevin Christian def. Francesco Mazzeo via submission (triangle armbar) — Round 2, 4:17.

- Kevin Vallejos def. Cam Teague via TKO (punches) — Round 1, 2:23.

- Alexia Thainara def. Rose Conceicao via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).

With talent like this on display, fans are left asking: Who will be the next UFC superstar? Stay tuned as this thrilling season continues to unfold!