Dana White’s Contender Series continues Season 8 with Week 2 on Tuesday, August 20 live from UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The fight card features five bouts, with MMA prospects going head-to-head in hopes to earn a contract with the UFC.
In the main event at welterweight, Andreas Gustafsson (10-2) of Sweden faces Pat Pytlik (9-1) of Canada. Also on the card, a heavyweight bout between Rizvan Kuniev (12-2-1) and Hugo Cunha (8-1) of Brazil. Plus, Cortavious Romious (8-2) of St. Louis, Missouri and Michael Imperato (12-6) of Canada clash at bantamweight.
In addition, Australian middleweight Cameron Rowston (8-2) goes up against unbeaten Torrez Finney (8-0) of Macon, Georgia. Bantamweights Billy Brand (5-1) of Sacramento, California and Cody Haddon (6-1) of Australia kick off the action.
Dana White’s Contender Series 68 results
Get Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 8, Week 2 full fight card results below.
- Andreas Gustafsson Berg def. Pat Pytlik by TKO (knees, R2 at 3:20)
- Rizvan Kuniev def. Hugo Cunha by TKO (punches, R1 at 4:59)
- Cortavious Romious def. Michael Imperato by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
- Torrez Finney def. Cameron Rowston by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
- Cody Haddon def. Billy Brand by submission (rear-naked choke, R1 at 3:09)
UFC contract winners
Following the DWCS 68 results, UFC President Dana White named the fighters earning a contract with Ultimate Fighting Championship. The list includes Cody Haddon, Cortavious Romious, Rizvan Kuniev and Andreas Gustafsson Berg.