Dana White's Contender Series 46 results: Two UFC contracts awarded, but not for wheel kick KO
LAS VEGAS – MMA Junkie was on scene at Tuesday’s Dana White’s Contender Series 46 event where two fighters earned contracts in the final episode of the show’s fifth season.
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.
In the featured bout, 21-year-old Chinese lightweight Maheshate (6-1) took on previously-undefeated Canadian prospect Achilles Estremadura (7-1).
The UFC Apex hosted Tuesday’s card, which streamed on ESPN+.
The full results included:
- Maheshate def. Achilles Estremadura via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
- Yohan Lainesse def. Justin Burlinson via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 1:37
- Erisson Ferreira de Silva def. Qiu Lun via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
- Jonas Bilharinho def. Canaan Kawaihae via TKO (spinning wheel kick) – Round 3, 4:00
- Juan Puerta def. Shang Zhifa via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)