Dana White's Contender Series 2022 Week 6 Play-by-Play and Results

Alex Morgan (144.5) vs. Blake Bilder (145.5)

ODDS: Morgan (-220); Bilder (+175)

Round 1

Tristar gym member Morgan enters after a title-winning effort in the Samourai MMA promotion, while the unbeaten Bilder is a Cage Fury Fighting Championships title holder. Jason Herzog gets the night’s opening assignment. Morgan takes the center of the cage with Bilder circling on the outside. Morgan with an impactful kick to his foe’s lead leg. Bilder with a couple jabs and Morgan answers with a straight right. Bilder throws a 1-2 with his guard held high. A hard low kick lands for Morgan. Bilder finds the range on a solid right hand. Another calf kick lands for Morgan. Bilder kicks the body. A right hand behind the ear from Bilder buckles Morgan and Bilder immediately jumps on his foe’s back. Morgan goes to the floor and fights off the choke with his hands initially. When the Tristar export returns to his feet, Bilder is able to slide his arm under the chin. He pulls Morgan back to the canvas and the Canadian taps out in a matter of seconds.

The Official Result

Blake Bilder def. Alex Morgan via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) R1 3:15

Victoria Dudakova (116) vs. Maria Silva (115)

ODDS: Silva (-280); Dudakova (+235)

Round 1

Russia’s Dudakova is undefeated in five professional outings, with four submission triumphs to her credit. She’ll square off against Brazil’s Silva, an 8-0 fighter with one victory on the Contender Series under her belt already. Mike Beltran will officiate the bout. Silva opens with a kick to the body followed by a right hand. Dudakov closes the distance, forces the clinch and plants Silva on her back. Dudakov is inside Silva’s guard, and the Brazilian is trying to stay busy off her back with short punches to the head. Silva is doing a good job controlling Dudakov and preventing the Russian from landing offense. Dudakova stands and attempts to drop punches from above. She can’t clear Silva’s legs and dives back into full guard. Dudakova lands a couple solid strikes to the head before standing. She dives back in behind a right hand. The Russian works to pass, but Silva’s defensive guard is solid. Dudakova stays heavy on top. Silva creates space with her guard and Dudakova stands. Beltran orders a standup with less than a minute to go. Dudakova clinches immediately and shoves Silva into the fence. Silva thorws a knee and turns her foe into the fence. Dudakova gets Silva down once again late in the round and she’ll end the period in top position.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Dudakova
Mike Fridley scores the round: 10-9 Dudakova
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Dudakova

Round 2

Silva throws a body kick, but Dudakova pressures behind punches and ties up her foe against the fence. This time, however, Silva is able to take the Russian to the canvas. Silva passes to full mount as Dudakova attempts to hold her close. Silva postures up and lands punches and a short elbow. Dudakova fights to buck Silva off her and recovers guard in the process. Silva stands and kicks at the legs of her opponent. She lands several hard kicks with Dudakova on her back before Beltran orders a standup. They clinch in the center of the cage, and Silva works Dudakova back to the fence. Dudakova fails on a trip attempt, and Silva shoves her into the cage. Dudakova hip tosses Silva to the mat and lands in top position. Silva utilizes a butterfuly guard as Dudakova attempts to drop some short punches from above. Silva kicks Dudakova off of her, but the Russsian lands a standing punch to the body before attempting to clear the guard. She can’t clear the legs and Silva hustles to her feet. Dudakova's leg appears to buckle at range. They clinch, and Dudakova goes for another throw before transitioning to a leg lock attempt. The round ends with Silva punching the body and head of Dudakova before the horn.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Silva
Mike Fridley scores the round: 10-9 Silva
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Silva

Round 3

A cageside doctor comes in to check out Dudakova’s knee at the beginning of the round, and the Russian insists that she’s OK. Silva lands a body kick and a right hand. Dudakova shoots for a single-leg takedown and gets Silva to the mat. Silva nearly reverses, but Dudakova is able to stay on top. Silva creates space with her legs and Dudakova dives back in. Finally, she is able to clear Silva’s legs and pass to side control. Silva attempts to bridge out, but it’s to no avail. Dudakova secures the crucifix briefly and flurries with short punches. Silva frees her arm but Dudakova is still in side control. Dudakova remains heavy on top, thwarting Silva’s attempts to reverse or create space. Dudakova lands a few shoulder strikes from above. Silva briefly scrambles out of danger only to see Dudakova transition to her back. Dudakova gets both hooks in and looks to secure a choke. Silva fights off her opponent’s hands, so Dudakova lands some short punches to the head. There’s less than a minute to go, and Dudakova is still in control. The round ends with Dudakova continuing to land short shots while attached to Silva’s back.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Dudakova (29-28 Dudakova)
Mike Fridley scores the round: 10-9 Dudakova (29-28 Dudakova)
Brian Knapp scores the round:10-9 Dudakova (29-28 Dudakova)

The Official Result

Victoria Dudakova def. Maria Silva via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) R3 5:00

Rodrigo Lidio (155) vs. Mateusz Rebecki (155.5)

ODDS: Rebecki (-230); Lidio (+195)

Round 1

Brazil’s Lidio is a former Future FC title holder riding the momentum of a four-bout knockout streak. Poland’s Rebecki has been victorious in 15 of 16 professional outings and is a champion in the Fight Exclusive Night organization. Jason Herzog is the man in charge of this lightweight bout. Rebecki takes the center of the cage and eats a big head kick moments later. Rebecki takes it without issue and takes the Brazilian down. Rebecki is inside the full guard of his opponent. Lidio slides to the cage in hopes of standing. Lidio is in a seated position and Rebecki laces one leg up while landing some punches. Lidio stands and Rebecki threatens with a gullotine before they separate. Rebecki shoots again, locks his hands and pulls Lidio off the fence for another takedown. Rebecki briefly passes to side control before Lidio recovers half guard. Rebecki passes to side control and then locks in a rear-naked choke. Lidio makes a mistake by turning into it. Rebecki doesn’t have any hooks in but the squeeze is tight, and he forces Lidio to tap to a rear-naked choke while essentially being in half guard.

The Official Result

Mateusz Rebecki def. Rodrigo Lidio via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) R1 3:05

Matej Penaz (185) vs. Sedriques Dumas (184.5)

ODDS: Penaz (-155); Dumas (+135)

Round 1

Czech Republic native Penaz has compiled a 6-0 mark while competing exclusively in the Oktagon MMA promotion, but he also has extensive kickboxing experience. Dumas is also 6-0 with a handful of bouts in Jorge Masvidal’s iKon Fighting Championship. Mike Beltran will be the third man in the cage. Dumas opens with an inside leg kick and then he has a high kick blocked. Moments later, Dumas closes distance a clean left hand and gets a body lock takedown. Dumas quickly assumes mount, but Penaz scrambles to his feet. During that process, Dumas locks in a standing guillotine choke. He goes with a high elbow grip and continues to apply the squeeze. Penaz can’t find a place to separate his opponent’s hands, leaving him no choice to tap out in short order.

The Official Result

Sedriques Dumas def. Matej Penaz via Submission (Guillotine Choke) R1 0:47

Yusaku Kinoshita (171) vs. Jose Henrique Souza (171)

ODDS: Kinoshita (-210); Souza (+180)

Round 1

Japan’s Kinoshita enters the Contender Series with five first-round finishes to his credit, while Brazil’s Souza is 5-0 and coming off a win under the Legacy Fighting Alliance banner. Jason Herzog will ref the evening’s feature bout. Kinoshita kicks the lead leg of his foe. Another leg kick lands for Kinoshita. Souza lands an uppercut after absorbing a body kick from Kinoshita. Kinoshita goes back to attacking the legs and one lands on the cup. Souza is given some time to recover and we’re bck at it. Kinoshita pressures and lands a big right hand. They trade and Souza lands some big shots o fhis own. Kinoshita continues to walk his man down, but Souza thorws a straight right. Souza just misses a high kick and a spinning backfist. Kinoshita laughs and tries a spinning attack of his own, but it’s off the mark. Kinoshita targets the lead leg of his foe and he moves forward with punches. Souza sticks a nice jab. Another leg kick lands for Kinoshita. Kinoshita lands a straight left to the body. Souza answers with a right. Kinoshita kicks the lead leg and then kicks the body of Souza. Souza leaps in with a knee but Kinoshita avoids serious damage. Souza lands a nice left hook before the horn.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Kinoshita
Mike Fridley scores the round: 10-9 Souza
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Kinoshita

Round 2

Souza misses a high kick and Kinoshita smiles before landing a leg kick. Souza with a two-punch combination and Kinoshita attacks the legs again. Souza responds with a front kick. Kinoshita lands a leg kick and then pressures with punches. Souza just misses a knee. Kinoshita kicks the body, then has a high kick blockes. Kinoshita bites down on his mouthpiece and lands a few power punches with Souza backed into the fence. Kinoshita targets the lead leg and then sticks several jabs into Souza’s mug. A solid straight right lands for Souza. They trade and Souza urges his foe onward. They continue to trade, and then Kinoshita goes back to attacking the legs. Souza just misses an upward elbow, drawing a smile from Kinoshita. Souza counters a low kick with a stiff jab. A right hand langs for Souza as he forces the issue. Kinoshita kicks the inside leg and Souza answers with a straight right. Kinoshita stalks Souza and lands a left hook. Souza circles away and absorbs another leg kick. A right uppercut-left hand combo lands for Souza.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Kinoshita
Mike Fridley scores the round: 10-9 Kinoshita
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Kinoshita

Round 3

Kinoshita moves in with punches and gets poked in the eye, as Souza’s fingers are outstretched. Kinoshita is given some time to recover by Herzog. After a brief respite, we’re back underway and there’s no point deduction, although Souza had been warned about his extending fingers multiple times. Moments later, Kinoshita slips a punch and levels Souza with an absolutely brutal counter left hook. Souza falls to his back and Kinoshita dives in with ground-and-pound. More and more shots are getting through, and Herzog has seen enough, and he steps in to save Souza from further damage.

The Official Result

Yusaku Kinoshita def. Jose Henrique Souza via TKO (Punches) R3 0:43