The recent episode of Dana White’s Contender Series saw ten prospects compete for a UFC contract. The event delivered a lot of exciting MMA action, with three of the five fights ending before the final bell.
All five winners – bantamweight Jean Matsumoto, strawweight Julia Polastri, featherweight Steven Nguyen, heavyweight Jhonata Diniz, and lightweight James Llontop – were awarded UFC contracts when the fights were over.
Two losing fighters paid winning bonuses
Kasey Tanner and A.J. Cunningham, who lost their fights, were paid their win bonuses for their performances in the cage, according to the UFC president.