Wed Sep 25 02:11:20 UTC 2024: ## Five Fighters Secure UFC Contracts on Contender Series Week 7
**Las Vegas, NV** – The seventh episode of Dana White’s Contender Series season eight delivered a night of exciting fights and five new UFC contracts. This marked only the second time this season that all five winners earned a spot on the UFC roster.
The main event saw Danylo Voievodkin upset Bailey Schoenfelder with a lightning-fast first-round submission victory. Voievodkin, the underdog on the night, dominated from the opening bell and secured a rear-naked choke in just over a minute.
Daniel Frunza continued the momentum with a second-round TKO win over Vadym Kutsyi. Frunza’s powerful striking overwhelmed Kutsyi, who was unable to recover after a dominant first round for Frunza.
Kevin Christian emerged victorious in a thrilling back-and-forth battle against Francesco Mazzeo. After a tough first round where Mazzeo controlled the action, Christian rallied in the second, securing a triangle armbar submission and securing his UFC contract.
Kevin Vallejos showcased impressive striking, earning a first-round knockout victory over Cam Teague. Vallejos, making his second Contender Series appearance, dominated the fight from start to finish.
The night kicked off with a unanimous decision victory for Alexia Thainara over Rose Conceicao. Thainara’s relentless aggression and activity proved too much for Conceicao, who faced her first career defeat.
With all five fighters earning contracts, Contender Series week 7 provided an exciting showcase of talent and cemented the program’s reputation for discovering future UFC stars.
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