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Dana White's Contender Series 72 videos: Hear from four UFC contract winners

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: Talisson Teixeira of Brazil reacts after being awarded a UFC contract during Dana White's Contender Series Season Eight, Week Six at UFC APEX on September 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: Talisson Teixeira of Brazil reacts after being awarded a UFC contract during Dana White's Contender Series Season Eight, Week Six at UFC APEX on September 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)

LAS VEGAS – Dana White’s Contender Series 72 took place Tuesday at the UFC Apex, with four winners earning UFC contracts from Dana White following their performances.

Below, check out the complete results from DWCS 72 and hear from the fighters set to begin their UFC journeys.

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DWCS 72 full results

  • Elijah Smith def. Aaron Tau via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

  • Tallison Teixeira def. Arthur Lopes via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 1:57

  • Benjamin Bennett def. Joey Hart via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)

  • Ateba Gautier def. Yura Naito via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 4:00

  • Ahmad Hassanzada def. Dylan Mantello via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 3, 2:14

Ahmad Hassanzada

Ateba Gautier

Tallison Teixeira

Elijah Smith

Dana White

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