Dana White's Contender Series 49 results: Bo Nickal invited back for second fight, 3 others receive UFC contracts
LAS VEGAS – MMA Junkie was on scene and reporting live from Tuesday’s Dana White’s Contender Series 49 event.
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.
The third week of the sixth season saw 10 fighters compete for their shot at a UFC contract. In the featured bout, three-time Division I All American wrestler and MMA super prospect Bo Nickal (2-0) took on Zachary Borrego (4-1) in a catchweight bout after Borrego missed the middleweight limit by 1.5 pounds. Nickal dominated and earned a quick submission win, but was not offered a UFC contract by White.
Instead, Nickal will be invited back for another DWCS fight, and White said if he wins that one, he will be in the UFC.
While Nickal’s impressive win didn’t earn a contract, the performances from three other fighters were contract-worthy. Clayton Carpenter, Erik Silva, and Jamal Pogues were extended contracts by White after their wins.
The UFC Apex hosted Tuesday’s card, which streamed on ESPN+. The full results of Dana White’s Contender Series 49 include:
Bo Nickal def. Zachary Borrego via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 1:02 Jamal Pogues def. Paulo Renato Jr. via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) Erik Silva def. Anvar Boynazarov via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 1:32 Clayton Carpenter def. Edgar Chairez via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) Karolina Wojcik def. Sandra Lavado via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)Continue reading below for more details about the event.