DWCS Season 8, Week 2: Results and Contracts
Four fighters earned UFC contracts on Dana White’s Contender Series Season 8, Week 2, held August 20, 2024, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Cody Haddon, Andreas Gustafsson, Rizvan Kuniev and Cortavious Romious all got deals after a five-fight card that produced three finishes.
Four new UFC signings
Gustafsson earned a second-round TKO of Pat Pytlik with knees and punches. Kuniev stopped Hugo Cunha with strikes at 4:59 of the first round. Haddon submitted Billy Brand with a rear-naked choke at 3:09 of round one, while Romious won a unanimous decision over Michael Imperato.
Kuniev’s signing followed a second opportunity on the series. He had previously won a Contender Series bout without receiving a UFC contract, then returned and finished Cunha just before the opening round ended. Haddon, a young Australian bantamweight prospect, also made the most of his chance with a first-round submission.
Finney wins, but misses out
Torrez Finney earned a unanimous decision over Cam Rowston after using his wrestling and strength to control much of the bout. Despite improving his record on the show, Finney was the only winner not offered a contract that night. White encouraged him to gain more experience and return to the series.
Week 2 showed the Contender Series format at work: winning helped, but the UFC also weighed each fighter’s performance and readiness. Haddon, Gustafsson, Kuniev and Romious left Las Vegas with roster spots; Finney left with a win and a clear suggestion to continue developing.
Sources: UFC official results and scorecards; MMA Fighting.
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Tags: Dana White's Contender Series, MMA
