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Six Contracts Awarded on DWCS 85 as Martinetti–Vologdin Land Dual Deals, Bonuses

The penultimate Season 9 card at the UFC Apex delivered finish-heavy action, with record output that propels the series toward next week’s finale.

Overview

  • Adrian Luna Martinetti defeated Mark Vologdin by unanimous decision (29-28) in a widely praised co-main event, with Dana White immediately signing both fighters and granting each a $25,000 bonus.
  • Magomed Zaynukov beat Lucas Caldas 30-26 in the main event, setting a DWCS lightweight record for significant strikes and securing a UFC deal.
  • Luke Fernandez recorded a 15-second TKO of Rafael Pergentino, tying the second-fastest stoppage in Contender Series history to earn a contract.
  • Imanol Rodriguez knocked out Roque Conceicao in the first round to claim a UFC contract following his TUF 33 run.
  • Luis Felipe Dias submitted Donavon Hedrick via rear-naked choke in Round 2 to complete a six-contract night for Week 9.