Dana White’s Contender Series 40 results: Four more fighters score UFC deals

Dana White’s Contender Series 40 results: Four more fighters score UFC deals

LAS VEGAS – MMA Junkie was on scene and reporting live from Tuesday’s Dana White’s Contender Series 40 event, where four more athletes scored UFC deals.

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.

In the featured bout, a pair of middleweight prospects clashed, with Ohio’s AJ Dobson (6-0) scoring a wild win over Jordan’s Hashem Arkhagha (6-1).

The UFC Apex hosts Tuesday’s card, which streams on ESPN+. The full lineup includes:

• AJ Dobson def. Hashem Arkhagha via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 4:21
• Michael Morales vs. Nikolay Veretennikov via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
• Steven Nguyen vs. Theo Rlayang via unanimous decision (29-27, 29-27, 30-26)
• Kleydson Rodrigues def. Santo Curatolo via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
• Victor Martinez def. Jacob Rosales via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)