Dana White’s Contender Series 42 results: Four fighters signed to UFC, one heads to ‘Lookin’ for a Fight’
LAS VEGAS – MMA Junkie was on scene and reporting live from Tuesday’s Dana White’s Contender Series 42 event, where four more fighters secured a UFC contract, and one athletes was invited to a future episode of “Dana White’s Looking’ for a Fight.”
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, Canadian Mike Malott (7-1-1) scored a quick submission win over 21-year-old Israeli prospect Shimon Smotritsky (7-0) in a welterweight matchup.
The UFC Apex hosted Tuesday’s card, which streamed on ESPN+. The full Dana White’s Contender Series 42 lineup includes:
- Mike Malott def. Shimon Smotritsky via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 1, 0:39
- Carlos Hernandez def. Daniel Barez via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-29)
- Fernie Garcia def. Josh Weems via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 2:10
- Joseph Holmes def. Shonte Barnes via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 2:46
- Genaro Valdez def. Patrik White via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 0:44
