Dana White’s Contender Series 2022 Week 6 Play-by-Play and Results

Round 1

Tristar gym member Morgan enters after a title-winning effort in
the Samourai MMA promotion, while the unbeaten Bilder is a Cage
Fury Fighting Championships title holder. Jason Herzog gets the
night’s opening assignment. Morgan takes the center of the cage
with Bilder circling on the outside. Morgan with an impactful kick
to his foe’s lead leg. Bilder with a couple jabs and Morgan answers
with a straight right. Bilder throws a 1-2 with his guard held
high. A hard low kick lands for Morgan. Bilder finds the range on a
solid right hand. Another calf kick lands for Morgan. Bilder kicks
the body. A right hand behind the ear from Bilder buckles Morgan
and Bilder immediately jumps on his foe’s back. Morgan goes to the
floor and fights off the choke with his hands initially.

When the Tristar export returns to his feet, Bilder is able to
slide his arm under the chin. He pulls Morgan back to the canvas
and the Canadian taps out in a matter of seconds.

The Official Result

Blake Bilder def. Alex Morgan via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) R1
3:15

Round 1

Russia’s Dudakova is undefeated in five professional outings, with
four submission triumphs to her credit. She’ll square off against
Brazil’s Silva, an 8-0 fighter with one victory on the Contender
Series under her belt already. Mike Beltran will officiate the
bout. Silva opens with a kick to the body followed by a right hand.
Dudakov closes the distance, forces the clinch and plants Silva on
her back. Dudakov is inside Silva’s guard, and the Brazilian is
trying to stay busy off her back with short punches to the head.
Silva is doing a good job controlling Dudakov and preventing the
Russian from landing offense. Dudakova stands and attempts to drop
punches from above. She can’t clear Silva’s legs and dives back
into full guard. Dudakova lands a couple solid strikes to the head
before standing. She dives back in behind a right hand. The Russian
works to pass, but Silva’s defensive guard is solid. Dudakova stays
heavy on top. Silva creates space with her guard and Dudakova
stands. Beltran orders a standup with less than a minute to go.
Dudakova clinches immediately and shoves Silva into the fence.
Silva thorws a knee and turns her foe into the fence. Dudakova gets
Silva down once again late in the round and she’ll end the period
in top position.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Dudakova
Mike Fridley scores the round: 10-9 Dudakova
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Dudakova

Round 2

Silva throws a body kick, but Dudakova pressures behind punches and
ties up her foe against the fence. This time, however, Silva is
able to take the Russian to the canvas. Silva passes to full mount
as Dudakova attempts to hold her close. Silva postures up and lands
punches and a short elbow. Dudakova fights to buck Silva off her
and recovers guard in the process. Silva stands and kicks at the
legs of her opponent. She lands several hard kicks with Dudakova on
her back before Beltran orders a standup. They clinch in the center
of the cage, and Silva works Dudakova back to the fence. Dudakova
fails on a trip attempt, and Silva shoves her into the cage.
Dudakova hip tosses Silva to the mat and lands in top position.
Silva utilizes a butterfuly guard as Dudakova attempts to drop some
short punches from above. Silva kicks Dudakova off of her, but the
Russsian lands a standing punch to the body before attempting to
clear the guard. She can’t clear the legs and Silva hustles to her
feet. Dudakova’s leg appears to buckle at range. They clinch, and
Dudakova goes for another throw before transitioning to a leg lock
attempt. The round ends with Silva punching the body and head of
Dudakova before the horn.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Silva
Mike Fridley scores the round: 10-9 Silva
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Silva

Round 3

A cageside doctor comes in to check out Dudakova’s knee at the
beginning of the round, and the Russian insists that she’s OK.
Silva lands a body kick and a right hand. Dudakova shoots for a
single-leg takedown and gets Silva to the mat. Silva nearly
reverses, but Dudakova is able to stay on top. Silva creates space
with her legs and Dudakova dives back in. Finally, she is able to
clear Silva’s legs and pass to side control. Silva attempts to
bridge out, but it’s to no avail. Dudakova secures the crucifix
briefly and flurries with short punches. Silva frees her arm but
Dudakova is still in side control. Dudakova remains heavy on top,
thwarting Silva’s attempts to reverse or create space. Dudakova
lands a few shoulder strikes from above. Silva briefly scrambles
out of danger only to see Dudakova transition to her back. Dudakova
gets both hooks in and looks to secure a choke. Silva fights off
her opponent’s hands, so Dudakova lands some short punches to the
head. There’s less than a minute to go, and Dudakova is still in
control. The round ends with Dudakova continuing to land short
shots while attached to Silva’s back.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Dudakova (29-28
Dudakova)
Mike Fridley scores the round: 10-9 Dudakova (29-28 Dudakova)
Brian Knapp scores the round:10-9 Dudakova (29-28 Dudakova)

The Official Result

Victoria Dudakova def. Maria Silva via Unanimous Decision (29-28,
29-28, 29-28) R3 5:00

Round 1

Japan’s Kinoshita enters the Contender Series with five first-round
finishes to his credit, while Brazil’s Souza is 5-0 and coming off
a win under the Legacy Fighting Alliance banner. Jason Herzog will
ref the evening’s feature bout. Kinoshita kicks the lead leg of his
foe. Another leg kick lands for Kinoshita. Souza lands an uppercut
after absorbing a body kick from Kinoshita. Kinoshita goes back to
attacking the legs and one lands on the cup. Souza is given some
time to recover and we’re bck at it. Kinoshita pressures and lands
a big right hand. They trade and Souza lands some big shots o fhis
own. Kinoshita continues to walk his man down, but Souza thorws a
straight right. Souza just misses a high kick and a spinning
backfist. Kinoshita laughs and tries a spinning attack of his own,
but it’s off the mark. Kinoshita targets the lead leg of his foe
and he moves forward with punches. Souza sticks a nice jab. Another
leg kick lands for Kinoshita. Kinoshita lands a straight left to
the body. Souza answers with a right. Kinoshita kicks the lead leg
and then kicks the body of Souza. Souza leaps in with a knee but
Kinoshita avoids serious damage. Souza lands a nice left hook
before the horn.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Kinoshita
Mike Fridley scores the round: 10-9 Souza
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Kinoshita

Round 2

Souza misses a high kick and Kinoshita smiles before landing a leg
kick. Souza with a two-punch combination and Kinoshita attacks the
legs again. Souza responds with a front kick. Kinoshita lands a leg
kick and then pressures with punches. Souza just misses a knee.
Kinoshita kicks the body, then has a high kick blockes. Kinoshita
bites down on his mouthpiece and lands a few power punches with
Souza backed into the fence. Kinoshita targets the lead leg and
then sticks several jabs into Souza’s mug. A solid straight right
lands for Souza. They trade and Souza urges his foe onward. They
continue to trade, and then Kinoshita goes back to attacking the
legs. Souza just misses an upward elbow, drawing a smile from
Kinoshita. Souza counters a low kick with a stiff jab. A right hand
langs for Souza as he forces the issue. Kinoshita kicks the inside
leg and Souza answers with a straight right. Kinoshita stalks Souza
and lands a left hook. Souza circles away and absorbs another leg
kick. A right uppercut-left hand combo lands for Souza.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Kinoshita
Mike Fridley scores the round: 10-9 Kinoshita
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Kinoshita

Round 3

Kinoshita moves in with punches and gets poked in the eye, as
Souza’s fingers are outstretched. Kinoshita is given some time to
recover by Herzog. After a brief respite, we’re back underway and
there’s no point deduction, although Souza had been warned about
his extending fingers multiple times. Moments later,

Kinoshita slips a punch and levels Souza with an absolutely brutal
counter left hook. Souza falls to his back and Kinoshita dives in
with ground-and-pound. More and more shots are getting
through, and Herzog has seen enough, and he steps in to save Souza
from further damage.

The Official Result

Yusaku Kinoshita def. Jose Henrique Souza via TKO (Punches) R3
0:43