LAS VEGAS – MMA Junkie is on scene and reporting live from Tuesday’s Dana White’s Contender Series 49 event.
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.
The third week of the sixth season will see 10 fighters compete for their shot at a UFC contract. In the featured bout, three-time Division I All American wrestler and MMA super prospect Bo Nickal (1-0) takes on meets Zachary Borrego (4-0) in a catchweight bout after Borrego missed the middleweight limit by 1.5 pounds.
The UFC Apex hosts Tuesday’s card, which streams on ESPN+. Here is the complete lineup for Dana White’s Contender Series 49:
Bo Nickal vs. Zachary Borrego Jamal Pogues vs. Paulo Renato Jr. Erik Silva vs. Anvar Boynazarov Edgar Chairez vs. Clayton Carpenter Karolina Wojcik def. Sandra Lavado via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)Continue reading below for more details about the event.
Sandra Lavado vs. Karolina Wojcik
Despite being at a height and reach disadvantage, Wojcik found ways to control the center of the cage and win positional clinch battles with Lavado against the cage. The first round didn’t offer much in terms of effective striking as the fighters looked to figure each other out.
Wojcik stuck with a similar gameplan in the second round and secured a nice takedown on Lavado. Wojcik charged forward with punches to set up her clinch game.
Needing a finish, Lavado appeared to want to up her striking output, but a kick was caught early in the final round and Wojcik controlled and mixed in a few ground and pound strikes until the final minute. Wojcik went for a rear-naked choke attempt, but Lavado broke free and quickly scrambled to try one of her own. The finish wasn’t there and the fight would go to the scorecards.
Result: Karolina Wojcik def. Sandra Lavado via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
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Records: Sandra Lavado (10-3), Karolina Wojcik (9-2)
Division: Strawweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Mike Beltran
Edgar Chairez vs. Clayton Carpenter
The action started fast in this one. Striking exchanges were filled with sharp punches and kicks from both as they moved around the octagon. Chairez mixed in a couple of jumping knees before clipping Carpenter with a punch. Carpenter then mixed it up by testing the wrestling game, but Chairez kept things on the feet, where he would land a few more big shots before the round ended.
After trading strikes for most of the round, Carpenter was able to complete a takedown and take full mount with less than a half minute remaining. Chairez did well to avoid major damage from ground and pound before the horn.
Result:
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Records: Edgar Chairez (8-3), Clayton Carpenter (5-0)
Division: Flyweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Chris Tognoni
Erik Silva vs. Anvar Boynazarov
Result:
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Records: Erik Silva (8-1), Anvar Boynazarov (3-0)
Division: Featherweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee:
Jamal Pogues vs. Paulo Renato Jr.
Result:
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Records: Jamal Pogues (8-3), Paulo Renato Jr. (10-1)
Division: Heavyweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee:
Bo Nickal vs. Zachary Borrego
Result:
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Records: Bo Nickal (1-0), Zachary Borrego (3-0)
Division: Middleweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: