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This season of Dana White’s Contender Series has already produced some impressive upsets, but Tuesday’s main event knockout may have been the biggest.
A heavyweight clash led the way for Episode 7 as undefeated Ukrainian striker, Danylo Voievodkin, took his chances against former University of Minnesota linebacker, Bailey Schoenfelder. Voievodkin came into the main event as a massive 8-1 betting underdog. On paper, his chances were slime to none.
Unfortunately for Schoenfelder, Voievodkin didn’t pay attention to the oddsmakers came out firing with crisp leg kicks. He then opened up with the hands and eventually stuck the former college football player with a vicious left hook. Schoenfelder collapsed to the canvas and was nearly out.
Voievodkin, whose quick start sent a shockwave through the UFC Apex, quickly took back control and locked up a tight rear-naked choke. Despite having no hooks in, the undefeated heavyweight put the finishing touches on his submission win and forced the tap. The victory earned him a UFC contract as well.
Check out the finish below:
Insomnia
Conor McGregor is ready and cleared to fight. What’s the real holdup here?
Conor McGregor is the most tested athlete in the #UFC in 2024 and has never failed a drug test.
McGregor once again calls for a fight date following his most recent clean test. pic.twitter.com/JVVwWsqt2c
— MMA Orbit (@mma_orbit) September 24, 2024
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Does “DC” make a good point?
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“There was a time in the UFC where the champions were absolute… pic.twitter.com/4Dxez7q1Jt
— Parry Punch (@ParryPunchNews) September 24, 2024
Rate this bar cart from 1-10.
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The selfie of all selfies.
Oh boy!
Slips, rips, and KO clips
This angle is wild.
Here’s the action from Tuesday’s Contender Series.
Random Land
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Sleep well Maniacs! We’ll be back for more tomorrow night.