Dana White signs 6 at DWCS Week 7, including 2 fighters who lost
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Six
Ultimate Fighting Championship contracts were handed out on
Week 7 of
Dana White’s Contender Series 2026 despite few finishes.
Damian Piwowarczyk (12-4) and Emilio Quissua (8-1) started the action with a light heavyweight clash. While Quissua came out strong, Piwowarczyk handed him his first pro loss late in the first round with a vicious flurry. UFC CEO Dana White awarded Piwowarczyk a UFC contract for the finish.
“Damian, great first round,” White said. “Emilio is a tough guy. He was putting it on you in that first round. And what did you do? Knock him out with less than 10 seconds left in the first round. Congratulations, you’re in the UFC.”
Piero Guaylupo (13-0) and Callum Connor (8-1) put on a barnburner in their lightweight tilt. The bout would have broke the UFC lightweight record for the most significant strikes landed in a three-round fight had it not been under the DWCS banner. While Guaylupo defeated Connor via unanimous decision, White awarded both fighters UFC contracts while hailing the bout as a Fight of the Year contender.
“Both of these guys are in the hospital right now, Callum and Piero, as they should be,” White said. “One of the greatest fights you’ll ever see on Tuesdays or Saturdays or any other day. This fight could be up for Fight of the Year contender. For Piero to be 21 years old and fight the way he did, the fight was incredible. But takes two guys to make a great fight; I’m taking them both… Hopefully they’re watching it on their phones.”
Carlos Prates’ highly touted teammate, Marcos Degli (15-3), lived up to his hype in a flyweight clash against Joshua Van’s teammate, Paris Moran (14-4). Degli, whom Prates used to consider the best flyweight outside the UFC, finished Moran with a standing one-arm rear-naked choke.
“Marcos, what a nasty, incredible sub you pulled off tonight,” White said while awarding Degli a contract. “13-fight win streak, how can I say no to you? I can’t. Get over here.”
Alvi Dasuyev (10-0) and Jaden Ortega (6-1) also delivered an instant classic in their welterweight matchup. While Ortega was dropped by Dasuyev in the first round, he showed immense heart in going the distance despite losing via unanimous decision. White awarded both fighters UFC contracts, emphasizing that it takes two to tango.
“Alvi and Jaden, incredible fight,” White said. “[Alvi], it is only the second time that you’ve ever gone three rounds in 10 fights. Young guy, 24-years-old, I look very forward to seeing you grow in the UFC and see what you’re able to do. But like I just said a minute ago, Jaden showed up here to fight. Takes two guys to make a great fight; I want [Jaden] too.”
White also revealed that promotional matchmaker Mick Maynard insisted on signing Ortega.
Norbert Novenyi Jr. (11-1) and Theo Haig (7-2) failed to deliver in the main event of the card. Both fighters were visibly exhausted by the second round, leading to clinch positions marked with inactivity. Novenyi Jr. earned a unanimous decision win, handing Haig his second DWCS loss after a failed bid last year. However, White did not see enough from Novenyi Jr. to want him in the UFC.
“Norbert, both of you guys have great records; you came in, fought a good fight,” White said. “Unfortunately, my friend, I didn’t see anything tonight that makes me say, ‘I got to have this guy in the UFC.’ Whatever you decide to do here, we would like to take another look at you. But tonight’s not your night, my friend.”
Dana White awards UFC contracts to Damian Piwowarczyk, Piero Guaylupo, Callum Connor, Marcos Degli, Alvi Dasuyev and Jaden Ortega
Damian Piwowarczyk (12-4) and Emilio Quissua (8-1) started the action with a light heavyweight clash. While Quissua came out strong, Piwowarczyk handed him his first pro loss late in the first round with a vicious flurry. UFC CEO Dana White awarded Piwowarczyk a UFC contract for the finish.
“Damian, great first round,” White said. “Emilio is a tough guy. He was putting it on you in that first round. And what did you do? Knock him out with less than 10 seconds left in the first round. Congratulations, you’re in the UFC.”
Piero Guaylupo (13-0) and Callum Connor (8-1) put on a barnburner in their lightweight tilt. The bout would have broke the UFC lightweight record for the most significant strikes landed in a three-round fight had it not been under the DWCS banner. While Guaylupo defeated Connor via unanimous decision, White awarded both fighters UFC contracts while hailing the bout as a Fight of the Year contender.
“Both of these guys are in the hospital right now, Callum and Piero, as they should be,” White said. “One of the greatest fights you’ll ever see on Tuesdays or Saturdays or any other day. This fight could be up for Fight of the Year contender. For Piero to be 21 years old and fight the way he did, the fight was incredible. But takes two guys to make a great fight; I’m taking them both… Hopefully they’re watching it on their phones.”
Carlos Prates’ highly touted teammate, Marcos Degli (15-3), lived up to his hype in a flyweight clash against Joshua Van’s teammate, Paris Moran (14-4). Degli, whom Prates used to consider the best flyweight outside the UFC, finished Moran with a standing one-arm rear-naked choke.
“Marcos, what a nasty, incredible sub you pulled off tonight,” White said while awarding Degli a contract. “13-fight win streak, how can I say no to you? I can’t. Get over here.”
Alvi Dasuyev (10-0) and Jaden Ortega (6-1) also delivered an instant classic in their welterweight matchup. While Ortega was dropped by Dasuyev in the first round, he showed immense heart in going the distance despite losing via unanimous decision. White awarded both fighters UFC contracts, emphasizing that it takes two to tango.
“Alvi and Jaden, incredible fight,” White said. “[Alvi], it is only the second time that you’ve ever gone three rounds in 10 fights. Young guy, 24-years-old, I look very forward to seeing you grow in the UFC and see what you’re able to do. But like I just said a minute ago, Jaden showed up here to fight. Takes two guys to make a great fight; I want [Jaden] too.”
White also revealed that promotional matchmaker Mick Maynard insisted on signing Ortega.
Norbert Novenyi Jr. (11-1) and Theo Haig (7-2) failed to deliver in the main event of the card. Both fighters were visibly exhausted by the second round, leading to clinch positions marked with inactivity. Novenyi Jr. earned a unanimous decision win, handing Haig his second DWCS loss after a failed bid last year. However, White did not see enough from Novenyi Jr. to want him in the UFC.
“Norbert, both of you guys have great records; you came in, fought a good fight,” White said. “Unfortunately, my friend, I didn’t see anything tonight that makes me say, ‘I got to have this guy in the UFC.’ Whatever you decide to do here, we would like to take another look at you. But tonight’s not your night, my friend.”
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