Dana White’s Contender Series 74 live updates, official results

LAS VEGAS – MMA Junkie is on scene reporting live from Tuesday’s Dana White’s Contender Series 74 event, which begins at 8 p.m. ET.

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 eighth week of the eighth season will see 10 fighters compete for their shot at a UFC contract. In the feature bout at light heavyweight, Kazakhstan’s Diyar Nurgozhay (9-0) clashes with Poland’s Bartosz Szewczyk (8-2-1)

The UFC Apex hosts the card, which streams live on ESPN+.

DWCS 74 full results

DWCS 74 round-by-round updates

Christien Savoie vs. Jacobe Smith

Round 1 – Savoie opens with a trio of leg kicks before Smith answers with one back. Smith shoots in for a single leg and elevates Savoie above his head and slams him to the mat. He tries to establish top position but Savoie gives up his back and uses the fence to stand up. Smith is still hanging from the waist and pulls Savoie back down then lands some big punches and elbows, one of which opens a cut on the back of Savoie’s head. Savoie scrambles up then is taken back down to the mat. Smith steps over to the back and is working for a rear-naked choke but Savoie stands up. Smith won’t get go of him and scores a slick trip. Smith is overwhelming Savoie, who stands up once more before being reintroduced to the canvas. Savoie already looks out of ideas with roughly 90 seconds remaining and Smith cuts his face open with an elbow. The referee warns Savoie to defend himself and he tries to kick free but has his back taken again. Smith lets him up but then ducks in for a scoop takedown – his sixth takedown of the round. He lands some more elbows to close out the frame.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-8 for Smith.

Round 2 – Savoie comes out with a pair of wild kicks high and to the body. Smith looks completely unintimidated and steps in with some huge punches that barely miss. Savoie is throwing back on the feet but looks concerned about the takedowns as he moves forward. Smith is more content to strike than he was in the first at this moment until Savoie nearly lands a massive knee that leads into a takedown. Smith slides into side control and starts landing some more shots. Savoie is stuck and the referee warns him to defend. Smith keeps chipping away and finally the referee has seen enough and waves it off. Smith gets the TKO and stays undefeated.

Result: Jacobe Smith def. Christien Savoie via TKO (strikes) – Round 2, 2:55
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Records: Smith (9-0), Savoie (10-2-1)
Division: Welterweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Mark Smith

Abdellah Er-Ramy vs. Torrez Finney

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Records: Er-Ramy (7-1), Finney (9-0)
Division: Middleweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
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Xavier Franklin vs. David Martinez

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Records: Franklin (5-0), Martinez (10-1)
Division: Bantamweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Mark Smith

Carlos Calderon vs. Alberto Montes

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Records: Calderon (6-2), Montes (9-1)
Division: Featherweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
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Diyar Nurgozhay vs. Bartosz Szewczyk

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Result:
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Records: Nurgozhay (9-0), Szewczyk (8-2-1)
Division: Light heavyweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Mark Smith

DWCS 74 faceoffs

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