Dana White’s Contender Series 48 airs live from UFC Apex in Las Vegas, NV on Tuesday August 2, which makes it Wednesday August 3 in the UK and Australia. The event features five bouts, with MMA prospects battling it out inside the Octagon, in hopes to secure a contract with the UFC.
On the top of the fight card Charlie Campbell (6-1) goes up against Chris Duncan (8-1) at lightweight. Among other bouts, Vinicius Salvador (13-4) faces Shannon Ross (13-5) at flyweight, Francis Marshall (5-0) meets Connor Matthews (5-0) at featherweight and Waldo Cortes-Acosta (6-0) takes on Danilo Suzart (9-1) at heavyweight. Kicking off the action Shimon Smotritsky (8-1) squares off against Billy Goff (7-2) at welterweight.
How to watch Dana White’s Contender Series 48
United States
Broadcast: ESPN+
Date: Tuesday, August 2
Time: 8 pm ET / 5 pm PT
United Kingdom
Broadcast: BT Sport Monthly Pass
Date: Wednesday, August 3
Time: 1 am BST
Australia
Broadcast: Kayo
Date: Wednesday, August 3
Time: 10 am AEST
Dana White’s Contender Series 48 results
Get Dana White’s Contender Series 48 results.
- Chris Duncan def. Charlie Campbell by KO (punches, R1 at 1:43)
- Vinicius Salvador def. Shannon Ross by TKO (punches, R2 at 4:22)
- Francis Marshall def. Connor Matthews by unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–26)
- Waldo Cortes-Acosta def. Danilo Suzart TKO (punches, R1 at 3:40)
- Billy Goff def. Shimon Smotritsky by TKO (punches, R1 at 3:39)
UFC contract winners
Following the DWCS 48 results, UFC President Dana White named five fighters earning a contract with the promotion. The list includes Chris Duncan, Vinicius Salvador, Francis Marshall, Waldo Cortes-Acosta and Billy Goff.
