{
  "id": 9244459,
  "title": "Dana White's Contender Series - Week 7: An incredible six UFC contracts won",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/dana-whites-contender-series-week-7-an-incredible-six-ufc-contracts",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-23T01:55:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dana-whites-contender-series-week-015515703.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dana White's Contender Series concluded its Week 7 event, delivering an entertaining show with six UFC contracts awarded. Damian Piwowarczyk and Marcos Degli emerged victorious through stoppage victories, securing their contracts with the promotion. Damian Piwowarczyk was greeted with the message, \"Damian Piwowarczyk, welcome to the UFC!\" on Twitter. Marcos Degli's contract announcement echoed a similar sentiment. Norbert Novenyi Jr., despite his efforts, did not earn a UFC contract. The remaining four fighters—Piero Guaylupo, Callum Connor, Alvi Dasuyev, and Jaden Ortega—each showcased impressive performances, earning them a shot at the UFC. Congratulations to Piwowarczyk, Guaylupo, Degli, and Dasuyev on their UFC contracts. Callum Connor and Jaden Ortega were commended for their strong displays, with both receiving UFC opportunities.",
  "summary": "Six UFC contracts were won during Dana White's Contender Series Week 7.",
  "key_points": [
    "Six UFC contracts awarded during Week 7 of Dana White's Contender Series",
    "Damian Piwowarczyk and Marcos Degli win stoppage victories",
    "Norbert Novenyi Jr. does not earn a UFC contract"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Dana White responds to Paulo Costa's ask for UFC release",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/dana-white-responds-to-paulo-costas-ask-for-ufc-release",
        "published": "2026-09-23T02:47:13.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}