The stakes were sky-high on Dana White's Contender Series, and Contender Series 2025: Week 7 lived up to the moment: fast finishes, breakout performances, and a stack of UFC contracts. If you missed it live, start with the bout hubs below, then relive the viral clips embedded throughout.
Watch the event highlights here!Lightning strikes: headline moments
Mantas Kondratavičius announces himself
In a striker’s duel with Đani Barbir, Lithuania’s Mantas Kondratavičius produced the kind of KO that flips a career trajectory. The finish sealed a UFC contract and set social feeds alight. Fight page: Barbir vs. Kondratavičius.
Lithuania, you have a star 💫 🇱🇹
— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) September 24, 2025
Mantas Kondratavicius earned a contract at #DWCS last night with this KO 💥 pic.twitter.com/gZEQ7O59iv
Javier Reyes makes a statement
Javier Reyes brought big-fight composure against Justice Torres, securing a first-round finish that showcased timing and shot selection. Full matchup: Torres vs. Reyes.
Impressive performance from Javier Reyes tonight 😮💨
— UFC (@ufc) September 24, 2025
He gets the first round finish at #DWCS! pic.twitter.com/b1SjypjwjI
Magomedov gets it done early
In a highly watched clash, Murtazali Magomedov finished quickly opposite the previously unbeaten Brahyan Zurcher. It was measured, clinical, and emphatic. Fight page: Zurcher vs. Magomedov.
Murtazali Magomedov gets it done in one 👏 #DWCS pic.twitter.com/5seAGfxC5i
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) September 24, 2025
Montenegro vs. Chaves brings heat
Round one between Sofia Montenegro and Jeisla Chaves delivered pace and intent—trading combinations and small momentum swings. Keep an eye on how this affects future matchmaking at flyweight. Bout hub: Montenegro vs. Chaves.
These two went at it in round one 👀 #DWCS pic.twitter.com/HjMvPtk2PC
— UFC (@ufc) September 24, 2025
Contracts night
It was a contract-heavy episode featuring fast finishes and clear statements—exactly what the series was built for.
A night full of fast finishes & standout performances! 😮💨
— UFC (@ufc) September 24, 2025
SIX contracts were awarded tonight at #DWCS 👏
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Results — Contender Series 2025: Week 7
- Mantas Kondratavičius vs. Đani Barbir — Kondratavičius wins by KO (contract awarded)
- Brahyan Zurcher vs. Murtazali Magomedov — Magomedov wins by first-round finish
- Justice Torres vs. Javier Reyes — Reyes wins by first-round finish
- Jeisla Chaves vs. Sofia Montenegro — High-action battle (see bout page for result)
- Jair de Oliveira vs. Rafael Tobias — See official bout page for result and details
DWCS Week 7 — Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find the full event hub?
Everything is centralized here: Contender Series 2025: Week 7.
Which DWCS Week 7 fights ended in finishes?
These bouts ended inside the distance: Barbir vs. Kondratavičius (KO), Zurcher vs. Magomedov (first-round finish), and Torres vs. Reyes (first-round finish). See each bout page for official method and time.
Who earned UFC contracts at DWCS Week 7?
Six fighters received contracts: Mantas Kondratavičius, Murtazali Magomedov, Javier Reyes, Rafael Tobias, Jeisla Chaves, and Sofia Montenegro. For full context, see the event hub: Contender Series 2025: Week 7.
Where can I jump to specific fight details?
Use the bout hubs: Barbir vs. Kondratavičius, Zurcher vs. Magomedov, Montenegro vs. Chaves, Torres vs. Reyes, de Oliveira vs. Tobias.
How do I learn more about the fighters from Week 7?
Browse the profiles: Kondratavičius, Barbir, Magomedov, Zurcher, Chaves, Montenegro, Reyes, Torres, Jair de Oliveira, Rafael Tobias.