Dana White Contender Series: Season 7, Week 1
Dana White Contender Series: Season 7, Week 1 took place on August 8, 2023 in Las Vegas, USA, headlined by Cesar Almeida vs Lucas Fernando. See full results, round-by-round breakdowns, fight statistics, win probabilities, where to watch, venue details, and the 5-fight card below.
Fight Results
5 of 5 fights completed — 4 Decision (Unanimous) · 1 KO/TKO
| Bout | Winner | Method | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cesar Almeida vs Lucas Fernando | Cesar Almeida | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Tom Nolan vs Bogdan Grad | Tom Nolan | KO/TKO | R1 (1:23) |
| Kevin Szaflarski vs Caio Machado | Caio Machado | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Payton Talbott vs Reyes Cortez | Payton Talbott | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Victor Dias vs Kevin Borjas | Kevin Borjas | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
Full Fight Card
Main Event · 3-round bout · 2:05 AM UTC
Cesar Almeida vs Lucas Fernando
Middleweight
Cesar Almeida
34.2% · 2.92
VS
Lucas Fernando
65.8% · 1.52
Winner: Cesar Almeida · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Cesar Almeida: 05:43 · Lucas Fernando: 05:44
3-round bout · 1:50 AM UTC
Tom Nolan vs Bogdan Grad
Lightweight
Tom Nolan
60.1% · 1.66
VS
Bogdan Grad
39.9% · 2.51
Winner: Tom Nolan · KO/TKO · Round 1 (1:23)
Fight Statistics
Control — Tom Nolan: 00:52 · Bogdan Grad: 0:00
3-round bout · 1:20 AM UTC
Kevin Szaflarski vs Caio Machado
Heavyweight
Kevin Szaflarski
61.2% · 1.63
VS
Caio Machado
38.8% · 2.58
Winner: Caio Machado · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Kevin Szaflarski: 03:26 · Caio Machado: 01:28
3-round bout · 12:45 AM UTC
Payton Talbott vs Reyes Cortez
Bantamweight
Payton Talbott
57% · 1.75
VS
Reyes Cortez
43% · 2.33
Winner: Payton Talbott · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Payton Talbott: 00:03 · Reyes Cortez: 02:53
3-round bout · 12:10 AM UTC
Victor Dias vs Kevin Borjas
Flyweight
Victor Dias
75.3% · 1.33
VS
Kevin Borjas
24.7% · 4.05
Winner: Kevin Borjas · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Victor Dias: 07:57 · Kevin Borjas: 01:07
Win Probabilities & Odds
Pre-fight win probabilities (implied decimal odds in parentheses)
| Bout | Fighter 1 | Fighter 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cesar Almeida vs Lucas Fernando | 34.2% (2.92) | 65.8% (1.52) |
| Tom Nolan vs Bogdan Grad | 60.1% (1.66) | 39.9% (2.51) |
| Kevin Szaflarski vs Caio Machado | 61.2% (1.63) | 38.8% (2.58) |
| Payton Talbott vs Reyes Cortez | 57% (1.75) | 43% (2.33) |
| Victor Dias vs Kevin Borjas | 75.3% (1.33) | 24.7% (4.05) |
Where to Watch
Looking for live or catch-up coverage of Dana White Contender Series: Season 7, Week 1 2023? Use the country breakdown below for TV and streaming options.
United Kingdom
Check early prelims separately from prelims and the main card on the official event listing. Republic of Ireland access differs.
United States
Venue & Location
Event venue, local timezone, and map details for fight night.
UFC Apex
- Location
- Las Vegas, NV, USA
- Capacity
- 30,000
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles