Dana White Contender Series: Season 8, Week 6
Dana White Contender Series: Season 8, Week 6 took place on September 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, USA, headlined by Aaron Tau vs Elijah Smith. 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 — 1 Decision (Unanimous) · 2 KO/TKO · 1 Decision (Split) · 1 Submission
| Bout | Winner | Method | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Tau vs Elijah Smith | Elijah Smith | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Talisson Teixeira vs Arthur Lopes | Talisson Teixeira | KO/TKO | R1 (1:57) |
| Joey Hart vs Benjamin Bennett | Benjamin Bennett | Decision (Split) | R3 (5:00) |
| Ateba Gautier vs Yura Naito | Ateba Gautier | KO/TKO | R2 (4:00) |
| Ahmad Suhail Hassanzada vs Dylan Mantello | Ahmad Suhail Hassanzada | Submission | R3 (2:41) |
Full Fight Card
Main Event · 3-round bout · 3:00 AM UTC
Aaron Tau vs Elijah Smith
Bantamweight
Aaron Tau
31.4% · 3.18
VS
Elijah Smith
68.6% · 1.46
Winner: Elijah Smith · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Aaron Tau: 01:00 · Elijah Smith: 02:14
3-round bout · 2:40 AM UTC
Talisson Teixeira vs Arthur Lopes
Heavyweight
Talisson Teixeira
85.9% · 1.16
VS
Arthur Lopes
14.1% · 7.09
Winner: Talisson Teixeira · KO/TKO · Round 1 (1:57)
Fight Statistics
Control — Talisson Teixeira: 00:02 · Arthur Lopes: 0:00
3-round bout · 2:10 AM UTC
Joey Hart vs Benjamin Bennett
Welterweight
Joey Hart
39.3% · 2.54
VS
Benjamin Bennett
60.7% · 1.65
Winner: Benjamin Bennett · Decision (Split) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Joey Hart: 0:00 · Benjamin Bennett: 05:46
3-round bout · 1:40 AM UTC
Ateba Gautier vs Yura Naito
Middleweight
Ateba Gautier
49.8% · 2.01
VS
Yura Naito
50.2% · 1.99
Winner: Ateba Gautier · KO/TKO · Round 2 (4:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Ateba Gautier: 02:25 · Yura Naito: 05:07
3-round bout · 1:10 AM UTC
Ahmad Suhail Hassanzada vs Dylan Mantello
Lightweight
Ahmad Suhail Hassanzada
56.8% · 1.76
VS
Dylan Mantello
43.2% · 2.31
Winner: Ahmad Suhail Hassanzada · Submission · Round 3 (2:41)
Fight Statistics
Control — Ahmad Suhail Hassanzada: 06:12 · Dylan Mantello: 02:13
Win Probabilities & Odds
Pre-fight win probabilities (implied decimal odds in parentheses)
| Bout | Fighter 1 | Fighter 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Tau vs Elijah Smith | 31.4% (3.18) | 68.6% (1.46) |
| Talisson Teixeira vs Arthur Lopes | 85.9% (1.16) | 14.1% (7.09) |
| Joey Hart vs Benjamin Bennett | 39.3% (2.54) | 60.7% (1.65) |
| Ateba Gautier vs Yura Naito | 49.8% (2.01) | 50.2% (1.99) |
| Ahmad Suhail Hassanzada vs Dylan Mantello | 56.8% (1.76) | 43.2% (2.31) |
Where to Watch
Looking for live or catch-up coverage of Dana White Contender Series: Season 8, Week 6 2024? Use the country breakdown below for TV and streaming options.
United States
United Kingdom
Check early prelims separately from prelims and the main card on the official event listing. Republic of Ireland access differs.
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