DWCS Season 6, Week 2 results: Chris Duncan’s insane knockout comeback caps 5-contract night

The fighters of DWCS Season 6, Week 2 took UFC President Dana White’s note.

After a trying season-opener that had the UFC boss walking off in a huff, White walked backstage with five contracts for a Tuesday event he called “one of the all-time best.”

In the main event Chris Duncan knocked White from his seat for a crazy come-from-behindKO. For the first 90 or so seconds of the bout, it looked like Charlie Campbell would put the two-time DWCS vet out as he landed bomb after bomb in striking exchanges. As Duncan reeled backward, trying desperately to shoot for a takedown and regain his bearings, he caught a series of uppercuts and hit the fence. But in the split second before Campbell could reach him with another shot, he snuck in a straight right that folded Campbell. Campbell had two more rights and Duncan was the fifth fighter heading to UFC.

“Order has been restored at the Contender Series,” said an elated White afterward, announcing Duncan, Vinicius Salvador, Francis Marshall, Waldo Cortes-Acosta and Billy Goff – all winners on Tuesday at the UFC APEX – as the UFC contract recipients.

Duncan’s finish can be seen above.

Vinicius Salvador vs. Shannon Ross a classic firefight

White was first to walk into the Octagon after Vinicius Salvador beat Shannon Ross. First to get a handshake was Salvador, whose play-it-loose style included Anderson Silva antics that might have aggravated the UFC boss were it not for his concussive two-hook knockout at the 4:22 mark of the second.

White wasn’t the only one who couldn’t believe his eyes after a seesaw firefight that saw Salvador twice drop Ross only to have Ross battle back with tight inside attacks. Ross might have shouted with joy after the wild slugfest. It was Salavador’s muscular frame that generated the force, and his timing, head movements, and footwork, which made the difference in the end.

Salvador also had a strong chin, which allowed him to get through tough times. It remains to be seen how that will hold up against the best in the world at flyweight, but his UFC contract was all but assured.

Marshall batters Matthews

Francis Marshall looked very similar in the beginning of their meeting. They traded straight punches back-and-forth. Marshall was the first one to shoot, and it was quickly intercepted. But that was his last struggle over 15 minutes, as he mixed takedowns and back control with bruising right hands that left Matthews a bloody mess. The final five minutes were the most punishing for Matthews, a product of Lauzon MMA, as Marshall took him to the brink of stoppage – referee warnings and all – with a series of power punches. Matthews was able to survive, but the fight’s outcome was never in doubt, as all three judges gave Marshall the shutout. One correctly awarded at least one 10-8 score for the dominant showing, leaving the final tally at 30-27 twice and 30-26 for Marshall.

Cortes-Acosta strikes out Suzart

There was banging and swiping from the bell as former Cincinnati Reds players Waldo Cortes Acosta and Danilo Szart met at the centre of the cage. Suzart had a bit more skill, but Cortes-Acosta was winging fastballs at his head and Suzart brought some extra technique. The best relief he received was in the Clinch. Suzart’s mistake was covering himself properly coming out of the position, and as he threw a knee, Cortes-Acosta clipped him on the side of the head and knocked him to the canvas, setting in motion a TKO at the 3:40 mark of the first.

Goff rallies to stop Smotritsky

The word on welterweight Billy Goff was that he was a slow starter. His toughness might have been underestimated by some.

Goff took a head kick to the head with Shimon Smotritsky in his opener. He nearly killed him in the ensuing melee. Goff began to slow down his grappling and then used his hands in putting together solid combinations. This culminated with a final round flurry. Smotritsky seemed to wilt as Goff poured on the punishment, and at 3:37 of the first, Goff was the winner by TKO, and White was standing in applause.

Full DWCS Season 6, Week 2 results:

Chris Duncan def. Charlie Campbell via KO (punch) – Round 1, 1:43

Vinicius Salvador def. Shannon Ross via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 4:22

Francis Marshall Def. Connor Matthews via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)

Waldo Cortes-Acosta def. Danilo Suzart via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 3:40

Billy Goff def. Shimon Smotritsky via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 3:37