"This put a smile on my face" - Fans react to Torrez Finney finally winning UFC contract with first-round finish at DWCS 8 

Torrez Finney's persistence finally paid off as he secured a UFC contract with a dominant first-round finish over Abdellah Er-Ramy at DWCS 8. Finney, who had previously appeared on the show twice without earning a contract, made the most of his third opportunity, impressing UFC President Dana White with his performance.

After a successful takedown, Finney dominated Er-Ramy on the ground, eventually securing a ground-and-pound finish. The win improved Finney's record to 10-0 with seven knockouts or technical knockouts.

Fans were quick to celebrate Finney's victory on social media. Many expressed their admiration for his perseverance and determination, while others noted White's visible satisfaction with the outcome.

One fan wrote:

“This put a smile on my face”

Another fan wrote:

“He made it. Now he’s going to see what it takes to stay in the UFC.”

Check out some of the fan reactions below:

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A look into all the contract winners from DWCS 8 - week 8

The latest episode of DWCS delivered a thrilling night of fights, with five fighters earning UFC contracts.

Apart from Torrez Finney's performance, Jacobe Smith's performance against Christien Savoie in a welterweight matchup showcased the former's impressive wrestling skills and striking power. Smith's performance earned him a well-deserved UFC contract.

The feature fight of the night was a clash between Diyar Nurgozhay and Bartosz Szewczyk in the light heavyweight division. Nurgozhay started slowly but finished the fight in spectacular fashion with a devastating head kick knockout that secured him a UFC contract.

Since its inception in 2017, Dana White's Contender Series has provided a platform for countless fighters to showcase their talents and earn a shot in the UFC. The series has seen a significant increase in the number of contracts awarded in recent years, with 46 fighters earning UFC contracts in 2023 alone.