UFC hopeful turns slam into stunning submission to earn contract

Roque Conceicao Moreira Jr appeared for the second time

Dana White Candidate Series on Tuesday serving an
Ultimate Fighting Championship with the victory of the first round of contract submission.

Moreira Junior (12-3) in hand Alexander Chavez (9-1) his first professional loss in a flyweight bout
9th week DWCS Season 10 at Meta Apex in Las Vegas on October 6. After exchanging strikes, the Brazilian was knocked to the mat while securing a triangle choke, but held onto the maneuver, forcing a tap at 3:37 of the 1st round.

Roque Conceicao Moreira Junior asks Alexander Chavez to earn a DWCS UFC contract

The win marked a successful return to the DWCS for Moreira Junior, who suffered a TKO loss in the first round. Imanol Rodriguez in season 9 last year. He compared his second outing at the UFC recruiting show to competing in the World Championships.

“This is the best day of my life so far,” said Moreira Junior. “It’s like going to the World Cup, you know? I’ve dreamed about it a lot. I worked hard for it and I thank everyone; I thank God and I thank my team. It’s a unique moment and I’ll never live that moment again.”

Dana White impressed with the back-and-forth bout, praising the skills of both fighters.

“It was an incredible fight,” White told Moreira Junior at the UFC signing. “Both of you were killer. Nasty jabs, great exchanges, then a straight triangle kick. I loved everything about your fight. We saw you punch, punch, punch, punch and impressively win by submission. Welcome to the UFC.”