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fromCageside Press
1 week ago

UFC Vancouver's Melissa Croden: Trusting the Process

Melissa Croden received a direct UFC call to fight in Vancouver after persistent full-time training and repeated attempts to join prospect programming despite age-based rejection.
fromCageside Press
2 weeks ago

Redemption: Second Chance on Dana White's Contender Series - Freddy Vidal

Dana White's Contender Series began back in 2017. Since then, the Contender Series has produced some big-name upcoming stars like Dan Ige, Sean O'Malley, Geoff Neal, Maycee Barber, and Edmen Shahbazyan. In short, it has been a huge success for finding talent. A Contender Series fight is one that has stakes like none other, where fighters must showcase their skills to impress the UFC president enough for a contract with the promotional giant.
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fromCageside Press
2 weeks ago
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DWCS 2025: Episode 10 Breakdown and Predictions

DWCS 2025 final episode could award five UFC contracts, potentially tying the series record of 46 signings and spotlighting standout performances like Vologdin vs. Martinetti.
fromCageside Press
2 months ago
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DWCS 2025: Episode 3 Breakdown and Predictions

DWCS Episode 3 features Contender Series fighters including Manoel Sousa and Damon Wilson; UFC contracts likely depend on individual performances.
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fromCageside Press
4 months ago

LFA 211: JaCobi Jones "Tired of Getting Paid $1000" to Beat People Up

JaCobi Jones rebounds from setbacks with two straight victories, feeling prepared for another shot at larger competitions.
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fromCageside Press
4 months ago

TTP Ep. 484: Tommy Cuozzi, Jimmy Drago, and UFC Atlanta

Tommy Cuozzi's MMA career is influenced by his martial artist parents and evolving management structure, leading to his participation in Dana White's Contender Series.
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fromCageside Press
1 month ago

Steven Asplund on "Abrasive D*ckhead" Contender Series Opponent

Steven Asplund finished Anthony Guarascio in 16 seconds on the Contender Series and demands a UFC debut while proclaiming his staying power.
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fromCageside Press
2 months ago

Ramiro Jimenez Addresses Selfie with Opponent At DWCS Weigh-In

Undefeated featherweight Ramiro Jimenez earned a dominant first-round finish on the Contender Series and plans to consult coaches before scheduling a UFC debut.
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fromCageside Press
2 months ago

Louis Lee Scott Knew He Had to Be "Undeniable" After Missing Weight for DWCS

Louis Lee Scott missed weight by under half a pound after an arduous cut, still won his Contender Series fight and earned a UFC contract.
fromCageside Press
2 months ago

Josh Hokit Wins UFC Contract, Criticizes "Overweight Fat Guys" And Fighters Who Don't Speak English

gave that Russian guy six days notice. Is a Russian better than an American? That's how I look at it. So I'm ready to go five days notice. I'm ready to fight next week.
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fromCageside Press
2 months ago

Baysangur Susurkaev Making Insanely Short Turnaround After DWCS Win, Joins UFC 319

Baysangur Susurkaev is set to fight Eric Nolan at UFC 319 just four days after his Contender Series victory.
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fromSherdog
4 months ago

Dana White: 'Double the Amount' of Contender Series Likely with New Rights Deal

Dana White announced an increase in events for Dana White's Contender Series, indicating more opportunities for talent.
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