Tag: Contenders

Written by Henry Watkins on October 11, 2021

There are no guarantees in sports, bit for some athlete’s, it all about taking your chance when it is presented to you. While operating separately from the UFC, the fighters involved in Dana White’s Contenders Series are well aware that a good showing in this event might just open the UFC door for them in the future. Like we said, … click title for full article.

Written by Henry Watkins on October 4, 2021

Another Tuesday, another round of Dana White’s Contender Series. We are now heading into Week 6 of the competition that White uses to find new talent for the UFC, although it should be noted that this event is not in fact formally affiliated with the organization. Still, it’s an annual competition that draws a lot of talented fighters looking to … click title for full article.

Written by Henry Watkins on September 27, 2021

While not affiliated with the UFC, everyone knows that Dana White’s Contender Series offers up a path to the UFC that cannot be ignored. The MMA organization is always on the lookout for fresh blood, as other fighters drop out or move on. With that in mind, some of the fighters you see on Tuesday night may well end up … click title for full article.

Written by Henry Watkins on September 20, 2021

While this event is operated by Dana White, it is worth noting that it does not fall under the UFC banner. That said, the fighters who do well in this competition could well find themselves going to battle in the UFC in the future. For 5 seasons now, White has used this event as a way to scout new talent, … click title for full article.

Written by Henry Watkins on September 13, 2021

In the world of the UFC, we have become accustomed to Saturday night fights, but for the next little while, we need to add Tuesday’s to the calendar, too. We are in Season 5 of Dana White’s Contender Series, where we see up-and-coming fighters go head-to-head for a shot at a spot in the UFC. Whether they can stay there … click title for full article.

Written by Henry Watkins on September 6, 2021

Anyone who decides to get into the fight game does so with the intention of one day becoming a champion. There are, of course, different levels of champion to be attained in the MMA, with a title at the UFC level currently the top of the totem pole. Getting to the UFC is a challenge in itself, while climbing to … click title for full article.

Written by Henry Watkins on August 30, 2021

If you know anything about the UFC, you know that it is an organization that features a revolving door of fighters. A poor run of form can mean the end of the road for a fighter in the UFC, as there are always younger, meaner fighters willing to take over those spots, with many coming in from other organizations, such … click title for full article.