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Dana White shocks everyone by awarding UFC contracts to two losers in Las Vegas
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Week 7 of Season 10 of Dana White's Contender Series made history with six UFC contracts awarded, including two to fighters who initially lost. Relive the fights that set Las Vegas on fire.
To remember:
- Six fighters, including two losers, earn a UFC contract during Week 7 of Season 10 of the Contender Series.
- Norbert Novenyi Jr. defeats Theo Haig despite a performance criticized by Dana White.
- Alvi Dasuyev and Jaden Ortega deliver an intense fight, both leaving with a UFC contract.
A memorable night unfolded Tuesday at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, where Week 7 of Season 10 of Dana White's Contender Series made MMA history. For the first time ever, six fighters left the cage with a coveted prize: a UFC contract. Among them, two losers—a first in the series' history.
The main event delivered its share of surprises. Norbert Novenyi Jr., the betting favorite, had to fight hard against Theo Haig. Despite an early knockdown, he was dominated on the ground before winning by decision. A victory that failed to impress Dana White, yet still left the door open for another opportunity.
The co-main event between Alvi Dasuyev and Jaden Ortega lived up to the hype. The Ares FC welterweight champion nearly secured a quick finish by dropping Ortega in the opening seconds. However, Ortega showed exceptional resilience, rallying back in the second round before Dasuyev regained control in the third. An intense battle that sealed the fate of both men: a UFC contract for each.
This night will go down in Contender Series history for its unexpected twists and memorable performances. MMA fans were treated to a high-level spectacle, once again confirming that Las Vegas is the world capital of mixed martial arts.
This edition of the Contender Series once again proved that the unpredictable is an integral part of MMA. Between surprises and remarkable performances, Las Vegas reaffirmed its status as the must-visit city for fight fans. The UFC contracts awarded to losers show that resilience and determination can sometimes overcome the odds.