Following a night of exciting fights, the UFC has added four new fighters to its ranks, with special mention given to others.
During the third episode of season eight of the “Contender Series” in Las Vegas, Dana White granted contracts to Andrey Pulyaev, Bogdan Grad, Marco Tulio, and Malcolm Wellmaker for their standout performances. Despite a loss, Michael Aswell received praise from White and may be considered for future short-notice opportunities.
Pulyaev earned his UFC contract after an impressive showdown with Liam Anderson. Grad bounced back from a previous defeat in a close battle with Michael Aswell, earning a split decision victory and acknowledgment from White. Tulio showed improvement from his last fight and secured a spot in the UFC with a decisive finish against Matthieu Duclos. Wellmaker lived up to expectations with a first-round knockout against Adam Bramhald, proving his skills in the octagon.
In a tightly contested match, Nick Piccininni emerged as the winner against Jack Duffy, but Dana White disagreed with the judges’ call and proposed a rematch for a future event.
The fight outcomes were as follows:
- Andrey Pulyaev defeated Liam Anderson via unanimous decision
- Bogdan Grad defeated Michael Aswell via split decision
- Marco Tulio defeated Matthieu Duclos via TKO
- Malcolm Wellmaker defeated Adam Bramhald via knockout
- Nick Piccininni defeated Jack Duffy via split decision
The evening showcased thrilling performances and fierce competition, highlighting the caliber of fighters striving to make their mark in the UFC.
