After an eventful series of fights and outcomes, four fresh fighters have successfully secured spots on the UFC team.
In the latest episode of the Contender Series at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Andreas Gustafsson, Rizvan Kuniev, Cortavious Romious, and Cody Haddon caught the attention of UFC CEO Dana White and earned contracts.
Andreas Gustafsson exhibited his Viking-like determination by overwhelming Pat Pytlik with powerful knees and punches in the second round. Rizvan Kuniev proved himself with a quick victory over Hugo Cunha in the first round, solidifying his spot in the UFC. Cortavious Romious displayed dominance in his fight against Michael Imperato, resulting in a contract after a clear unanimous decision win. Cody Haddon met the high expectations by submitting Billy Brand in the first round, impressing Dana White and securing his own UFC contract.
Despite a decision victory by Torrez Finney over Cam Rowston, Dana White believed Finney needed more seasoning before being offered a contract.
Overall, the night was filled with thrilling fights and standout performances that welcomed four new fighters to the UFC roster.
