The UFC President, Dana White, sat down for a post-fight press convention after Episode 10, which wrapped up this season of the Contender Sequence. Season 9 was record-breaking, with extra finishes than any earlier season of the present. Episode 9 featured probably the most thrilling bouts to ever happen within the Octagon. The struggle between Adrián Luna Martinetti and Mark Vologdin was an all-time barn burner.
Echoing the legendary Forrest Griffin vs. Stephan Bonnar struggle, this slugfest had the announcers surprised and the UFC President on his ft on the finish of each spherical. Vologdin knocked down Martinetti, who rebounded within the second spherical, slicing Vologdin above the attention with a nasty elbow. Each males got here to struggle, and their effort was acknowledged by Dana, who not solely awarded each males UFC contracts but additionally introduced they’d every obtain $25,000.
Dana White informed the media how he’d wish to increase the present that has given out 292 UFC contracts thus far.
“Sure, completely — we wish to take the Contender Sequence worldwide. Emirates, Europe — these are prospects. Each week we pattern primary or two, proper behind Dancing with the Stars. Not unhealthy for a present that’s on Plus in comparison with community TV.”
“This season broke a ton of information. Nice fights, first time I ever gave bonuses, and loads of feelings. It’s arduous to choose a favourite season. Each time I believe we’ve seen all of it, this present proves me mistaken.”
Dana White Hints at Future Residence for Contender Sequence and TUF
With the latest $7.7 billion Paramount+ deal, the way forward for UFC-related content material has been in limbo. The destiny of The Final Fighter and Dana White’s Contender Sequence was unsure. Would these reveals transfer to UFC Combat Cross, or would in addition they come to Paramount+? A 3rd possibility might be the reveals shifting to different networks, just like how the NFL and MLB have offers with varied networks, with video games airing on totally different channels on any given night time.
Talking to the media, UFC President Dana White mentioned, “Yeah, it’ll find yourself with Paramount. For those who ask me and I truthfully reply you, then I’d say it finally ends up at Paramount.”
