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Huge underdog shocks Dana White with crazy finish on Contender Series to earn UFC contract [Video]

Dana White has offered up several UFC contracts after another successful week spotting talent on his Contender Series. 

This week, however, it was week seven’s main event heavyweight clash that shocked MMA fans, as one fighter earned himself a UFC contract against all odds.

White was left in shock after the heavyweight clashCredit: Getty

Although the Contender Series has already produced some shocking upsets since season eight began in August, this may be the best of them yet.

White’s Contender Series is a promotion separate to the UFC brand that offers up and coming fighters the opportunity to showcase their talents in front of a bigger audience, and the UFC President himself, in the hope of earning a contract with the promotion.

Former bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley was one of the first fighters in the series to be offered a contract with the UFC back in season one which took place in 2017.

Meanwhile, Jamahal Hill became the …

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