Dana White’s Contender Series Week 4: Shocking Signings and Surprising Snubs

10 months ago

Dana White’s Contender Series Week 4: Shocking Signings and Surprising Snubs

After a brutal war with Mgoyan, White signed Tommy McMillen and awarded both fighters win money. He also welcomed 36-year-old Mandel Nallo after a highlight-reel KO, saying, “I don’t love your age, but I like your style.” But TUF No. 1 pick Eduardo Chapolin, who won his second fight in 11 days, was snubbed and told “maybe next time” despite his win over An Tuan Ho.

By Adarsh Ojha

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Colby Covington Slams Dustin Poirier for Retiring Without Settling Feud

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Colby Covington Slams Dustin Poirier for Retiring Without Settling Feud

After Poirier retired following his UFC 318 loss to Max Holloway, Covington reignited their long-standing feud from their American Top Team split. “He’s been scared of my shadow for years…he knows he can’t beat me,” Covington ranted on YT, slaming DP for never accepting a fight unlike Masvidal. With a 2-fight losing skid, he claimed Poirier will “retire knowing I owned his soul.”

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