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White Signs Fighter After Harsh Contender Series Critique
30 Sep
Summary
- Dana White harshly criticized Adama Diop's fight as one of the worst ever.
- Despite the criticism, White unexpectedly offered Diop a UFC contract.
- Adama Diop is the first fighter from Senegal to join the UFC roster.
UFC CEO Dana White did not hold back his criticism of Contender Series fighter Adama Diop on Tuesday night. White described Diop's performance against Zaurbek Sabanov as "horrible, sloppy, and one of the worst fights I've ever seen."
White further critiqued Diop's stand-up and wrestling, questioning his 31-year-old age and future if he didn't secure a UFC contract. Despite this harsh assessment, White ultimately offered Diop a contract.
"Don't make me regret this," White warned Diop, emphasizing the need to take the opportunity seriously and improve. Adama Diop now becomes the first fighter from Senegal to be signed to the UFC.
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