The shift from July to August didn’t slow down the flow of contracts coming out of the Contender Series this season, as last week saw another three fighters earn the opportunity to compete in the Octagon.
Lightweight Omar Morales, featherweight Hebert Burns, and middleweight Andre Muniz all turned stoppage victories into UFC contracts last Tuesday night in Las Vegas, making it five consecutive weeks that at least three competitors have been called to the biggest stage in the sport. So far this season, 23 athletes have earned contracts, matching the total number of UFC deals awarded throughout Season 2 and significantly outpacing the 16 contracts doled out during the inaugural season of the talent search series.