Three-time Cage Warriors champion George Hardwick will quickly battle Abdul-Kareem Al Selwady in week 2 of Dana White’s Contender sequence. After having a profitable profession in Cage Warriors, many fighters have made their debut in UFC. However, regardless of being a three-time champion, Hardwick should battle for a UFC contract. Fans left upset with White after studying of the matchup.
Dana White’s Contender sequence has opened up one other route for fighters to make their method into the UFC. The aim of the sequence is to scout expertise that can ultimately battle within the UFC. Similar to The Ultimate Fighter, the contestants don’t have an current contract and might solely obtain one after they win.
Several UFC fighters bought their massive break by profitable Dana White’s Contender Series. The present has proved to be an amazing assist for fighters who had restricted publicity whereas combating in different federations.
However, George Hardwick is a three-time Cage Warrior Lightweight champion. For him to be competing within the contender sequence appears extreme. Many Cage Warrior fighters have obtained their direct contracts from UFC. UFC famous person Conor McGregor and light-weight fighter Paddy Pimblett are among the few Cage Warrior champions that obtained contracts with out having to audition elsewhere. Apart from being a Cage Warriors champion, Hardwick additionally has just one loss in his 13 MMA bouts.
Despite having all of the conditions to instantly enter the UFC, Hardwick might be combating ‘ The Pride of Palestine‘ within the newest season of DWCS. The information of Hardwick having to audition has left battle followers displeased with Dana White. Fans expressed their disappointment because the famend champion is required to take an additional step earlier than becoming a member of UFC.
After 6 years of DWCS I’m nonetheless confused about how they select who’s worthy of being signed outright and who must “audition” for a contract. You’d suppose a defending CW champ with the ending expertise of Hardwick would not want that further step, however alright. caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) June 7, 2023
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Fans react to Cage Warriors FC champion auditioning at Dana White’s contender sequence
George Hardwick in Cage Warriors FC (Image by way of : Cage Warriors FC)Cage Warriors champion George Hardwick might be stepping contained in the octagon towards Abdul- Kareem Al Selway. The showdown will happen in week 2 of Dana White’s Contender Series on fifteenth August. If George manages to win the Series he might be awarded with a UFC contract. He can even be a part of the ranks of well-known UFC fighters like Sean O’Malley, Jamahal Hill, and extra to obtain their massive breaks via DWCS.
After 6 years of DWCS I’m nonetheless confused about how they select who’s worthy of being signed outright and who must “audition” for a contract. You’d suppose a defending CW champ with the ending expertise of Hardwick would not want that further step, however alright. caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) June 7, 2023
I really feel like this battle might simply be on UFC London subsequent month— Alex Behunin (@AlexBehunin) June 7, 2023
Ratings.. this battle brings in a ton of scores for a present that the majority will neglect is even (not me in fact lol)— Garrett Kerman (@FightAnalystLLC) June 7, 2023
I feel that is to provide the present extra publicity actually as a result of it don’t make sense— JayC 🇩🇴🇮🇪 (@king__Jayc) June 7, 2023
Its in order that they will name him a DWCS alumni if he’s ever within the ufc title image— Hobbsy (@hobbsyttv) June 7, 2023
At this level they simply passing everybody via contender sequence and that sucks. They simply signings guys instantly when they’re wanted on brief discover— Tomasjcj (@tomasjcj) June 7, 2023
So many CW champs have entered the UFC with hype, solely to lose instantly to the leap in competitors (McCann, Herbert, Hadley, Jones, Bukauskas, McKee) that I do not suppose the CW belt carries sufficient weight anymore to command a straight ticket to the massive present for simply anybody.— Guy N. Cognito (@GuyNCognitoX) June 7, 2023
extra of simply an excuse to have an amazing expertise on the bottom contract they may give him most likely— ︎jake (@jakeshrds) June 7, 2023
Great champion, thrilling fighter, massive fan base. Don’t know what extra he has to do— Fc (@TheFinnCrowe) June 7, 2023
I’m sorry however that is insane. The man is a finisher, pure charisma and his UFC profession hinges on one efficiency within the illustrious APEX abroad. I’m glad that you just had been classier than I about this, that is simply disgusting to me.— MMAAlina (@alina_mma) June 8, 2023
I imply this respectfully however there’s some rubbish UK expertise that landed on massive playing cards….but a man who had accolades and massive hype goes to contender sequence 🤦♂️— For Rucks Sake (@RucksSake) June 7, 2023
They aren’t confused in any respect. UFC pays them as little as potential and might try this via DWCS— Ryeguy.sol (@Ryeguy94138733) June 7, 2023
It’s to get individuals to tune in to the contender sequence.— Shitty mall dope (@NugSoVile) June 8, 2023
Many followers within the remark imagine Hardwick might simply debut on the prelims of the upcoming UFC London. Fans additionally really feel like Hardwick might be awarded a lot much less pay after profitable DWCS, than he would have obtained in any other case. “More of just an excuse to have a great talent on the lowest contract they can give him probably,” commented one consumer. Despite the wave of discontent, Hardwick will go face to face towards the ‘Pride of Palestine’. If the previous Cage Warriors champion manages to win a contract, he might be eyeing a debut at UFC’s London occasion.
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