Contender Series Week 7 Set at Meta APEX in Las Vegas
The short version
- Dana White's Contender Series Week 7 was held at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas.
- Norbert Novenyi Jr. (10-1) headlined against Theo Haig, a submission specialist back for a second Contender Series shot.
- Winners on the card had the opportunity to earn UFC contracts.
Week 7 of Dana White's Contender Series takes place Tuesday at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas, with Norbert Novenyi Jr. headlining against Theo Haig.
Dana White's Contender Series continued its season Tuesday night with Week 7 at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada. Fighters on the card competed for the chance to earn a UFC contract.
The headline bout featured Norbert Novenyi Jr., who entered the show with a 10-1 record. He faced Theo Haig, a submission specialist making his second appearance on the Contender Series.
The rest of the card included four additional matchups: Jaden Ortega against Alvi Dasuyev, Paris Moran against Marcos Degli, Piero Guaylupo against Callum Connor, and Damian Piwowarczyk against Emilio Quissua.
Results from the event were updated as the fights concluded on Tuesday night.
Written by the Matchday Live desk from reporting by Yahoo Sports.
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