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Two Canadian Fighters Compete for UFC Contracts in Dana White’s Contender Series Week 2
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    Two Canadian Fighters Compete for UFC Contracts in Dana White’s Contender Series Week 2

    The opening week of the eighth season of Dana White’s Contender Series was full of highlight finishes and saw four fighters earn UFC contracts after picking up stoppage victories.

    Week 2 of DWCS sees another five-fight card take place at the UFC Apex on Tuesday and this one features a pair of Canadians.

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    Pat Pytlik and Michael Imperato both earned their shots on DWCS with impressive stoppage wins at a Unified MMA event in Toronto in January the week of UFC 297 with Dana White there as a cage-side guest of honour.

    That Unified MMA event and the two Canadian fighters were featured on a recent episode of Dana White: Lookin’ For a Fight.

    Both Ontario natives will get to perform in front of White for a second time this year and another impressive showing could potentially result in them getting a UFC contract.

    Imperato of Woodbridge, Ont., takes on Cortavious Romious in bantamweight action.

    He is 12-6 as a pro with all but three of his wins coming by submission, including a 52-second rear-naked choke of Ricky Bandejas eight months ago.

    Pytlik takes on Andreas Gustafsson in the featured bout of the night.

    The 35-year-old Pytlik is 9-1 as a pro with six first-round knockouts. He knocked out his Unified MMA 55 opponent in 95 seconds to get on the UFC boss’s radar.

    Another fighter competing Tuesday to keep an eye on is Torrez Finney, a bruising 8-0 middleweight coming off a viral knockout in May.

    All 10 fighters scheduled to compete on the card made weight Monday.

    DWCS Week 2 fight card and official weigh-in results:

    — Welterweight: Andreas Gustafsson (170.5) vs Pat Pytlik (169)

    — Heavyweight: Rizvan Kuniev (263.5) vs Hugo Cunha (259.5)

    — Bantamweight: Cortavious Romious (136) vs Michael Imperato (135)

    — Middleweight: Cam Rowston (184.5) vs Torrez Finney (185.5)

    — Bantamweight: Billy Brand (135.5) vs Cody Haddon (135)

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    Canadians aiming for UFC roster spots on Dana White’s Contender Series

    In the world of mixed martial arts, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is the pinnacle of competition. Fighters from all over the world dream of earning a contract with the organization and competing on the biggest stage in the sport. This dream is within reach for two Canadian fighters who will be competing in Dana White’s Contender Series Week 2.

    The Contender Series is a platform for up-and-coming fighters to showcase their skills in front of UFC President Dana White and earn a spot on the UFC roster. Each week, a new group of fighters competes in a series of bouts, with White ultimately deciding which fighters will receive UFC contracts.

    For Canadian fighters T.J. Laramie and Chad Anheliger, this is a huge opportunity to make a name for themselves on the international stage. Laramie, a featherweight fighter with a record of 12-3, will be looking to impress White with his well-rounded skill set and aggressive fighting style. Anheliger, a bantamweight fighter with a record of 8-2, will be aiming to show off his striking prowess and ability to finish fights.

    Both fighters have been training hard in preparation for their Contender Series bouts, knowing that a win could change their lives and catapult them into the spotlight of the UFC. They will be facing tough competition from other hungry fighters also vying for a UFC contract, but they are confident in their abilities and ready to seize the moment.

    Canadian MMA fans will be eagerly watching as Laramie and Anheliger represent their country on the international stage. With their talent, determination, and heart, these two fighters have the potential to become the next Canadian stars in the UFC. Tune in to Dana White’s Contender Series Week 2 to see if they can make their dreams a reality.