Dana White's Contender Series' 'greatest talent' gets UFC debut opponent
Posted by FightWire
Akbar Abdullaev is reportedly set to make his UFC debut against Mairon Santos, giving fans a chance to see how a highly regarded Contender Series talent performs at the promotion’s next level. The matchup also gives MMA followers a way to compare Abdullaev’s UFC potential with what they have seen from prospects in other promotions. Do you think Contender Series standouts usually live up to the attention when they reach the UFC?