The season premiere of Dana White’s Contender Series kicked off Tuesday, with the UFC president awarding two fighters with promotional contracts. One of the selected additions to the UFC roster, heavyweight Yorgan De Castro (5-0), was the biggest underdog on the episode, sitting at +588 on average across major online sportsbooks. The Cape Verde-born athlete became the first fighter from his native country to make it to the UFC. The 31-year-old big man finished his undefeated foe, Alton Meeks (3-1), by stuffing takedown attempts and landing thudding leg kicks. De Castro finished the fight via leg kick and punches late in the first round, earning a UFC deal. Following the conclusion of the event, De Castro spoke to the media
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