Callum Connor speaks to the media after an unforgettable battle with Piero Guaylupo at Dana White’s Contender Series Season 10, Week 7.
Connor suffered his first professional defeat, losing a unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) to the undefeated Peruvian after a wild lightweight fight that featured nearly 200 significant strikes.
But Connor’s performance impressed UFC President and CEO Dana White enough that he was awarded a UFC contract despite the loss, becoming one of two losing fighters to receive contracts on a historic night at DWCS.
Hear Connor discuss the battle with Guaylupo, the emotions of suffering his first defeat, and the incredible moment he learned that he was still headed to the UFC.
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