Adam Darby earns UFC contract after technical stoppage win

Adam Darby secured a UFC contract following a victory against Patrick Rivera during the featured bout at Dana White's Contender Series 90 in Las Vegas. The fight concluded in the third round due to a doctor's stoppage caused by significant swelling in Rivera's right eye. Darby, an Irish striker, entered the bout with a 7-1 professional record before impressing Dana White with his striking performance. Following the win, the 27-year-old expressed a desire to schedule his promotional debut as soon as Halloween night on October 31. Darby stated that he intends to face difficult competition immediately to expedite his path toward the division's top 15 rankings within the next year.

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