Christian Natividad joins UFC after impressive Dana White's Contender Series debut

Christian Natividad secured his place in the UFC on September 12 by finishing Colton Loud in just 70 seconds during Dana White's Contender Series 91. With this victory, Natividad joins his brother Kevin, a former UFC fighter, in the promotion. After a long path marked by two significant layoffs in his career, the 29-year-old Hawaiian-born fighter expressed excitement about beginning this new chapter. His debut comes after over a decade of competition and nine days' notice for the fight. Natividad aims to make an impact in the flyweight division, calling his recent achievement a stepping stone rather than the culmination of his career.

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