Quentin Pasley earns UFC contract after knockout win on Contender Series

Quentin Pasley secured a UFC contract on Tuesday following a first-round stoppage victory over Arlind Berisha on Dana White’s Contender Series. The 24-year-old prospect finished the undefeated Berisha at 4:41 of the opening round by landing a series of elbows on the ground. Despite entering the bout with limited regional competition experience, Pasley’s performance prompted a public comparison to Jon Jones from Dana White. While acknowledging the praise from the UFC president as a significant compliment, Pasley stated he is treating the remark with perspective as he prepares for his future in the organization. The victory concludes a night where four fighters earned contracts as the current season of the Contender Series reaches its halfway point.

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