Sal Everett earns UFC contract at DWCS 95, wants to keep day job

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 9:10 PM

Last updated Oct 7, 2026

Sal Everett earns UFC contract at DWCS 95, wants to keep day job
Summary

Sal Everett earned a UFC contract by knocking out Ozzy Martin in the first round at Dana White’s Contender Series 95 in Las Vegas. Despite his new contract, Everett expresses his desire to maintain his current job within the UFC, stating he enjoys working there and wishes to balance both responsibilities. He aims to remain active in the welterweight division and will continue training while working, having previously used paid time off to prepare for this fight. Everett is eager to compete regularly and improve his fight resume.

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  • •Everett improved to 5-0 with the victory at DWCS 95
  • •He knocked out Martin in the first round
  • •Expressed desire to stay employed by UFC
  • •Wants to compete frequently in the welterweight division
  • •Utilized PTO to prepare for the fight
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  • 9:10 PMYahoo Sports — Sal Everett wants to keep his UFC day job after earning contract at DWCS 95
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Sal Everett is not quite ready to let go of his job as a UFC employee.

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