Salhahuddin Everett fights Ozzy Martin for UFC contract at DWCS
Sherdog • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 12:33 AM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
Salhahuddin Everett, currently an employee of the UFC, is set to fight Ozzy Martin on October 6 during Week 9 of Dana White’s Contender Series. Everett, who holds an undefeated record of 4-0, aims to secure a UFC contract. His path to this opportunity has been unique, as his ambition to become a fighter almost cost him his job within the organization. He initially struggled to secure employment with the UFC but eventually transitioned from a third-party security role to that of a full-time runner.
- •Everett has finished all his professional fights in the first round.
- •He has a perfect amateur record of 4-0.
- •Everett previously applied for a UFC job in 2019 and was not hired.
- •The fight takes place during Dana White’s Contender Series on October 6.
- 12:33 AMSherdog — His UFC dream nearly cost him a job; now he’s fighting for a contract
"Ultimate Fighting Championship employee Salhahuddin Everett will look to become a UFC fighter on Tuesday.
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