UFC employee Salhahuddin Everett earns roster spot with first-round knockout
Sherdog • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 4:26 AM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026
Salhahuddin Everett, an Ultimate Fighting Championship employee, achieved a significant career milestone on October 6, 2026, during Week 9 of Dana White's Contender Series in Las Vegas. He secured a knockout victory over Ozzy Martin at 1:57 of the first round, improving his professional record to 5-0. Having started as a runner for UFC CEO Dana White, Everett's impressive performance has now landed him a contract with the organization. In a post-fight interview, he expressed his readiness to challenge anyone in the welterweight division, declaring, "I am not afraid of nobody."
- •Salhahuddin Everett knocked out Ozzy Martin at Dana White's Contender Series.
- •Victory occurred at 1:57 in the first round on October 6, 2026.
- •Everett improves his professional record to 5-0.
- •He began his UFC journey as a security agency employee and then as a runner for Dana White.
- •Everett promises to bring challenges to the welterweight division.
- 4:26 AMSherdog — UFC employee goes from Dana White’s runner to roster with DWCS KO
- 4:26 AMYahoo Sports — UFC employee goes from Dana White’s runner to roster with DWCS KO
"Ultimate Fighting Championship employee Salhahuddin Everett is now on the promotion’s roster.
"Ultimate Fighting Championship employee Salhahuddin Everett is now on the promotion’s roster.
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External links- SherdogOct 7, 2026, 4:26 AMUFC employee goes from Dana White’s runner to roster with DWCS KO
Ultimate Fighting Championship employee Salhahuddin Everett is now on the promotion’s roster.
- Yahoo SportsOct 7, 2026, 4:26 AMUFC employee goes from Dana White’s runner to roster with DWCS KO
Ultimate Fighting Championship employee Salhahuddin Everett is now on the promotion’s roster.
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