10 heavyweights you can expect to see on Dana White’s Contender Series, Season 4

The return of Dana White’s Contender Series isn’t far off, and here are 10 big men who are candidates to appear on the show.

Justin Frazier

Record: 12-3
Age: 30
Height: 6’0″
Birthplace:
Charleston, S.C.

Does the name [autotag]Justin Frazier[/autotag] ring a bell? It’s quite possible. The Arksanas-based brute upset back-to-back opponents en route to The Ultimate Fighter 28 finals in 2018. However, his UFC stint was short-lived. Taking on Juan Espino at the TUF 28 Finale, Frazier was submitted in 3:36. Shortly thereafter, Frazier was released. In 2019, Frazier rebounded, going 2-0. Most UFC fighters aren’t given a second chance, but Frazier is one of those exceptions. Pairing that fact with his post-UFC success, Frazier might land himself a shot at redemption.

Kirill Kornilov

Record: 3-0
Age: n/a
Height: 6’5″
Birthplace:
Russia

A former GLORY kickboxer, Kirill Kornilov’s transition to MMA has been smooth. Standing at 6’5,” Kornilov is a lengthy figure. Despite being so early in his career, Kornilov already has showed glimpses of greatness. After defeating a 12-5 fighter by first-round knockout in his MMA debut in early 2019, Kornilov finished his sophomore and junior experiences in similar fashion. He’s 3-for-3 in fights and finishes. On March 1, Kornilov likely faces his toughest test to date, Edilson Lopes. Legitimate wins are hard to come by. Should he defeat Lopes, Kornilov will have more than enough legitimacy to his name for the UFC, at minimum, to roll the dice on a 4-0 prospect.

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Chris Larsen

Record: 5-1
Age: 32
Height: 6’4″
Birthplace:
Calgary, Alberta, Canada

[autotag]Chris Larsen[/autotag] might just be Canada’s best kept secret. At 6’4,” 263 pounds, Larsen has the size and strength to mess up most of the Great White North’s finest behemoths. Since his pro debut in late 2016, Larsen has accumulated five wins by TKO. In his most recent fight in September, Larsen avenged the lone loss of his pro career when he finished Jared Kilkenny in 70 seconds. Only one opponent has lasted to the second round. Larsen is currently riding a three-fight winning streak and is set to face Grayson Wells at Unified MMA 40 in March.

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