10 lightweights 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 lightweights who are candidates to appear on the show.

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Kenny Cross

Record: 10-3
Age: 25
Height: 6’0″
Birthplace:
Michigan

A fan favorite on the Michigan regional scene, [autotag]Kenny Cross[/autotag] has thrilled viewers with his finishing abilities. Cross has a 100 percent finishing rate with five wins by knockouts and five by submission. He’s currently riding a four-fight winning streak and has picked up victories in seven of his most recent eight fights. A member of Michigan Top Team, Cross spends time training with the likes of Daron Cruickshank, Cody Stamann, and others. If you were to build a prototype for an A-list DWCS prospect, it’d be Cross.

Gabriel Green

Record: 9-2
Age: 26
Height: 5’10”
Birthplace:
San Pedro, Calif.

There are levels of flying under the radar and then there’s [autotag]Gabriel Green[/autotag]-level of flying under the radar. At 26, Green deserves much more hype than he’s been getting. The Californian is currently riding a six-fight winning streak against opponents with a outstanding combined record of 44-14 at the time of their fights. While he hasn’t competed since 2018, Green is still very much active. He was supposed to compete at Bellator 238 in January, but a shoulder injury forced him out of the bout. Should he be recovered by the time DWCS contracts go out in bulk, the UFC should take a look at this 100 percent finishing rate lightweight.

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