7 fighters who should fill remaining spots on Dana White’s Contender Series, Season 4

Dana White’s Contender Series, Season 4 is right around the corner – and its lineup is filling up quickly.

Matt Dixon. Image via Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA)

Jared Scoggins (Flyweight, 10-0)

The younger brother of UFC and RIZIN veteran [autotag]Justin Scoggins[/autotag], Jared Scoggins brings a lot of the same excitement. Competing at a weight class 10 lighter than his brother, Jared mirrors a lot of Justin’s abilities. In 10 pro fights, Jared Scoggins has only lost once. He holds four finishes – all by knockout. While he hasn’t competed since September 2018, Scoggins is still active in the gym. He was scheduled to headline LFA 79 against promotional champion Brandon Royval in November 2019. However, Scoggins had to pull out due to injury. With Royval appearing on DWCS, it’ll make sense if Scoggins follows suit.

Justin Gonzales (Featherweight, 10-0)

DWCS, Season 3 viewers will remember [autotag]Justin Gonzales[/autotag] from the dominant unanimous decision victory he earned against Zach Zane. When it came time for judgment, UFC president Dana White passed over Gonzales. White explained Gonzales’ fight was too lackluster for him to get the contract. While his fight on DWCS, Season 3 wasn’t the worst, his fights are often more exciting than what he showed. Season 4 would be a perfect means for Gonzales to redeem himself. If Gonzalez wins the LFA belt July 10 at LFA 84, he should be a shoo-in for DWCS – or the UFC.

Matt Dixon (Welterweight, 9-0)

An undefeated amateur, [autotag]Matt Dixon[/autotag]’s lack of losses continue in the professional ranks. Largely competing for Oklahoma-based promotion Xtreme Fight Night, Dixon ran through the competition. To date, Dixon has accumulated six finishes, with five knockouts and one submission. Dixon has power, speed and the mentality of a contracted UFC or Bellator athlete. His attitude is positive and confident, and he’s very polished when it comes to his mic skills. He’s had major offers in the past, but contractual obligations have prevented him from accepting. Now free of said contractual ties, he’ll be able to pursue whatever comes his way.

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