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Video: Lone’er Kavanagh kicks off Dana White’s Contender Series with scary KO of An Tuan Ho

Dana White wrote “holy sh*t” on his bout sheet after UFC hopeful Lone’er Kavanagh scored a terrifying knockout of An Tuan Ho.

[autotag]Lone’er Kavanagh[/autotag] kicked off Dana White’s Contender Series, Season 8 with a bang Tuesday when he scored a knockout that left the UFC CEO writing “holy sh*t” on his bout sheet.

In the season opener, Kavanagh (7-0) clobbered previously undefeated [autotag]An Tuan Ho[/autotag] (6-1) with a brutal left hook that ended the fight at 2:35 of Round 1. The bout took place at DWCS 67 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

Ho was down on the canvas for an elongated period of time, blankly staring into the distance as his corners, medical staff, and referee Herb Dean tried to assist him in coming back to. Eventually, Ho rose to his feet under his own power but was not present for the reading of the official decision.

Kavanagh, 25, is the latest Cage Warriors product to make an impression on the UFC brass. The knockout Tuesday was the fifth of his seven-fight career. The win was the fifth in a row where Kavanagh defeated a previously unbeaten fighter.

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The up-to-the-minute DWCS 67 results include:

  • Lone’er Kavanagh def. An Tuan Ho via knockout (punch) – Round 1, 2:35

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for DWCS 67.

On the Doorstep: 5 fighters who could make UFC with February wins

For those who make it to the highest stage, the journey starts long before they strap on UFC gloves.

Every champion in MMA history started out somewhere.

For those who make it to the highest stage, the journey begins long before they strap on UFC, Bellator or PFL gloves. Modern-era fighters progress through the regional ranks with hopes of accomplishing the highest accolades. Many will try, few will succeed.

This month, five fighters on the verge of achieving major promotion notoriety – one for the second time – return to the cage for what could be their stepping-stone fight. There are dozens of fighters close to making the jump in the coming weeks, but these five are particularly exemplary.

  • A New Englander migrated to Florida and American Top Team to help make his dreams come true – and he thinks he’s close.
  • Erin Blanchfield’s main training partner continues down a similar path with major UFC aspirations on her mind.
  • A Vietnam-born flyweight is only 23, but making huge waves thus far on the regional scene and plans to continue them until Mick Maynard comes calling.
  • Formerly of Oklahoma State University, a standout wrestler’s transition into MMA is seemingly destiny, bolstered by a recent move to Fortis MMA.
  • Don’t call it a comeback, but a Welsh lightweight is obsessed with earning a second UFC opportunity – and is on his way to doing so.