Torrez Finney On The Rock's Influence, Nearly Signed Elsewhere Before Earning UFC Contract

Update: 2024-10-08

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New UFC contract winner Torrez Finney discusses earning a UFC contract on his third shot on Dana White's Contender Series, the road to get there, White blasting him after his second DWCS win, nearly signing with another promotion before the call to step in on short notice for his historic third DWCS win, wanting to take some time off before UFC debut, The Rock's influence on his post-fight interviews, and more with MMA Fighting's Mike Heck.

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Torrez Finney On The Rock's Influence, Nearly Signed Elsewhere Before Earning UFC Contract

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Torrez Finney On The Rock's Influence, Nearly Signed Elsewhere Before Earning UFC Contract

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Torrez Finney On The Rock's Influence, Nearly Signed Elsewhere Before Earning UFC Contract