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Jonas Bilharinho Stays in UFC-or-Bust Mode Following Dana White’s Contender Series Snub

Widely regarded as one of the top Brazilian prospects in the featherweight division since 2016, the always-confident Jonas Bilharinho was one of the highlights from Week 10 of Dana White’s Contender Series, as he knocked out Canaan Kawaihae with a wheel kick in the third round of their Nov. 2 pairing. Nevertheless, Ultimate Fighting Championship President Dana White chose not to sign him.

When he arrived in Brazil a few days later, the Team Nogueira representative did not hide his disappointment with the decision. However, in a video interview with Super Lutas, he managed to find a silver lining in the experience.