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Opinion: DWCS and the Problem with "Looking for Killers"

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As the fourth season of Dana White's Contender Series wraps up, three observations come to mind. First, MMA on Tuesday nights is fun to watch, coming long enough after the weekend to avoid burnout, but not so late in the week that it interferes with bigger, better cards. Second, fighters crying about family death and personal tragedy doesn't mix well with the sport, and does a horrible job of promoting new stars. And last, Dana White really, really sucks at handing out contracts to the right people.

In fact, White is looking for almost the exact opposite qualities that he should be.