Craig “The Thundercat” White has become the 86th Cage Warriors fighter to sign for the UFC by stepping in on 12 days’ notice to fight Neil Magny at UFC Liverpool.
Magny was left without a dance partner for the UFC’s first trip to Merseyside when Gunnar Nelson was forced off the card with a knee injury. UFC confirmed that it would be White taking his place on Tuesday when it announced the welterweight bout through their social media channels.
White (14-7-0) became a top contender for the promotion’s welterweight title at CWFC’s marquee event, “Super Sunday,” when he saw off Alex Montagnani with a second-round submission.
Craig White steps in on short notice to face Neil Magny at UFC Liverpool