Kevin Syler is getting a second opportunity on Dana White’s Contender Series.
On the Season 4 premiere on Aug. 4, Syler (10-0 MMA) will take on Lights Out Championship lightweight champion Kenny Cross – pending bout finalization.
Multiple people with knowledge of the situation recently confirmed the targeted booking to MMA Junkie. They asked to remain anonymous as the promotion has yet to make an official announcement. The fight was first reported by The Scrap.
Syler competed on Season 3, defeating a durable opponent, Lance Lawrence, in a lopsided unanimous decision victory. Due to Syler missing weight by 6.5 pounds, however, UFC president Dana White passed on the opportunity to sign him.
Since his blunder on the scales, Syler has moved to 155 pounds where he won his divisional debut at Combate Bolivia MMA 3 in December.
A Michigan standout, Cross (10-3 MMA) brings an aesthetically pleasing fighting style to the cage. A finisher through and through, Cross has won seven of his most recent eight outings including four-straight.
DWCS, Season 4 will kick off Aug. 4 and expected to run for 10 episodes, with the season concluding on Oct. 6.
To stay up to date with all of the DWCS happenings, check out MMA Junkie’s “Dana White’s Contender Series: Your complete guide to Season 4” which will be frequently updated as news comes to light.
