Michael Aswell has a brand new scar to go along with his additional $15,000 and a promise of a future UFC contract.
On Tuesday night on the latest episode of Contender Series, Aswell faced off with Bogdan Grad in a co-main event featherweight matchup, that turned out to be one of the best fights in Contender Series history. Though Bogdan ultimately won a split decision and a UFC contract, Dana White was so impressed with both men’s performances that he awarded them both their win and show purses, along with an additional $5,000 bonus. And that was before he even saw the extent of the damage Aswell suffered.
Late on Tuesday evening, White took to Instagram to show off a gruesome gash over Aswell’s eye, along with the ensuing stitches required to repair it.
While the loss mean Aswell did not receive a UFC contract that evening, White did announce that he spoke with UFC matchmaker Sean Shelby and, once he’s fully healed up, the UFC intends to offer Aswell a short notice opportunity the next time a fighter is forced out of about. But judging on those pictures, it could be a while before we see Aswell inside the octagon.
