LAS VEGAS – After watching numerous teammates receive the UFC call, Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady finally got his time to shine. A big underdog against highly touted Cage Warriors champion George Hardwick, Fury FC champ Al-Selwady (15-3) upset the oddsmakers Tuesday with an impressive unanimous decision win to win a UFC contract in the featured bout of Dana White’s Contender Series 58 . The Fortis MMA fighter has helped his teammates prep and even cornered him during their UFC fights, as he patiently waited for his turn. He finally got it, and was handed no layup when he drew Hardwick – but Al-Selwady had other plans.
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