The UFC has signed a top European fighter to a contract deal.
Cage Warriors Light Heavyweight Champion Modesta Bukauskas revealed on his social media that he has inked a deal with the promotion. The details of his contract are currently unknown.
They say dreams come true, if you work hard, stay the course, and never give up. Ever since I started MMA, it has always been the dream of my father @gintas50 and I, to sign with the UFC (best MMA organisation in the world) and compete against THE BEST fighters in the world. After much adversity, a rollercoaster of events/emotion, and a ton of hours in the gym, I am pleased to announce that just a few days ago, We signed a contract with the @ufc @ufceurope, the DREAM has become REALITY!! What a way to start 2020, I want to give a special thanks to my management @iridiumsportsagency @iridiumsports @jacobparga @ed.kapp for their absolutely incredible work and countless hours of dedication to get me to this point in my career. The best thing about my management, is that I can truly say they are FAMILY, and cannot wait to make them all proud !! Another massive thanks goes out to all my training partners, sponsors and everyone that has helped me achieve everything I have done!! Without you guys I could not have done it !!! I have the best team around me and I am forever grateful !!! The amount of love I have for you all is insane and we are ALL going to come up and make it to the top TOGETHER !!! The journey has only just begun, we are just getting warmed up !!! Time to cement our legacy in the history books!! My name will forever be known as the very first Lithuanian born athlete to sign with the UFC. There are New goals and milestones to reach, and I cannot wait for the journey and the road ahead .... WATCH OUT CAUSE WE ARE COMING TO TAKEOVER !!!
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The 205-pound fighter is coming into the promotion with some nice momentum behind his name, as Modesta is currently in the midst of a six-fight winning streak. The Cage Warriors Light Heavyweight Champion has defeated Riccardo Nosiglia, Marthin Hamlet, Marcin Wojcik, and Dan Konecke all by knockout. Whereas his wins over Kristian Lapsley and Pelu Adetola were via submission.
The 25-year-old has been fighting inside the octagon since 2015, with Modesta building his name in Ultimate Challenge MMA, FightStar Championship, and of course, Cage Warriors. His overall record is 10 wins and 2 losses. The UFC has not officially announced Bukauskas’ signing and a first fight date or opponent is currently unknown.