{
  "id": 9877503,
  "title": "Norbert Novenyi Jr. takes solace in Dana White being open to take another look",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/norbert-novenyi-jr-takes-solace-in-dana-white-being-open-to-take",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-26T01:20:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/norbert-novenyi-jr-takes-solace-012023394.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On a Tuesday night, Norbert Novenyi Jr. faced off against Theo Haig at Dana White's Contender Series 93, which took place at Meta APEX. In their main event, Novenyi Jr. emerged victorious by unanimous decision. However, UFC CEO Dana White expressed dissatisfaction with the bout. Despite the criticism, Novenyi Jr. secured no contract. The 26-year-old, formerly of Bellator, displayed his versatile skills, displaying a well-rounded approach, as he outmaneuvered Haig through striking. Yet, Novenyi Jr. struggled early on due to a failed rehydration regimen and gastrointestinal discomfort. He experienced extreme bloating, frequent bathroom visits and fatigue, significantly hampering his performance. Despite these challenges, Novenyi Jr. managed to secure a win, driven by his determination to be victorious. He acknowledged that his performance wasn't up to his usual standards. Post-fight, White didn't rule out the possibility of re-signing Novenyi Jr., which brought hope to the fighter who dreams of becoming a UFC champion. He plans to discuss his next steps with his team, primarily focusing on understanding the cause of his stomach issues to prevent a similar situation from recurring.",
  "summary": "Nobert Novenyi Jr. had a bittersweet Tuesday night at Dana White's Contender Series.",
  "key_points": [
    "Norbert Novenyi Jr. wins fight but receives poor evaluation from Dana White",
    "Novenyi Jr. struggled with gastrointestinal issues during the fight",
    "White hints at potential re-signing Novenyi Jr. for future fights"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Norbert Novenyi Jr.'s win at Dana White's Contender Series 93, despite a subpar performance, keeps his UFC aspirations alive with Dana White open to reconsidering him for a contract.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Tyson Fury says he wants Dana White involved in superfight with Anthony Joshua: ‘Two baldies together’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/tyson-fury-says-he-wants-dana-white-involved-in-superfight-with",
        "published": "2026-09-25T20:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}