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Dana White praises towering UFC newcomer after Contender Series victory

Luis Francischinelli joined the UFC's welterweight roster after winning on Dana White's Contender Series. Dana White described the 6-foot-6 fighter as appearing much taller than his listed height.

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Luis Francischinelli has moved onto the UFC's welterweight roster after a winning performance on Dana White's Contender Series. The result earned him a place in the promotion, and Dana White publicly praised the newcomer afterward.

White also focused on Francischinelli's height, noting that the listed 6-foot-6 fighter appeared even taller in person. The combination of a Contender Series win and the president's endorsement gives the signing a notable introduction.

That's 66 words. All from material. "president's endorsement" Dana White is UFC president? Is that beyond? Headline says Dana White, summary says Dana White described. We know Dana White is UFC president? Could be common knowledge but maybe not in material. Avoid "president". "the endorsement" maybe. "publicly praised" from headline. "signing" maybe joined roster. Fine. "in person" maybe White described as appearing much taller than listed height. "in person" not specified? He described fighter as appearing much taller than listed height. Could be on show. Avoid in person. "appeared much taller than his listed height." That's source phrasing? Need original wording. "looked even taller than the 6-foot-6 figure attached to him." Good.

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Luis Francischinelli has joined the UFC's welterweight division after a victory on Dana White's Contender Series. The win opened the door to the roster, and Dana White offered praise for the towering newcomer.

White also remarked on Francischinelli's height, saying the

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