Talk about climbing the “corporate” ladder.
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) employee, Salhahuddin “Sal” Everettwill attempt to trade his company tag for a UFC contract tonight (Tuesday, October 6, 2026) when he fights his undefeated peers, Ozzy MartinIn the 9th week Contender series inside Meta APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada (full results here).
Everett’s path to the Octagon is unlike any other fighter competing this season.
The 29-year-old started out at the bottom of the UFC business, working in a mail room and as a cemetery security guard before eventually becoming the UFC’s CEO. Dana Whitepersonal runner. In other words, Everett went from stocking White’s fridge and running errands behind the scenes to fighting right in front of his former boss, who had a UFC contract.
Ironically, Everett’s fighting ambitions almost prevented him from making it to UFC HQ.
“I actually applied to the UFC in 2019 and didn’t get the job,” Everett said Spinning’ Backfist. “I remember talking to the director of security—he asked me where I saw myself in five years—and I told him, ‘Fighting for the UFC.’
Mission accomplished … at least partially.
Everett eventually landed a UFC security position through a third-party agency before settling into White’s inner circle. According to Everett, he was lurking in the company’s refrigerator when matchmakers casually told him he was getting an opportunity Contender series.
Of course, Everett didn’t get the shot just because of his UFC connections.
“Bundy” has a perfect (4-0) professional record since then 4-0 amateur resume buildingfinishing all eight opponents along the way. None of his four pro fights have lasted three minutes, including a ridiculous four-second knockout of a former Power Slap competitor. Wesley drainJanuary 2026. Last submitted by Everett Dear Guyton via a first-round rear naked choke in July.
White has already acknowledged that it’s difficult to remain impartial when his former employee is in the running. However, Everett still has to earn his way onto the UFC roster against Martin, another undefeated (4-0) prospect with a 100 percent finish percentage.
Martin, 24, has knocked out all four of his professional opponents, most recently in devastating fashion Ryan Jett in just 30 seconds.
So, something’s got to give tonight.
“By any means necessary I will get this contract,” Everett said MMA fight. “That would be the best promotion I’ve ever received in my life.”
