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UFC employee Sal Everett explains how DWCS fight will be 'another day at the office'

UFC welterweight prospect Sal Everett (4-0) will step into the cage at Tuesday’s *Dana White’s Contender Series* event with a unique perspective—he’s spent the past three years working for the promotion, transitioning from security to a role as Dana White’s assistant. His fight against undefeated Ozzy Martin (4-0) from Cage Titans will feel like another shift for Everett, who has balanced his combat career with his day job while building a close relationship with White.

The UFC employee has even trained alongside champions at the Performance Institute, drawing motivation from the discipline of fighters like Merab Dvalishvili. Despite his friendly ties with many welterweights, Everett has made it clear he’s eager to test himself against anyone, viewing every opponent as a genuine challenge rather than a social connection.

Everett’s journey from graveyard security shifts to assisting White has been marked by rapid growth, including his first week as a runner coinciding with the chaotic energy of International Fight Week. His fight against Martin will take place at Meta APEX, a venue he’s already familiar with from his security duties.

The undefeated pair’s clash underscores Everett’s mindset: for him, the cage is just another part of the job, and the pressure only fuels his determination to prove himself in front of those who’ve invested in his career.

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