UFC signs undefeated HW prospect Philip De Fries

http://mmajunkie.com/news/24617/philip-de-fries-signs-with-ufc-expected-to-debut-at-ufc-138.mma
British fighter Philip De Fries (7-0 MMA, 0-0 UFC) is the latest addition to the UFC's heavyweight roster.


The undefeated 25-year-old today announced his deal via Facebook.


Although he didn't specify a debut date or opponent, an event source told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) he's expected to fight, fittingly, at UFC 138 in England.


UFC 138 takes place Nov. 5 at LG Arena at the National Exhibition Centre
in Birmingham, England. The main card airs in the U.S. on Spike TV via
same-day tape delay. De Fries likely will compete on the preliminary
card.


Terms of De Fries' deal were not disclosed.


De Fries, a Sunderland native now fighting out of Castletown, has
competed throughout England during a two-year pro career. All seven of
his career victories, including a May win over former UFC fighter Colin
Robinson and a July victory over Stav Economou (11-1-1 at the time),
have come via submission. Five, in fact, have come via rear-naked choke.


Only De Fries' latest win came outside of the first round.