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British mixed martial artist Saul Rogers is back in the big time and has signed a multi-fight deal with European promotion Absolute Championship Berkut (ACB). He will make his debut for the organization on October 1st in Glasgow,Scotland.



"I'm excited to sign with such great promotion," Rogers told FloCombat earlier today. "I've got big ambitions and can't wait to test my skills against top level opponents--It's Saul Business."



Rogers is best known for his run on The Ultimate Fighter 22 series where after four straight wins inside the house he made through to the final. Unfortunately for Rogers, visa issues forced him out of finale and subsequently out of favor with the UFC who have yet to offer him a second chance despite his dominance leading up to the final.



After nearly a year in exile, Rogers returned to action last month in Tanko Fighting Championships in the UK and faced the highly experienced Andre Winner. That evening, Rogers had a very easy night of work and he finished Winner inside one minute with a D'Arce choke.



Speaking after, Rogers made a clear plea to the UFC, and in particular, UFC President Dana White.



"I feel like I should be back in the UFC and I'm going to be contending for the lightweight title one day," Rogers said. "Dana White, I'm sorry I f***** up but that's where I should be."



To further stake his claim for a UFC return, Rogers has decided to sign with ACB and will look to take their 155-pound division by storm. Rogers will no doubt have his eyes set on the current champion of ACB's lightweight division, Abdul Aziz Abdulvakhabov (13-1-0).