After Week 6 of Season 10 of Dana White’s Contender Series (DWCS), UFC president Dana White awarded contracts to four impressive fighters, officially bringing them into the UFC roster.
In the main event, Mayton Perea delivered a devastating first-round knockout against Zevan Hunt in their welterweight matchup. Perea dominated throughout the fight and secured a UFC contract with his powerful finish.
At middleweight, Igor Cavalcanti showcased his striking skills by stopping Oscar Ravello early in the first round with a flurry of punches. Cavalcanti’s dominant performance forced the referee to intervene, earning him a well-deserved UFC contract.
In the lightweight division, Akbar Abdullaev quickly dispatched Ednilson Santos with a brutal 19-second knockout, landing a huge overhand right. Since Abdullaev took no damage in the bout, the UFC is expected to move fast in scheduling his official Octagon debut following this commanding victory.
Also at middleweight, Luis Hernandez pulled off a highlight-worthy rear-naked choke submission over Hugo Guillon in the second round. Though Hernandez controlled the first round, Guillon looked to be gaining momentum before Hernandez reversed fortunes and locked in the submission, securing his UFC deal.
On the flip side, featherweight Tyshawn Williams defeated Antonio Monteiro by unanimous decision but did not receive a contract. Williams started strong, faded mid-fight, then rallied in the final round to earn the win. Dana White indicated Williams will get another chance on DWCS, showing he still sees potential.
With these four new signings, White has now handed out contracts to 28 fighters this season from 30 bouts, including 27 winners and one notable loser who also impressed enough to earn a deal.
Fan Take: This latest batch of signings highlights how DWCS continues to be a critical pathway for fresh, exciting talent to enter the UFC, renewing the roster with dynamic fighters. For fans and the sport, these additions promise thrilling matchups and the evolution of MMA’s competitive landscape in the near future.
Source: sports.yahoo.com
