DWCS Season 10, Week 6 results: Vicious 1 punch knockout leads 4 fighters being signed to UFC contracts
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Key Points:
- Four fighters—Mayton Perea, Igor Cavalcanti, Akbar Abdullaev, and Luis Hernandez—earned UFC contracts after impressive victories on The Contender Series, as announced by UFC CEO Dana White.
- Abdullaev received high praise from White, who called him "the greatest talent that’s ever been on this show" following a stunning 19-second one-punch knockout.
- Mayton Perea and Igor Cavalcanti both secured first-round TKOs with aggressive striking, while Luis Hernandez won via second-round submission after an intense back-and-forth bout.
- Tyshawn Williams won his fight by unanimous decision but did not receive a UFC contract immediately; however, Dana White indicated Williams will get another opportunity later this season.
- With these signings, the UFC has now contracted 28 fighters from The Contender Series this season, highlighting the show's ongoing role as a talent pipeline.
