Mayton Perea Stops Zevan Hunt in 45 Seconds at DWCS Las Vegas Card

Q: Despite winning a unanimous decision to remain undefeated, why did Tyshawn Williams miss out on a UFC contract while others secured theirs?

Tyshawn Williams missed out on a UFC contract because, on a night built around standout finishes and “must-sign” performances, his win was seen as solid but not compelling enough. Williams did remain unbeaten at 9-0 by outpointing Antonio Monteiro with leg kicks, wrestling and top control, but he was the only winner on the card who did not get a finish. The rest of the night featured a string of emphatic stoppages: Luis Hernandez rallied for a submission, Akbar Abdullaev scored a 19-second knockout, Igor Cavalcanti earned a first-round TKO, and Mayton Perea finished the main event in 45 seconds. In the Contender Series format, performance often matters as much as the result. That context worked against Williams. Independent reaction after the fight pointed to concerns about his cardio and the lack of offense in his grappling, even in a fight he controlled. Rather than dominating in a way that forced the issue, he had to survive Monteiro’s late surge, which likely reinforced the view that he needs more seasoning before joining the UFC roster. The additional reporting also shows that Williams himself appeared to understand where things stood, saying he wanted another Contender Series opportunity, even on short notice. That is ultimately what he received: not a UFC deal, but a chance to return later in the season and make a stronger statement.

3 articles · Updated · MMA Fighting · Sep 16

45 seconds into Round 1, Mayton Perea finished previously unbeaten Zevan Hunt by TKO with punches in the DWCS welterweight main event at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas.
The quick stoppage capped a card dominated by early finishes: Igor Cavalcanti stopped Oscar Ravello in 1:38 of Round 1, and Akbar Abdullaev knocked out Ednilson Santos in 19 seconds.
Luis Hernandez added a rear-naked choke submission at 1:01 of Round 2 over Hugo Guillon, while Tyshawn Williams was the lone winner to go the distance with a unanimous decision over Antonio Monteiro.
The results fed directly into UFC contract decisions later Tuesday, with Perea, Cavalcanti, Abdullaev and Hernandez among four fighters awarded deals during Season 10 Week 6.