Akbar Abdullaev knocks out Ednilson Santos in 19 seconds at DWCS
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 12:28 AM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Akbar Abdullaev delivered a quick knockout against Ednilson Santos in just 19 seconds during Dana White's Contender Series at Meta APEX in Las Vegas. Abdullaev, a former ONE champion nicknamed the 'uncrowned champion,' showcased his striking prowess with a powerful right hand. Prior to this fight, Abdullaev had a perfect record of 14-0, with 13 wins coming via knockout. His impressive performance may indicate he was overqualified for the DWCS competition. This bout was part of a live event featuring several matchups.
- •Abdullaev's knockout came at 19 seconds into the fight.
- •This fight took place at Dana White's Contender Series in Las Vegas.
- •Abdullaev improved his record to 14-0 with this victory.
- •He previously left ONE after a title-ineligible situation.
- 12:28 AMYahoo Sports — DWCS video: Former ONE star Akbar Abdullaev smokes Ednilson Santos in 19 seconds
"Nicknamed the "uncrowned champion" of ONE by some, Akbar Abdullaev showed he may have been overqualified for Dana White's Contender Series.
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