Damian Piwowarczyk earns UFC contract after first-round TKO
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 5:41 AM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
Damian Piwowarczyk secured a UFC contract by defeating Emilio Quissua via technical knockout at 4:55 of the first round during Dana White's Contender Series Week 7. Piwowarczyk's performance at Meta Apex in Las Vegas highlighted his potential as an exciting fighter, overcoming an early challenge from Quissua. After the victory, Piwowarczyk expressed his gratitude for the opportunity, reflecting on months of preparation leading up to the fight.
- •Piwowarczyk wins against Quissua at DWCS in Las Vegas.
- •Fight ended at 4:55 in the first round.
- •Piwowarczyk previously competed under the KSW banner.
- •Dana White awarded him the UFC contract after the match.
- 5:41 AMYahoo Sports — Dana White hands UFC contract to KSW standout following first-round TKO
- 5:41 AMSherdog — Dana White hands UFC contract to KSW standout following first-round TKO
"Damian Piwowarczyk made the most of his opportunity on Dana White’s Contender Series.
"Damian Piwowarczyk made the most of his opportunity on Dana White’s Contender Series.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 23, 2026, 5:41 AMDana White hands UFC contract to KSW standout following first-round TKO
Damian Piwowarczyk made the most of his opportunity on Dana White’s Contender Series.
- SherdogSep 23, 2026, 5:41 AMDana White hands UFC contract to KSW standout following first-round TKO
Damian Piwowarczyk made the most of his opportunity on Dana White’s Contender Series.
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