Dana White praises Akbar Abdullaev as top talent on DWCS 92
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 12:04 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Dana White commended newly signed UFC lightweight Akbar Abdullaev for his performance on Dana White's Contender Series 92 in Las Vegas, where he knocked out Ednilson Santos in 19 seconds. White called Abdullaev possibly the greatest talent to appear on the series in a decade. Abdullaev, who has an undefeated record of 14-0, previously competed in ONE Championship, securing a notable finish against champion Kai Tang. He expressed interest in facing Max Holloway in his next fight following the announcement.
- •Akbar Abdullaev stopped Ednilson Santos in 19 seconds at DWCS 92.
- •Dana White labeled Abdullaev as a possible top talent for the UFC.
- •Abdullaev has a career record of 14-0 without any losses.
- •He competed successfully in ONE Championship before joining the UFC.
- •Abdullaev aims to fight Max Holloway in the future.
- 12:04 PMYahoo Sports — Dana White: Akbar Abdullaev 'possibly the greatest talent' on DWCS
"Dana White heaped praise on newly signed UFC lightweight Akbar Abdullaev.
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