Nick Galanti scores decisive knockout in 35 seconds at DWCS 89
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 11:31 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026

At Dana White's Contender Series 89 in Las Vegas on August 25, Nick Galanti achieved a quick knockout against Carlos Petruzzella. After an initial takedown attempt was blocked, Galanti landed a powerful right hand that knocked Petruzzella to the canvas. He followed up with additional strikes, causing the referee to halt the contest just 35 seconds into the first round. The victory may enhance Galanti's chances of securing a UFC contract.
- •Nick Galanti faced Carlos Petruzzella in a middleweight bout.
- •The fight ended in the first round at 0:35.
- •Galanti landed a decisive right hand that led to the knockout.
- •This win follows Galanti's record of 8-1 in MMA.
- •The event took place at Meta APEX in Las Vegas.
- 11:31 PMYahoo Sports — DWCS 89 video: Nick Galanti scores brutal 35-second knockout
"Nick Galanti needed just 35 seconds to make his statement for a UFC contract on Tuesday at DWCS 89.
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