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DWCS 2026 Week 1 Results: Four UFC Contracts as Anthony Wint Scores 34-Second KO

DWCS 2026 Week 1 Results: Four UFC Contracts as Anthony Wint Scores 34-Second KO

DWCS 2026 Week 1 opens Season 10 with four UFC contracts

Dana White's Contender Series returned with exactly the sort of night the format is built for: quick finishes, uncomfortable moments and four fighters leaving Las Vegas with UFC contracts.

Contender Series 2026: Week 1 featured five fights, with Anthony Wint, Bilal Hasan, Thomas Pagliarulo and Joseph Kropschot doing enough to earn contracts. Abe Alsaghir also won his fight, but his split-decision victory over Fabrizio Escarrega did not result in a UFC deal.

Anthony Wint needs just 34 seconds against Matthew Adams

Anthony Wint made sure there was very little for Dana White to debate. The unbeaten heavyweight blasted through Matthew Adams in only 34 seconds, ending Adams vs. Wint with punches and moving his professional record to 7-0.

The former New York Jets linebacker came into the event with plenty of athletic intrigue, but this was about fighting rather than football. Wint immediately imposed himself, found the finish and secured a UFC contract before the first minute had even passed.

Bilal Hasan destroys Mridul Saikia in 45 seconds

Wint was not the only fighter operating on a one-minute schedule. Bilal Hasan overwhelmed Mridul Saikia with punches and forced the stoppage after only 45 seconds of Hasan vs. Saikia.

It was a brutal introduction to the Contender Series stage for Saikia and exactly the kind of performance Hasan needed. There was no need for a sales pitch afterward. A first-round demolition at flyweight made the contract decision straightforward.

Thomas Pagliarulo earns a late stoppage and UFC deal

Thomas Pagliarulo had to work considerably longer for his opportunity. His featherweight matchup with Ananias Mulumba reached deep into the third round before Pagliarulo finally broke through with punches at 4:24.

The late TKO in Pagliarulo vs. Mulumba gave him one of the most satisfying wins of the night. Rather than chasing a reckless early finish, he stayed in the fight, built toward the stoppage and left with a UFC contract.

Joseph Kropschot wins as Jonathan Kunneman survives gruesome injury

Not every contract came through a finish. Joseph Kropschot defeated Jonathan Kunneman by unanimous decision in Kropschot vs. Kunneman, winning 30-27, 30-27 and 29-28 on the scorecards.

The fight also produced one of the hardest images to watch from Week 1. Kunneman somehow continued to the final horn despite suffering a severe arm injury that appeared to leave the joint completely dislocated.

Kropschot's controlled victory was enough to convince White that he belonged on the UFC roster, making him the only fighter of the four contract winners who needed the judges.

Abe Alsaghir wins but leaves without a contract

Abe Alsaghir was the lone winner not to receive a UFC deal. His lightweight fight with Fabrizio Escarrega was extremely close, with Alsaghir taking Escarrega vs. Alsaghir by split decision.

One judge scored the fight 30-27 for Escarrega, while the other two returned 29-28 cards for Alsaghir. The victory counted on his record, but it did not produce the additional prize that defines the Contender Series.

DWCS 2026 Week 1 full results

Heavyweight

Anthony Wint vs. Matthew Adams: Wint won by TKO (punches), Round 1, 0:34

Lightweight

Abe Alsaghir vs. Fabrizio Escarrega: Alsaghir won by split decision (27-30, 29-28, 29-28)

Flyweight

Bilal Hasan vs. Mridul Saikia: Hasan won by TKO (punches), Round 1, 0:45

Featherweight

Thomas Pagliarulo vs. Ananias Mulumba: Pagliarulo won by TKO (punches), Round 3, 4:24

Middleweight

Joseph Kropschot vs. Jonathan Kunneman: Kropschot won by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Want to watch the biggest moments from the Season 10 opener? Check out the DWCS 2026 Week 1 highlights, including all four UFC contract winners and Anthony Wint’s 34-second knockout.

DWCS 2026 Week 1 FAQ

Who earned UFC contracts at DWCS 2026 Week 1?

Anthony Wint, Bilal Hasan, Thomas Pagliarulo and Joseph Kropschot received UFC contracts following their victories.

Who won the DWCS 2026 Week 1 main event?

Anthony Wint defeated Matthew Adams by TKO just 34 seconds into the first round.

Is Anthony Wint a former football player?

Yes. Wint played linebacker and previously spent time with the New York Jets before beginning his professional MMA career.

How fast did Bilal Hasan beat Mridul Saikia?

Hasan stopped Saikia with punches only 45 seconds into the opening round.

Did Abe Alsaghir receive a UFC contract?

No. Alsaghir defeated Fabrizio Escarrega by split decision but was the only winner on the card who did not receive a UFC contract.

How did Thomas Pagliarulo beat Ananias Mulumba?

Pagliarulo stopped Mulumba with punches at 4:24 of the third round and was subsequently awarded a UFC contract.

What happened to Jonathan Kunneman's arm?

Kunneman suffered a severe arm injury during his fight with Joseph Kropschot but continued through the final bell. Kropschot won the fight by unanimous decision.

How many UFC contracts were awarded at Contender Series 2026 Week 1?

Four contracts were awarded from the five fights on the Season 10 opening card.

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