Logan Paxton vs Cristian Pérez – Contender Series 2026: Week 2

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Published on October 15, 2026 by

Cristian Pérez defeated Logan Paxton via TKO (punches) at 1:06 of Round 2 during Week 2 of Dana White’s Contender Series (Season 10) on August 18, 2026.

Fight Breakdown

  • Round 1: The lightweight bout opened as a competitive, back-and-forth action match. Logan Paxton came out aggressive, showcasing his signature power and testing Pérez early. Pérez remained patient and level-headed, matching Paxton’s output while finding his rhythm and looking for openings.
  • Round 2: Pérez took decisive control early in the second frame. He dropped Paxton with a powerful left hook. Pérez quickly followed up on his downed opponent, landing a pair of hammerfists before referee Jason Herzog stepped in to stop the fight at the 1:06 mark.

Fight Significance

The victory was an important redemption story for the 27-year-old Mexican prospect, who bounced back from a 2025 Contender Series loss to secure his official UFC roster spot. The defeat also snapped an eight-fight winning streak for the 31-year-old Paxton.

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