Watch: Akbar Abdullaev steals the show with one-punch knockout at Contender Series Week 6

Akbar Abdullaev earned a UFC contract with a one-punch knockout during Week 6 of Dana White's Contender Series on September 16, 2026. The fight was stopped in the first round, with Abdullaev delivering a decisive blow that lived up to pre-fight expectations. The performance was highlighted as the standout moment of the event.