DWCS video: Cristian Perez redeems himself with big TKO of Logan Paxton

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Cristian Perez will likely call himself "UFC fighter" come Wednesday.

At Dana White's Contender Series 88 on Tuesday, Perez (15-2) finished a game opponent in Logan Paxton (10-2) with punches at 1:06 of Round 2. The lightweight bout took place at Meta APEX in Las Vegas.

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The first round was competitive, with Paxton showcasing some aggression and power. Perez remained level-headed, focused on the assignment. In Round 2, Perez put Paxton down with a big left hook and finished the fight with a pair of hammerfists.

Perez, 27, redeems himself after a failed DWCS attempt vs. Manoel Sousa in 2025. The fight was a back-and-forth banger, but Perez was finished midway through Round 3. The loss was the only one in his most recent eight appearances.

Paxton, 31, has an eight-fight winning streak snapped.

Up-to-the-minute DWCS 88 results include:

  • Cristian Perez def. Logan Paxton via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 1:06
  • Alik Lorenz def. Mahamed Aly via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 2:23
  • Roman Puga def. Taner Trembley via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

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