Mayton Perea secures UFC contract after Contender Series victory

Ecuadorian fighter Mayton ‘The Lion’ Perea has secured a contract with the UFC following a dominant performance on Dana White’s Contender Series in Las Vegas. On September 15, 2026, Perea defeated American opponent Zevan Hunt via knockout in just 45 seconds to earn the professional signing.

Originally from Imbabura, Perea’s path to the UFC was built on a foundation of Greco-Roman wrestling and various national titles. His career includes significant milestones in Peru, where he won the Inka Fighting Championship welterweight title by defeating Wellington Madeira via TKO in May 2026. Perea currently holds a professional record of 8 wins and 3 losses.