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New UFC signee says jet lag cost him KO: ‘I hate that guy’

Alvi Dasuyev kept his perfect record intact and punched his ticket to the Ultimate Fighting Championship with a unanimous decision victory over Jaden Ortega on Dana White’s Contender Series.

Published: Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at 5:17 AM
New UFC signee says jet lag cost him KO: ‘I hate that guy’
Key Things to Know
  • Alvi Dasuyev defeated Jaden Ortega by unanimous decision on Dana White's Contender Series.
  • The victory preserved Dasuyev's undefeated professional record, improving it to 10-0.
  • UFC CEO Dana White awarded UFC contracts to both Dasuyev and Ortega after the fight.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Alvi Dasuyev earned a UFC contract after defeating Jaden Ortega via unanimous decision on Dana White's Contender Series Season 10 Week 7. The victory preserved Dasuyev's undefeated professional record, advancing him to 10-0. UFC CEO Dana White praised both fighters and awarded contracts to both Dasuyev and Ortega following their three-round bout.

Following the fight, Dasuyev expressed satisfaction with reaching the UFC but stated that jet lag prevented him from achieving a knockout against Ortega. Speaking to interviewer Laura Sanko, Dasuyev claimed he would have finished Ortega if he had felt at full strength.

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