Alvi Dasuyev Wins UFC Deal on DWCS, Still Frustrated

Alvi Dasuyev earned a UFC contract with a decision win over Jaden Ortega on Dana White's Contender Series, but the unbeaten welterweight left the Apex still annoyed he couldn't finish the job.

Dasuyev improved to 10-0 with the victory, yet the result gnawed at him almost immediately after the final horn. "I'm still disappointed, because the game plan was to finish him. I think the jet lag took me," Dasuyev said after the bout. "No excuses to be honest. Next time, better. It's not my day today."

Why Alvi Dasuyev Wasn't Happy With His DWCS Performance

Dasuyev's frustration wasn't about the outcome, it was about style. On Contender Series, judges' scorecards only get a fighter half the job done; the other half is making Dana White notice. "We're not here to win the fight, we're here to show levels," Dasuyev said. "And it was, like I told you, not our day to show the levels that we've got. I'm much better than this, and I couldn't show it today."

Part of the issue traced back to travel. Dasuyev said his visa arrived late, forcing a scramble to get to Las Vegas in time. "I flew two days before the weigh-in here, from Belgium. 12 hour flight," he said. "Still we got the visa three or four days before the fight, so after we got the visa, next day we flew over. No excuses, we're still here and won the fight. But I'm not happy with it."

Even with the late paperwork, Dasuyev said pulling out was never discussed. He credited Ortega, who also earned a UFC contract despite the loss, for making the fight harder than expected. "Yeah he was really tough," Dasuyev said. "I have to give him credit, hard chin."

What a Decision Win Still Means for Dasuyev's UFC Stock

A distance win on Contender Series is a lower bar to clear than a finish, and Dasuyev knows it, which is exactly why he vented after the fight instead of celebrating. Prospects who look spectacular in these tryouts tend to walk into the UFC with quicker matchmaking and more attention from oddsmakers once they're booked. A grinding three-round win against a tough, durable opponent doesn't hurt Dasuyev's record, but it does mean he heads into his UFC run without the highlight-reel finish that usually pumps up a newcomer's market buzz early. For bettors, an unbeaten 10-0 welterweight who admits he underperformed is worth tracking closely once a UFC date and opponent are set, since fighters this dialed in on their own weaknesses often make quick technical adjustments the second time out.

Frequently Asked Questions

Did Alvi Dasuyev win his Contender Series fight?

Yes, Alvi Dasuyev defeated Jaden Ortega by decision on Dana White's Contender Series to improve to 10-0 and earn a UFC contract.

Why was Alvi Dasuyev unhappy after winning on DWCS?

Alvi Dasuyev said he was disappointed his fight with Jaden Ortega went the distance instead of ending in a finish, which he felt was needed to fully show his skill level on the show.

Did Jaden Ortega also get a UFC contract despite losing?

Yes, Jaden Ortega earned a UFC contract even in defeat, with Alvi Dasuyev crediting him for his toughness and durability during the fight.