Francischinelli stopped William Rentz in the opening round on Week 10 of Dana White’s Contender Series Season 10 at Meta Apex in Las Vegas on Oct. 13.
Luis Francischinelli earns UFC contract with first-round TKO of William Rentz at DWCS Week 10
Rentz (8-3) immediately closed the distance, taking the 6-foot-6 Francischinelli (7-1) down with a body lock. Francischinelli threatened a heel hook and landed elbows from his back before returning to his feet.
Rentz secured another takedown, but Francischinelli quickly stood again. As Rentz pressed forward, the Brazilian dropped him with a counter left hook. Francischinelli followed him to the canvas and landed ground strikes to force the stoppage at 2:18 of Round 1.
UFC CEO Dana White praised Francischinelli’s performance, describing the 30-year-old as a “fun” addition to the 170-pound division.
“Luis, you’re 7-1 now, you’re 170 pounds, you’re 10 feet tall,” White said. “Another fun guy that I’m excited to watch fight in the UFC. Congratulations.”
Francischinelli was emotional after the fight and said his wife was in the hospital. After receiving his contract, he shared an update, saying she had been discharged.
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