# Cristian Perez Targets UFC Championship

> Perez aims for world title after contract win.
- Title: Cristian Perez Targets UFC Championship · UFC | Shortify
- Summary: Perez aims for world title after contract win. Cristian Perez seeks UFC championship after securing contract with Kyle Nelson debut fight.
- Keywords: cristian perez, ufc, kyle nelson, dana white's contender series, ufc edmonton, lightweight, ufc fight night, mma, sports, Cristian, Perez, Targets
- Source: UFC — https://ufc.com/news/cristian-perez-out-to-show-he-belongs-ufc-edmonton
- Published: 2026-10-15T19:43:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: cristian perez, ufc, kyle nelson, dana white's contender series, ufc edmonton, lightweight, ufc fight night, mma, sports
## Perez wins DWCS contract
Cristian Perez secured his UFC contract after defeating Logan Paxton in Dana White's Contender Series Season 10, Week 2.

> The lesson I learned from my first DWCS fight was not to rush all the time and know how to be smarter when it came time to fighting.
## Perez's recent loss
Perez lost to Manoel Sousa in his Season 9 match, but the defeat has aged well as Sousa has since won two UFC fights.
## Perez's debut matchup
Perez will face Kyle Nelson, an eight-year veteran with 12 UFC appearances, at UFC Fight Night: Buckley vs Malott on October 17, 2026.
## Nelson's background
Nelson has shifted between lightweight and featherweight before returning to the 155-pound division with a win over Matt Frevola.
## Perez's championship goal
Perez aims to become a UFC world champion by climbing the rankings through multiple fights.

> I want to be a UFC world champion.
## Perez's fighting strategy
Perez plans to fight multiple opponents to reach the championship, regardless of the number of matches.

> I would like to fight against everyone to get to the championship.
## Perez's confidence
Perez believes he has the tools to win against Nelson and project himself as a top contender.

> I think I have the correct tools to put on a good show.
## Perez's upcoming fight
Perez will compete against Kyle Nelson at UFC Fight Night: Buckley vs Malott on October 17, 2026 in Edmonton, Canada.
## Key takeaway

Cristian Perez seeks UFC championship after securing contract with Kyle Nelson debut fight.