‘Nuclear KO’ From ‘Thunderous’ Right Hand Left Dana White Amazed
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 18: Dana White reacts after a knockout by Kaik Brito against Namo Fazil in a welterweight fight during season ten, week two of Dana White's Contender Series at Meta APEX on August 18,...
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 18: Dana White reacts after a knockout by Kaik Brito against Namo Fazil in a welterweight fight during season ten, week two of Dana White's Contender Series at Meta APEX on August 18, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
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I've seen a lot of knockouts on Dana White Contender Series, but none quite like the one Kaik Brito scored against Namo Fazil on Tuesday night in Las Vegas at the UFC's Apex. The vicious overhand right culminated an excellent main event on a strong episode of DWCS. Brito was one of six men to earn a contract, but even more, he gained an immeasurable buzz as he stole the show on his way to a spot on the UFC's roster. Let's talk MMA.
DWCS Season 10, Week 2 Key Facts
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Event | Dana White's Contender Series Season 10, Week 2 |
| Also known as | DWCS 88 |
| Date | Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026 |
| Venue | Meta APEX, Las Vegas |
| Broadcast | Paramount+ |
| Main event | Kaik Brito def. Namo Fazil, KO, round 3, 0:12 |
| Brito's record | 19-6 entering, 20-6 now |
| Fazil's record | 10-1 entering on a seven-fight win streak, 10-2 now |
| Contracts awarded | Six, from five fights |
| Dana White on Brito | "I cannot wait to see you fight in the UFC" |
| Season format | 10 episodes, Tuesdays, 7 p.m. ET |
Here is the KO.
Six contracts came out of five fights, and the math works because White signed both featherweights. Roman Gabriel Puga beat Taner Trembley by unanimous decision and Trembley was signed anyway. "Those are f---ing unicorns in this business," White said of fights that produce two signings.
Brito's finish came 12 seconds into the third round. He moves to 20-6. Fazil, who entered on a seven-fight winning streak, falls to 10-2.
MMA Junkie described Brito's punch as a "nuclear knockout." MMA Mania said it was "one of the best right hands since Fedor vs. Brett Rogers." Bloody Elbow labeled it the "greatest KO in DWCS history." I won't fight any of them on their claims.
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Obviously, the first question is where does Brito go from here? It will depend on the matchmaking. He has a look and a crowd-pleasing style. Fazil was a strong opponent who likely deserves to be in the UFC as well, but that's not realistic after suffering a KO loss of that magnitude.
Here is a look at everyone who earned a contract.
Every UFC Contract Winner From DWCS Season 10, Week 2
Contract awards per UFC.
| Fighter | Weight Class | How They Earned It |
|---|---|---|
| Kaik Brito | Welterweight | KO over Namo Fazil, round 3, 0:12 |
| Trent Miller | Middleweight | Submission, Von Flue choke, over Douglas Henrique Rodrigues, round 2, 1:04 |
| Cristian Perez | Lightweight | TKO over Logan Paxton, round 2, 1:06 |
| Alik Lorenz | Light heavyweight | KO/TKO over Mahamed Aly, round 1, 2:23 |
| Roman Gabriel Puga | Featherweight | Unanimous decision over Taner Trembley |
| Taner Trembley | Featherweight | Lost the decision to Puga and was signed anyway |
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Full DWCS Season 10, Week 2 Results
Complete card per UFC.
| Bout | Weight Class | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Kaik Brito def. Namo Fazil | Welterweight | KO, round 3, 0:12 |
| Trent Miller def. Douglas Henrique Rodrigues | Middleweight | Submission, Von Flue choke, round 2, 1:04 |
| Cristian Perez def. Logan Paxton | Lightweight | TKO, round 2, 1:06 |
| Alik Lorenz def. Mahamed Aly | Light heavyweight | KO/TKO, round 1, 2:23 |
| Roman Gabriel Puga def. Taner Trembley | Featherweight | Unanimous decision, 29-28 x3 |