Douglas Lapa earns UFC contract with TKO at Dana White’s Contender Series
Sherdog • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 5:54 AM
Last updated Oct 14, 2026
Douglas Lapa secured an Ultimate Fighting Championship contract after defeating Davi Cabral via technical knockout on October 13, 2026, during the DWCS Season 10 finale in Las Vegas. After a competitive opening round, Lapa gained momentum in the second, ultimately delivering a two-punch combination that led to the stoppage just 19 seconds into the third round. UFC CEO Dana White mistakenly referred to Lapa as 34 years old when awarding him the contract but later corrected himself. Lapa emphasized the toughness of Cabral, whom he faced in a middleweight matchup, noting he could have finished the fight in the previous round with a bit more time.
- •Douglas Lapa improves to 7-0 with the victory.
- •Lapa finished Cabral in the third round of the contest.
- •Dana White initially misstated Lapa's age during the announcement.
- •The fight showcased Lapa’s ability to recover and control the match.
- •The event took place at Meta Apex in Las Vegas.
- 5:54 AMSherdog — Dana White mistakes Douglas Lapa for 34-year-old at DWCS contract reveal
"Douglas Lapa scored a technical knockout victory on Dana White’s Contender Series, finishing Davi Cabral to earn an Ultimate Fighting Championship contract.
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