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Gabriel Lorenco stops Charlie Cleveland in first round of Contender Series

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 12:33 AM

Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Gabriel Lorenco stops Charlie Cleveland in first round of Contender Series

Summary

Brazilian heavyweight Gabriel Lorenco secured a first-round technical knockout victory against Charlie Cleveland during the fourth week of the Contender Series on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. The bout, held at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas, ended at 2:02 of the opening round. After an initial exchange, Lorenco connected with a looping right hand and a subsequent combination to put Cleveland on the canvas. Although Cleveland attempted a takedown following the knockdown, Lorenco defended the move and landed an elbow that led to the referee intervention. Lorenco extended his winning streak to eight fights and improved his professional record to 8-1. The loss snapped a four-fight winning streak for Cleveland, who now returns to the regional fighting circuit.

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By the Numbers

•Gabriel Lorenco defeated Charlie Cleveland via TKO in the first round.
•The fight ended at the 2:02 mark of the opening round.
•Lorenco moved to 8-1 professionally with his eighth consecutive win.
•The event took place at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas on September 1, 2026.
•Charlie Cleveland saw his four-fight winning streak come to an end.

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What they're saying

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“The Black Mamba” struck fast. Brazilian Heavyweight Gabriel Lorenco more than likely punched his ticket to Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) when he smoked Charlie Cleveland in the first round tonight (Tues., Sept. 1, 2026) during Week 4 of Season 10 of Contender Series inside Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. It did not take long. […]
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