Kaik Brito knocks out Namo Fazil to secure UFC contract
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 3:52 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Kaik Brito faced Namo Fazil in a welterweight matchup during Week 2 of Dana White’s Contender Series on August 19, 2026. After a competitive fight, Brito landed a decisive right hand early in the third round, knocking Fazil out. This victory earned Brito an Ultimate Fighting Championship contract, a significant achievement after he previously lost in his first DWCS opportunity in 2023. Brito expressed eagerness to debut in the UFC as soon as possible.
- •Kaik Brito defeated Namo Fazil via knockout in the third round.
- •The fight was part of Dana White’s Contender Series 2026.
- •Brito previously lost a DWCS fight in 2023.
- •He aims to make his UFC debut soon after securing the contract.
- •The knockout was delivered in front of UFC CEO Dana White.
- 3:52 AMYahoo Sports — Kaik Brito had one more trick saved for Dana White, and it was brutal
"Kaik Brito had some tricks up his sleeve in his fight against Namo Fazil.
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