Mahamed Aly and Alik Lorenz face off at Dana White's Contender Series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 10:41 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Mahamed Aly and Alik Lorenz will compete in a light heavyweight bout on August 18 at Dana White's Contender Series. Both fighters are seeking a UFC contract after previous losses in the series last year. Aly, a four-time IBJJF champion with a record of 5-1, was knocked out in 20 seconds in his first DWCS appearance. Lorenz, with a record of 7-2, similarly faced a quick defeat in his debut but rebounded with a TKO win in March. The matchup will be part of the second episode of Season 10 at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas.
- •Aly and Lorenz compete for a potential UFC contract.
- •Both fighters lost in their first DWCS appearances in 2025.
- •Aly holds a 5-1 MMA record; Lorenz is 7-2.
- •The fight takes place on August 18 at Meta APEX in Las Vegas.
- •Aly achieved a TKO victory in March; Lorenz also won by TKO.
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"A four-time IBJJF champion and a software engineer will square off with a UFC contract on the line.
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