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Dana White's Contender Series 2026 Week 2 results: Six new fighters earn UFC contracts
Dana White signed six fighters after a five-bout card, including both men from the opening fight and a knockout winner in the main event.
- On Tuesday, August 18, 2026, UFC CEO Dana White awarded six contracts to fighters following a five-fight card at the newly-renovated Meta APEX in Las Vegas.
- The series' pressure-cooker format impressed White during the opening bout, prompting him to sign both featherweights Roman Puga and Taner Trembley after their 15-minute war.
- In the main event, welterweight Kaik Brito secured a "nuclear knockout" against Namo Fazil with a flying knee 12 seconds into the third round.
- The series, described as "the world's toughest job interview," has produced 332 contracts since 2017, with participants earning a collective $225.3 million.
- With eight weeks of competition remaining, the UFC program continues to expand its roster, which currently features 420 active fighters graduated from the series.
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