Mahamed Aly VS Alik Lorenz

Alik Lorenz stopped Mahamed Aly by TKO (punches) at 2:37 of the first round at Dana White's Contender Series, Season 10 Week 2 on August 18, 2026 in Las Vegas. Lorenz pressed forward and connected with a sharp punch combination on the feet, forcing the referee to intervene before the fight reached the halfway mark of the opening round. The bout carried added weight for both men: Lorenz was making his second DWCS appearance after a first-round stoppage loss to Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev in a previous season, while Aly — a four-time IBJJF world champion — was seeking redemption after being knocked out in 20 seconds by Iwo Baraniewski on the same stage. Lorenz had rebuilt his momentum with a quick TKO finish at LFA 228 and delivered again when given a second shot.

A light heavyweight matchup featuring elite grappling pedigree against pure knockout power. Mahamed Aly is a four-time IBJJF World Champion who has transitioned impressively to MMA, proving he also carries serious power in his hands with a string of early finishes. He faces Alik Lorenz, an MMA Lab product returning to DWCS for a second chance. Lorenz boasts a 100% finishing rate and concussive striking, making this a high-stakes chess match. Aly looks to implement his world-class ground game, while Lorenz aims to keep it on the feet and land a fight-ending blow.