Namo Fazil speaks out after Kaik Brito knockout loss
Namo Fazil has offered a disturbing explanation for why he believes he was not himself before his latest Dana White's Contender Series appearance.
Fazil lost to Kaik Brito by third-round knockout in the main event of Contender Series 2026: Week 2. Days later, Fazil alleged that a large group confronted him at the fighter hotel while he was deep into his weight cut.
According to Fazil, he normally cuts roughly 14 kilograms and had already dropped more than 10 when the incident occurred. He said he was wrapped in blankets in his room when around 15 Chechen men arrived. Fazil claimed one man slapped him while his coaches restrained him to prevent the situation escalating before fight night.
Fazil alleges Baysangur Susurkaev was among the group
Fazil further alleged that Baysangur Susurkaev was among those involved. Susurkaev is a UFC middleweight and a teammate of former UFC champion Khamzat Chimaev.
Those claims remain Fazil's account of the incident and should be treated as allegations rather than established fact. Fazil said his coaches kept him from fighting back because of his scheduled bout, and that police later arrived following a commotion at the hotel.
He acknowledged that the alleged confrontation did not leave him seriously injured, but argued that dealing with it while severely depleted from his weight cut affected his mental and physical condition before facing Brito.
Kaik Brito still delivered a devastating finish
Whatever happened before the event, Fazil vs. Brito remained competitive through two rounds. Brito then ended matters almost instantly in the third, landing the knockout punch just 12 seconds after the restart.
WOOOOOOOOHHHHHHH cae!!!!!! BRITO con el KO‼️#DWCS | En vivo por Paramount + Deportes pic.twitter.com/NIpP3FVrz2
— UFC Español (@UFCEspanol) August 19, 2026
The result gave Brito a successful second chance on the Contender Series after his 2023 appearance ended in a decision loss. Fazil, meanwhile, saw his lengthy winning run come to an abrupt end.
Namo Fazil's history with Chechen opposition
Fazil has crossed paths with fighters from the region before. In June 2025, he handed previously unbeaten Russian fighter Yakub Sulimanov his first professional defeat, stopping him with punches in the third round.
That victory became one of the biggest results of Fazil's career before his eventual arrival on DWCS. However, the precise motivation behind the alleged hotel confrontation has not been independently established, and Fazil's account remains the central source for what happened.
Namo Fazil confrontation FAQ
What did Namo Fazil say happened before his DWCS fight?
Fazil claims approximately 15 men confronted him at the fighter hotel while he was cutting weight and that one of the men slapped him.
Did the alleged incident happen before Namo Fazil vs Kaik Brito?
Yes. Fazil says it occurred during his weight cut before his main-event fight against Kaik Brito at DWCS 2026 Week 2.
Did Namo Fazil accuse Baysangur Susurkaev of being involved?
Yes. Fazil alleged that UFC middleweight Baysangur Susurkaev was among the group. The allegation has not been independently established.
How did Kaik Brito beat Namo Fazil?
Kaik Brito knocked Fazil out with a punch 12 seconds into the third round.
Who is Namo Fazil?
Fazil is a professional welterweight who competed in Season 10 of Dana White's Contender Series after building a lengthy winning streak on the regional and international MMA circuit.
Did Namo Fazil beat Yakub Sulimanov?
Yes. Fazil stopped Yakub Sulimanov by third-round TKO in June 2025.
Watch the DWCS Week 2 highlights
See Brito's knockout and the biggest moments from the card in our DWCS 2026 Week 2 highlights: Brito KO & 6 UFC contracts.