Modestino Rodrigues Earns UFC Contract with Quick KO

Modestino Rodrigues, a middleweight fighter, has secured a UFC contract following a rapid victory over Brandon Holmes in just 15 seconds at Week 4 of Dana White's Contender Series.

Rodrigues knocked Holmes down early and continued to strike until referee Chris Tognoni intervened, a decision that sparked debate as Holmes was still conscious and defending himself. Dana White acknowledged the controversy, labeling it one of the most contentious stoppages in the series' history, but awarded the contract to the 22-year-old Brazilian nonetheless.

This victory marked Rodrigues' eighth professional win, maintaining his perfect stoppage rate, with six of those wins occurring in under two minutes. He dedicated his success to the hard work and sacrifices made during his training, expressing his readiness for the challenges ahead. Holmes' record now stands at 6-3 following this bout, and Rodrigues' debut date in the UFC has yet to be announced.