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Dana White rewards Roman Puga, Taner Trembley following DWCS war Week 2 of Dana White’s Contender Series 2026 kicked off with an absolute banger. Roman Puga took on Taner Trembley in a featherweight matchup in Week 2 of DWCS 2026. While Puga scored an early knockdown, Trembley survived and rocked him at the end of round 1. Both fighters threw the kitchen sink at each other, visibly rocking and hurting one another multiple times. The fight somehow went the distance, with Puga earning a unanimous decision win. Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO Dana White was evidently impressed, as he stood up after each round and went inside the Octagon to congratulate both fighters after the fight ended. Puga admits that while he was hunting for a finish, Taner earned his respect with his grit. While the former came seeking an early knockout, he was also ready for a 15-minute war if that didn’t materialize. “I feel overwhelmed; grateful,” Puga said in his post-fight interview. “I was hoping to put him out, but Taner is a dog. Great fighter. Really earned my respect… Absolutely [I was surprised]. I was hitting hard and I felt like it was doing some wear and tear on him. But nonetheless, I told myself I can go for it in the first round and knock him out. But if not, be ready for a war. And that’s what you guys saw tonight; I was ready for a war. I wanted that knockout, but I showcased I’m that dog and I got it.” Both fighters ultimately won contracts. Roman Puga took on Taner Trembley in a featherweight matchup in Week 2 of DWCS 2026. While Puga scored an early knockdown, Trembley survived and rocked him at the end of round 1. Both fighters threw the kitchen sink at each other, visibly rocking and hurting one another multiple times. Advertisement Roman Puga beats Taner Trembley in wild DWCS 2026 Week 2 fight The fight somehow went the distance, with Puga earning a unanimous decision win. Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO Dana White was evidently impressed, as he stood up after each round and went inside the Octagon to congratulate both fighters after the fight ended. Puga admits that while he was hunting for a finish, Taner earned his respect with his grit. While the former came seeking an early knockout, he was also ready for a 15-minute war if that didn’t materialize. “I feel overwhelmed; grateful,” Puga said in his post-fight interview. “I was hoping to put him out, but Taner is a dog. Great fighter. Really earned my respect… Absolutely [I was surprised]. I was hitting hard and I felt like it was doing some wear and tear on him. But nonetheless, I told myself I can go for it in the first round and knock him out. But if not, be ready for a war. And that’s what you guys saw tonight; I was ready for a war. I wanted that knockout, but I showcased I’m that dog and I got it.” Both fighters ultimately won contracts. DANA WHITE IS STANDING UP AFTER R2 IN THIS FIGHT 🤩 — UFC on Paramount+ (@UFConParamount) August 18, 2026 [ #DWCS | LIVE on @ParamountPlus ] pic.twitter.com/HcSnkYP8Q7 « Previous Video: Dana White DWCS 2026 Week 2 post-fight press conference Next Alik Lorenz erases DWCS heartbreak with brutal first-round KO » More