UFC ‘Contender Series’ results, live coverage and full fight highlights | Season 10, Ep. 9

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 05: (L-R) Preston LaGrange and Nell Ariano of France face off during Dana White’s Contender Series season ten, week nine official weigh-in at Palace Station Hotel & Casino on October 5, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)

It’s that time again!

Contender Series is back with 10 straight weeks of mixed martial arts (MMA) action, streaming at 7 p.m. ET TONIGHT (Tues., Oct. 6, 2026) on Paramount+.

In the main event, Preston LaGrange (6-1) — a career Middleweight — steps up on short notice to take on France’s Nell Ariano (6-0) in a Light Heavyweight showdown. The co-main event sees UFC employee (seriously) Sal Everett (4-0) fight Ozzy Martin (4-0). In the “Featured” bout, Roque Conceicao (11-3) returns for a second shot at a UFC contract when he takes on Peruvian killer, Alexander Chavez (9-0). Japan’s Ryuho Miyaguchi (7-1) hooks ‘em up with Mateus Soares (11-2). Finally, women’s Bantamweights collide as Fury FC standout, Alivia Bierley (5-1), takes on Summer Onley (6-0).

‘Contender Series’ Quick Results:

• Nell Ariano vs. Preston LaGrange
• Sal Everett vs. Ozzy Martin
• Roque Conceicao vs. Alexander Chavez – Conceicao defeats Chavez via submission (triangle) Round 1, 3:37
• Ryuho Miyaguchi vs. Mateus Soares – Soares defeats Miyaguchi via knockout (punches) Round 1, 1:03
• Alivia Bierley vs. Summer Onley – Bierley defeats Onley via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

‘Contender Series’ Highlights & Results:

205 lbs.: Nell Ariano vs. Preston LaGrange

170 lbs.: Sal Everett vs. Ozzy Martin

125 lbs.: Roque Conceicao vs. Alexander Chavez

Wooow se acabooooó 👊🏻

Roque Conceicao 🇧🇷 somete en el primer round ‼️#DWCS | Ver en vivo por @PPlusDeportespic.twitter.com/rmoMdtv9TP

— UFC Español (@UFCEspanol) October 7, 2026

135 lbs.: Ryuho Miyaguchi vs. Mateus Soares

BIG RIGHT HAND 💥

Quick work for Mateus Soares!!

📺: #DWCS on @paramountpluspic.twitter.com/1Vu1aL9JRo

— UFC on Paramount+ (@UFConParamount) October 6, 2026

135 lbs.: Bierley defeats Onley via unanimous decision

6 straight! ✅🇺🇸 Alivia Bierley opens the action with a UD victory! #DWCSpic.twitter.com/Wz3mRFzxNT

— UFC Canada (@UFC_CA) October 6, 2026

For more Contender Series news and notes, be sure to hit up our comprehensive archive right here.

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