Dana White's Contender Series Week 9 takes place in Las Vegas tonight
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 5:44 PM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
Dana White's Contender Series returns for Week 9 on October 6 at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas, starting at 7 p.m. Ten fighters are vying for UFC contracts, including Sal Everett and Nell Ariano. Everett, who has a prior connection to UFC, faces Ozzy Martin as a slight underdog, while Ariano enters as a strong favorite. The main event features Summer Onley, an accomplished grappler, who looks to secure her UFC contract against Alivia Bierley. Viewers can watch the event live on Paramount+.
- •Event starts at 7 p.m. ET at Meta APEX
- •Ten fighters competing for UFC contracts
- •Summer Onley favored in main event against Alivia Bierley
- •Sal Everett faces Ozzy Martin, both looking for contract
- •Nell Ariano enters as a five-to-one favorite against Preston LaGrange
- 5:44 PMCBS Sports — Dana White's Contender Series start time: Where to watch, live stream Week 9 and the full fight card
"Ten more fighters pursue their dreams of signing a UFC contract on Tuesday night
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