Four fighters earn UFC contracts at Dana White's Contender Series finale
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Last updated Oct 14, 2026
The tenth season of Dana White's Contender Series concluded on October 13, 2026, at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas. Four fighters received contracts to join the UFC: Smilla Sundell, Gregory Foster, Douglas Lapa, and Luis Francischinelli, while Erick Visconde did not. Foster secured a unanimous decision in his fight against Jason Asher. Lapa defeated Davi Cabral, stopping him in the third round, and Francischinelli achieved a first-round TKO over William Rentz. Sundell won a unanimous decision against Aline Pereira, despite initial hesitance from White about her readiness for the UFC.
- •Dana White’s Contender Series Season 10 ended at Meta Apex in Las Vegas.
- •Smilla Sundell, Gregory Foster, Douglas Lapa, and Luis Francischinelli earned UFC contracts.
- •Foster defeated Jason Asher by unanimous decision in the opening fight.
- •Lapa won against Davi Cabral with a stoppage in the third round.
- •Francischinelli TKO'd William Rentz in the first round, while Visconde missed out on a contract.
- 3:27 AMYahoo Sports — Dana White's Contender Series - Week 10 results: Four fighters earn UFC contracts
- 2:53 AMYahoo Sports — Dana White gets outvoted as 4 fighters earn UFC deals at DWCS finale
- 2:53 AMSherdog — Dana White gets outvoted as 4 fighters earn UFC deals at DWCS finale
"Dana White’s Contender Series Season 10 hosted its final card at Meta Apex in Las Vegas on Tuesday.
"Dana White’s Contender Series Season 10 hosted its final card at Meta Apex in Las Vegas on Tuesday.
"The final week of Dana White's Contender Series tenth season took place on Tuesday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 14, 2026, 3:27 AMDana White's Contender Series - Week 10 results: Four fighters earn UFC contracts
The final week of Dana White's Contender Series tenth season took place on Tuesday.
- Yahoo SportsOct 14, 2026, 2:53 AMDana White gets outvoted as 4 fighters earn UFC deals at DWCS finale
Dana White’s Contender Series Season 10 hosted its final card at Meta Apex in Las Vegas on Tuesday.
- SherdogOct 14, 2026, 2:53 AMDana White gets outvoted as 4 fighters earn UFC deals at DWCS finale
Dana White’s Contender Series Season 10 hosted its final card at Meta Apex in Las Vegas on Tuesday.
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