Roque Conceicao Moreira Junior earns UFC contract with first-round submission
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Last updated Oct 7, 2026
Roque Conceicao Moreira Junior secured a UFC contract following a first-round submission victory over Alexander Chavez at Dana White’s Contender Series on October 6, 2026. Moreira Junior, who previously suffered a first-round loss in the series, utilized a triangle choke after a slam to bring Chavez's professional record to 9-1. Dana White praised the performance, highlighting the competitive nature of the bout. This fight marked a significant step for Moreira Junior, who expressed the emotional weight of the achievement.
- •Event took place at Meta Apex in Las Vegas.
- •Chavez held a record of 9-0 before the fight.
- •Moreira Junior's submission came at 3:37 of Round 1.
- •This was Moreira Junior's second appearance in Dana White's Contender Series.
- •Dana White awarded the contract after a back-and-forth fight.
- 6:29 AMSherdog — UFC hopeful turns slam into stunning submission to earn contract
- 6:29 AMYahoo Sports — UFC hopeful turns slam into stunning submission to earn contract
"Roque Conceicao Moreira Junior made his second appearance on Dana White’s Contender Series on Tuesday, earning an Ultimate Fighting Championship contract with a first-round submission win.
"Roque Conceicao Moreira Junior made his second appearance on Dana White’s Contender Series on Tuesday, earning an Ultimate Fighting Championship contract with a first-round submission win.
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External links- SherdogOct 7, 2026, 6:29 AMUFC hopeful turns slam into stunning submission to earn contract
Roque Conceicao Moreira Junior made his second appearance on Dana White’s Contender Series on Tuesday, earning an Ultimate Fighting Championship contract with a first-round submission win.
- Yahoo SportsOct 7, 2026, 6:29 AMUFC hopeful turns slam into stunning submission to earn contract
Roque Conceicao Moreira Junior made his second appearance on Dana White’s Contender Series on Tuesday, earning an Ultimate Fighting Championship contract with a first-round submission win.
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