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DWCS Season 10 Finale: Visconde Beats Bulaid; Four Fighters Earn UFC Contracts

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DWCS Season 10 Finale: Visconde Beats Bulaid; Four Fighters Earn UFC Contracts
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TL;DR

Erick Visconde defeated undefeated Ilias Bulaid via unanimous decision in the main event of the DWCS Season 10 finale at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas on October 13. Smilla Sundell won the co-main event against Aline Pereira, the sister of former UFC champion Alex Pereira. Four fighters—Greg Foster, Douglas da Lapa, Luis Francischinelli, and Sundell—earned UFC contracts. This was the final week of the season, which awarded 42 contracts total.

Key points

  • Erick Visconde (18-3) defeated Ilias Bulaid (9-1) via unanimous decision (30-27 x3) in a featherweight bout. Bulaid had been undefeated before this loss.
  • Smilla Sundell (3-0) defeated Aline Pereira (3-3) via unanimous decision (29-28 x3) in a women's bantamweight contest. Sundell earned a UFC contract.
  • Luis Francischinelli defeated Will Rentz via TKO at 2:18 of Round 1. Francischinelli, standing 6'5.5", earned a UFC contract.
  • Douglas da Lapa defeated Davi Cabral via TKO at 0:19 of Round 3. Da Lapa earned a UFC contract.
  • Greg Foster defeated Jason Asher via unanimous decision (29-28 x3). Foster earned a UFC contract.
  • The DWCS Season 10 finale concluded a season that awarded 42 contracts across 10 weeks, with 32 finishes recorded.

Background

The Dana White's Contender Series (DWCS) is a televised platform where fighters compete for UFC contracts. Season 10 ran for 10 weeks, with 42 contracts awarded by the finale. Earlier in the season, Week 6 saw four signings, including a 19-second knockout by Akbar Abdullaev. The season finale took place at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas on October 13, 2026.

How outlets are covering it

MMA Fighting and UFC.com reported the core results and records. MMA Junkie provided detailed round-by-round analysis, noting the lack of action in the main event and the specific contract awards. DraftKings Network focused on the Sundell vs. Pereira matchup, highlighting Pereira's background in kickboxing and karate, and Sundell's status as a former ONE Championship Muay Thai champion. UFC.com noted that the Bulaid vs. Visconde bout was postponed from Week 8 due to illness. All sources agreed on the final results and the four contract winners.

Why it matters

The DWCS serves as the primary pipeline for new UFC talent. The finale concluded a season that added 42 fighters to the UFC roster, impacting future fight cards. The loss of undefeated Ilias Bulaid and the debut of Aline Pereira, sister of former champion Alex Pereira, drew attention. The four new signings will compete in the UFC in 2027.

What to watch

The four contract winners will be scheduled for their UFC debuts in 2027. Erick Visconde, despite winning, did not earn a contract according to MMA Junkie. The DWCS will likely begin a new season in 2027.

Topics:sportsmma#dana-whites-contender-series#erick-visconde#ilias-bulaid#mma#smilla-sundell#ufc
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  1. DWCS Results: Bulaid vs. Visconde  MMA Fighting
  2. Week 10 Preview | Dana White’s Contender Series, Season 10  UFC.com
  3. Dana White's Contender Series - Week 10 results: Four fighters earn UFC contracts  Yahoo Sports
  4. Prediction, pick for Smilla Sundell vs. Aline Pereira at DWCS Season 10, Week 10  DraftKings Network
  5. Dana White's Contender Series 96 live updates, results  MMA Junkie

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