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DWCS Season 10 Finale: Visconde Beats Bulaid; Four Fighters Earn UFC Contracts
mma7 days ago

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

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.

via MMA Fighting|
#dana-whites-contender-series#erick-visconde#ilias-bulaid
UFC Employee Sal Everett Earns Fight Contract After Brutal Knockout on Contender Series
sports13 days ago

UFC Employee Sal Everett Earns Fight Contract After Brutal Knockout on Contender Series

Sal Everett, a current UFC employee, secured a professional fight contract after delivering a first-round knockout victory over Ozzy Martin at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas. The bout, part of Week 9 of Dana White's Contender Series Season 10, featured four other fighters earning contracts, including main event winner Preston LaGrange. While the night was defined by decisive finishes, not all winners received offers; Alivia Bierley won a decision but was denied a contract due to a lackluster performance.

via MMA Fighting|
#dana-whites-contender-series#las-vegas#mma
Staines Secures UFC Contract with Record-Setting Slam Finish in Contender Series
mma21 days ago

Staines Secures UFC Contract with Record-Setting Slam Finish in Contender Series

George Staines defeated Loai Abushaar via a first-round slam TKO at Dana White’s Contender Series Week 8, securing a UFC contract. The 26-year-old British lightweight, who trains with Paddy Pimblett, remained undefeated at 9-0. The event featured four other fights, all resulting in finishes, while a fifth bout was postponed due to illness.

via Bloody Elbow|
#dana-whites-contender-series#george-staines#mma
DWCS Week 7: Six Fighters Earn UFC Contracts, Including Two Losers
mma27 days ago

DWCS Week 7: Six Fighters Earn UFC Contracts, Including Two Losers

Dana White signed six fighters to UFC contracts following Week 7 of the Contender Series at Meta APEX, including two who lost their bouts. Damian Piwowarczyk, Piero Guaylupo, Callum Connor, Marcos Degli, Alvi Dasuyev, and Jaden Ortega received offers despite a card featuring few finishes. The event marked the second half of Season 10, adding to the 28 athletes already signed this season.

via Sherdog|
#dana-whites-contender-series#las-vegas#meta-apex
DWCS Week 6: 19-Second KO and Four New UFC Signings Headline Las Vegas Card
sports1 month ago

DWCS Week 6: 19-Second KO and Four New UFC Signings Headline Las Vegas Card

Dana White signed four fighters to UFC contracts following DWCS Season 10, Week 6 at Meta APEX in Las Vegas on September 15. Mayton Perea, Igor Cavalcanti, Akbar Abdullaev, and Luis Hernandez secured deals, while Tyshawn Williams earned a second chance later in the season. Abdullaev delivered a 19-second knockout that White called the best talent on the show, and the UFC has now signed 28 fighters this season.

via MMA Fighting|
#dana-whites-contender-series#fight-results#las-vegas
Bella Mir vows to avoid her father's career-ending brain damage
sports1 month ago

Bella Mir vows to avoid her father's career-ending brain damage

Bella Mir, 23, lost her fifth pro fight to Alex Apodaca in a decision, mirroring her father Frank Mir's early career path. She expressed concern about the long-term health effects of prolonged combat, citing her father's severe physical and cognitive decline. Despite the setback, she remains focused on securing a UFC contract and pursuing Olympic wrestling, while her mother Jennifer apologized for a previous social media outburst.

via MMA Fighting|
#bella-mir#dana-whites-contender-series#frank-mir
Jennifer Mir Steps Away from Social Media After Apologizing for Post-Fight Rant
ufc1 month ago

Jennifer Mir Steps Away from Social Media After Apologizing for Post-Fight Rant

Jennifer Mir, the mother of UFC prospect Bella Mir, has stepped back from social media following a public apology for her post-fight comments. After Bella Mir suffered a unanimous decision loss to Alex Apodaca on Dana White’s Contender Series, Jennifer Mir posted aggressive remarks criticizing the judges and her opponent. She later admitted that alcohol and adrenaline fueled her reaction after seeing online death threats directed at her daughter. Jennifer Mir apologized to Apodaca, the judges, and fans, acknowledging that the opponent earned the victory fairly. She stated that her comments were her own and did not reflect Bella’s values, asking the public to direct frustration toward her rather than her daughter. Bella Mir, who holds a 4-1 record, has since issued her own statement vowing to overcome the setback and continue her pursuit of a UFC contract.

via MMA Mania|
#alex-apodaca#bella-mir#dana-whites-contender-series
Jennifer Mir apologizes for post-fight tirade after Bella Mir’s historic DWCS upset
mma1 month ago

Jennifer Mir apologizes for post-fight tirade after Bella Mir’s historic DWCS upset

Jennifer Mir issued a public apology to Alex Apodaca after posting hostile comments following her daughter Bella Mir’s first professional loss. The apology came after Bella, the biggest favorite in DWCS history, lost a unanimous decision to Apodaca at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas. Jennifer admitted alcohol and adrenaline influenced her reaction to online harassment directed at Bella, while Bella released a statement vowing to rebound from the setback.

via Bloody Elbow|
#alex-apodaca#bella-mir#dana-whites-contender-series
Bella Mir Responds to Historic Contender Series Upset
mma1 month ago

Bella Mir Responds to Historic Contender Series Upset

Bella Mir issued a statement following her first professional loss, a unanimous decision defeat to Alex Apodaca at Dana White’s Contender Series. Despite being a massive betting favorite, Mir lost the main event in Las Vegas, ending her 4-0 record. Apodaca, a full-time accountant, secured a UFC contract in what is described as the biggest upset in the competition's history.

via Bloody Elbow|
#alex-apodaca#bella-mir#dana-whites-contender-series
Jennifer Mir apologizes for post-fight tirade after Bella Mir's historic DWCS upset
mma1 month ago

Jennifer Mir apologizes for post-fight tirade after Bella Mir's historic DWCS upset

Jennifer Mir issued a public apology to Alex Apodaca and fans after posting inflammatory comments following her daughter Bella Mir's unanimous decision loss at DWCS 89. Bella Mir, a -6000 betting favorite, was outperformed by underdog Apodaca, who earned a UFC contract. Bella Mir later released a statement accepting the loss as a learning experience, while her mother blamed alcohol and adrenaline for her outburst.

via MMA Junkie|
#alex-apodaca#bella-mir#dana-whites-contender-series
Bella Mir’s mother’s ‘robbery’ claim draws backlash after historic DWCS upset
mma1 month ago

Bella Mir’s mother’s ‘robbery’ claim draws backlash after historic DWCS upset

Bella Mir suffered her first professional loss, a unanimous decision to Alex Apodaca at Dana White's Contender Series, in the biggest betting upset in the show's history. Her mother, Jennifer Mir, immediately claimed the judges robbed her daughter, sparking widespread criticism from fans and analysts who argued Apodaca clearly won the final two rounds.

via MMA Mania|
#alex-apodaca#bella-mir#dana-whites-contender-series
Accountant Alex Apodaca Stuns Bella Mir to Earn UFC Contract, Plans to Return to Day Job
mma1 month ago

Accountant Alex Apodaca Stuns Bella Mir to Earn UFC Contract, Plans to Return to Day Job

Alex Apodaca defeated 60-1 favorite Bella Mir via unanimous decision at Dana White's Contender Series, securing a UFC contract. Despite the historic upset, Apodaca plans to retain her full-time accounting job, citing early morning work commitments. Dana White admitted to bias favoring Mir, acknowledging Apodaca's superior experience.

via Bloody Elbow|
#alex-apodaca#bella-mir#dana-whites-contender-series
Alex Apodaca Stuns Bella Mir to Claim Historic DWCS Upset and UFC Contract
mma1 month ago

Alex Apodaca Stuns Bella Mir to Claim Historic DWCS Upset and UFC Contract

On August 25, 2026, at Meta APEX in Las Vegas, Alex Apodaca defeated heavily favored Bella Mir via unanimous decision (29-28 on all cards) in the main event of Dana White's Contender Series 89. This result marked the largest upset in DWCS history, with Apodaca winning as a +1200 underdog against Mir, who was listed at -6000. Apodaca immediately received a UFC contract for the women's bantamweight division. The card featured five total fights, all of which resulted in UFC contracts for the winners, including decisive finishes by Nick Galanti, Ronald Humphrey, Sean Clancy Jr., and Guilherme Uriel.

via MMA Junkie|
#alex-apodaca#bella-mir#dana-whites-contender-series