DWCS 2026 Week 9: 4 fighters earn UFC contracts

Week 9 of Dana White's Contender Series Season 10 took place on October 6 at Meta Apex in Las Vegas, with four finishers earning UFC contracts.

Bantamweight: Alivia Bierley (6-1) def. Summer Onley (6-1) by unanimous decision — No contract

Flyweight: Roque Conceicao Moreira Junior (12-3) def. Alexander Chavez (9-1) by submission (triangle choke), Round 1

Welterweight: Salhahuddin Everett (5-0) def. Ozzy Martin (4-1) by KO, Round 1

Light Heavyweight: Preston LaGrange (7-1) def. Nell Ariano (6-1) by KO, Round 1

Mateus Soares earned a UFC contract after a dominant performance. Roque Conceicao impressed White with a striking and grappling showcase before securing a first-round triangle choke submission. Salhahuddin Everett, who works as UFC CEO Dana White's personal runner, delivered a devastating knockout in under two minutes against Ozzy Martin, earning both a contract and White's praise for his character and work ethic. White suggested Everett would now need to transition to full-time training. Preston LaGrange, a +400 underdog, closed the card with a stunning first-round right-hand knockout over Nell Ariano, securing the fourth and final contract of the night.