Dana White's Contender Series 2026 Week 10 Results: Four Contracts Handed Out in Final Week
Smilla Sundell outstruck Pereira to earn a unanimous decision, and Dana White signed four other fighters from the episode.
- Smilla Sundell defeated Aline Pereira via unanimous decision at DWCS, dominating with active striking throughout the women's bantamweight bout.
- Pereira aimed to follow her 39-year-old brother Alex, a two-division UFC title holder, into the promotion but fell short on the Contender Series stage.
- UFC president Dana White initially hesitated to offer the 21-year-old Sundell a contract due to her inexperience before his team convinced him to sign her.
- Elsewhere on the card, Greg Foster defeated Jason Asher via unanimous decision 29-28, Luis Francischinelli knocked out Will Rentz in round one, and Douglas da Lapa finished Davi Cabral.
- Dana White countered Sean Strickland's recent fighter-pay complaints by citing Strickland's May contract signing, noting White signed 46 fighters to UFC contracts from 49 bouts this season.
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“One of the Worst Fights I’ve Ever Seen”: Fans Slam Alex Pereira’s Sister After Losing on Dana White’s Contender Series
Alex Pereira stood by his sister Aline Pereira after her UFC contract hopes took a hit, but fans had little sympathy for the 36-year-old following her loss on Dana White’s Contender Series. The 36-year-old suffered a unanimous decision loss to Smilla Sundell on Dana White’s Contender Series, and the online reaction has been brutal.All three […]
The plan was already clear 1.5 years ago: Super talent Smilla Sundell would leave Thai boxing for MMA. Now she has come all the way – the Swede has secured a contract in the UFC. – It feels very, very good. I am very happy. The dream came true, the Swede tells Sportbladet.
Swedish Smilla Sundell has secured a contract in the UFC. It is clear after victory against Brazilian Aline Pereira.
LAS VEGAS. The success is complete. Smilla Sundell, 21, is ready for the UFC – even though Dana White said no. – This means everything to me and my family, she says.
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