Dana White’s Contender Series delivered another finish-heavy card Tuesday night at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas. Four of the five fights ended during the opening round, giving Dana White several easy contract decisions.The DWCS Season 10 Week 9 results saw Preston LaGrange, Salhahuddin Everett, Roque Conceicao and Mateus Soares join the UFC roster. Alivia Bierley also won her fight, but she left without a contract.
Preston LaGrange Knocks Out Nell Ariano in Main Event
Preston LaGrange 7-1 stepped into the main event on two weeks’ notice and moved up to light heavyweight. Neither obstacle stopped him from producing the biggest victory of his career.
LaGrange knocked out previously unbeaten Nell Ariano 6-1 at 2:24 of the opening round. Ariano pressured forward early, but LaGrange found his timing and dropped him with a clean right hand. The short-notice finish earned LaGrange a UFC contract and extended his winning streak to three fights.
Sal Everett Scores Brutal Knockout to Earn UFC Deal
Salhahuddin Everett 5-0 entered the night with an unusual connection to the promotion. The undefeated welterweight had worked for the UFC while pursuing his own fighting career.
Everett made sure his performance overshadowed that backstory. He knocked out Ozzy Martin 4-1 at 1:57 of Round 1 after landing a crushing right hand during an exchange. White awarded Everett a contract, turning the former UFC employee into a UFC fighter.
Roque Conceicao Survives Scare Before Triangle Submission
Roque Conceicao 10-2 had to overcome the most dangerous moment of the night before securing his contract. Alexander Chavez caught him in a difficult position and delivered a powerful slam while trying to escape a submission attempt.
Conceicao stayed composed and continued attacking from his back. He eventually locked up a triangle choke and forced Chavez to submit at 3:37 of Round 1. The finish gave Conceicao another opportunity after previously falling short on Contender Series.
Mateus Soares Stops Ryuho Miyaguchi in 63 Seconds
Mateus Soares 9-1 wasted almost no time making his case for a UFC contract. The Brazilian bantamweight immediately pressured Ryuho Miyaguchi and forced him into a fast-paced striking exchange.
Soares landed a powerful right hand that badly hurt Miyaguchi before following with punches. The stoppage came at 1:03 of the opening round. His speed and aggressive finishing style convinced White to add him to the UFC bantamweight roster.
Alivia Bierley Wins but Misses Out on UFC Contract
Alivia Bierley 8-2 was the only winner who needed the judges. She defeated Summer Onley by unanimous decision after three rounds, with scores of 30-27, 29-28 and 29-28.
Bierley used takedowns and steady pressure to take control as the fight progressed. However, White did not believe the performance justified a UFC contract. She became the only winner from Week 9 who did not receive a deal.
Complete DWCS Season 10 Week 9 Results
The five-fight card produced four first-round finishes. It continued the high finishing rate that has defined Season 10 of Dana White’s Contender Series.
| Fight | Result |
| Preston LaGrange vs. Nell Ariano | LaGrange won by KO, Round 1, 2:24 |
| Salhahuddin Everett vs. Ozzy Martin | Everett won by KO, Round 1, 1:57 |
| Roque Conceicao vs. Alexander Chavez | Conceicao won by triangle choke, Round 1, 3:37 |
| Mateus Soares vs. Ryuho Miyaguchi | Soares won by TKO, Round 1, 1:03 |
| Alivia Bierley vs. Summer Onley | Bierley won by unanimous decision, 30-27, 29-28, 29-28 |
Who Earned UFC Contracts in Week 9?
White handed contracts to LaGrange, Everett, Conceicao and Soares. Each fighter finished his opponent during the first round, while Bierley was the only winner passed over.
Those four additions increased Season 10’s total to 42 contract winners. The latest group follows another productive stretch for the promotion after several fighters earned deals during DWCS Season 10 Week 6. With the season approaching its conclusion, the competition for the remaining UFC opportunities continues to intensify.
Final Thoughts
The DWCS Season 10 Week 9 results produced exactly the type of performances Dana White looks for on Contender Series. Four first-round finishes resulted in four new additions to the UFC roster.
LaGrange delivered under difficult short-notice circumstances, while Everett produced one of the night’s most memorable knockouts. Conceicao earned redemption with a submission, and Soares needed only 63 seconds to secure his opportunity. Bierley won convincingly enough on the scorecards, but victory alone was not enough to earn a contract.
FAQs
Who won the DWCS Season 10 Week 9 main event?
Preston LaGrange defeated Nell Ariano by first-round knockout at 2:24.
How many UFC contracts were awarded at DWCS Week 9?
Dana White awarded four UFC contracts after the five-fight event.
Which fighters earned UFC contracts?
Preston LaGrange, Salhahuddin Everett, Roque Conceicao and Mateus Soares received contracts.
Did Alivia Bierley receive a UFC contract?
No. Bierley defeated Summer Onley by unanimous decision but did not receive a UFC contract.
How many contracts have been awarded during DWCS Season 10?
The Week 9 additions increased the season total to 42 contract winners.
