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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 24: (L-R) Opponents Bella Mir and Alex Apodaca face off during the weigh-in for Dana White's Contender Series Season 10, Week 3 at the Palace Station Hotel & Casino on August 24, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Al Powers/Zuffa LLC)
It’s that time of year again!
Contender Series is back with 10 straight weeks of mixed martial arts (MMA) action, streaming at 7 p.m. ET TONIGHT (Tues., Aug. 25, 2026) on Paramount+ .
In the main event, the daughter of Frank Mir and super prospect, Bella Mir (4-0), takes on Alex Apodaca (3-1). The co-main event sees two returning Heavyweights as Mario Piazzon (10-1) collides with Guilherme Uriel (7-2). In the “Featured” bout, Scottish killer Sean Clancy Jr. (8-0) fights former BKFC fighter, Gary Balletto (11-3). Welterweights hook ‘em up as Ronald Humphrey (4-0) takes on Alexis Miranda (9-2). Finally, CFFC Welterweight champion, Nick Galanti (7-1), locks horns with Carlos Petruzzella (15-1).
‘Contender Series’ Quick Results:
Bella Mir vs. Alex Apodaca — Mario Piazzon vs. Guilherme Uriel — Sean Clancy Jr. vs. Gary Balletto — Ronald Humphrey vs. Alexis Miranda — Humphrey def. Miranda via submission (rear-naked choke) Round 1, 4:03 Nick Galanti vs. Carlos Petruzzella — Galanti def. Petruzzella via knockout (punch) Round 1, 0:35
‘Contender Series’ Highlights & Results:
135 lbs.: Bella Mir vs. Alex Apodaca
265 lbs.: Mario Piazzon vs. Guilherme Uriel
170 lbs.: Sean Clancy Jr. vs. Gary Balletto
170 lbs.: Ronald Humphrey def. Alexis Miranda via submission
ALL GRIT FOR THE FIRST ROUND SUB 😤 Ronald Humphrey is now 5-0 after that 1st Round finish! [ #DWCS | LIVE on @ParamountPlus ] pic.twitter.com/tbvuWwG3C3
— UFC on Paramount+ (@UFConParamount) August 25, 2026
185 lbs.: Nick Galanti def. Carlos Petruzzella via knockout
DIDN'T TAKE LONG AT ALL ⏰ Nick Galanti corks a right hand into GNP to earn the knockout! [ #DWCS | LIVE on @ParamountPlus ] pic.twitter.com/s7lQcnH0rj
— UFC on Paramount+ (@UFConParamount) August 25, 2026
Final result: Galanti def. Petruzzella via first round knockout
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