Contender Series week 10 closed season 10 on Tuesday, October 13 at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas, with 4 UFC contracts. Smilla Sundell, 21, Luis Francischinelli, Douglas da Lapa and Greg Foster all signed. Erick Visconde won but was not picked. The season finishes with 46 contracts, matching the record set in 2025.
Key takeaways
- 4 UFC contracts at Contender Series week 10: Smilla Sundell, Luis Francischinelli, Douglas da Lapa and Greg Foster.
- Francischinelli and da Lapa won by TKO. Sundell and Foster won on points, as did Erick Visconde, who left without a contract.
- Season 10 ends with 46 contracts, tying the record from the 2025 season.
Contender Series week 10: the 4 signings
Smilla Sundell, the youngest
Smilla Sundell, 21, a former Muay Thai champion, beat 36-year-old Aline Pereira on points (29-28 on all 3 cards) at women’s bantamweight. She moves to 3-0 in MMA. Dana White said he had been outvoted on this contract, then welcomed her to the UFC.
Luis Francischinelli, the quickest
At welterweight, Luis Francischinelli stopped Will Rentz by TKO in round 1, at 2 minutes 18. He moves to 7-1.
Douglas da Lapa and Greg Foster
At middleweight, Douglas da Lapa beat Davi Cabral by TKO 19 seconds into round 3, in a clash of 2 unbeaten fighters. At lightweight, 34-year-old Greg Foster beat the unbeaten Jason Asher on points (29-28 on all 3 cards).
A win without a contract
Erick Visconde
At featherweight, Erick Visconde beat Ilias Bulaid by unanimous decision (30-27 on all 3 cards). He was the only winner of the night to leave without a contract.
A rescheduled fight
The bout was originally set for week 8. Bulaid withdrew through illness, and the matchmakers moved it to the finale rather than scrap it.
2 finishes out of 5
The night produced 2 TKOs and 3 decisions, a slower pace than week 9, when all 4 signings won in round 1.
I've never been this excited to see a 34-year-old coming to the UFC. Congratulations!
Season 10 in numbers
46 contracts
Season 10 had handed out 42 contracts over 9 weeks. With the 4 from the finale it ends at 46, level with the 2025 season, according to the UFC.
What comes next
The 46 signings will get their 1st UFC fights in the coming months. No opponent has been announced yet for the 4 from the finale.
Follow the newcomers
Fighter profiles, records and upcoming bouts can be followed in the FightHub app.
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