Contender Series 2026: Week 3

Bella Mir

Bella Mir is an undefeated United States flyweight prospect with a professional record of 4-0-0. Standing 5'7" with a background in wrestling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, she is known for her high-level grappling and submission finishing ability. In her most recent outing at Fury Challenger Series 14 in July 2025, she secured a first-round Kimura victory over Stephanie Calderon. This follows previous first-round submission wins via armbar and rear-naked choke.

Alex Apodaca

Alex Apodaca is a United States bantamweight mixed martial artist with a professional record of 3 wins and 1 loss. Standing 5'7" with a 71.5-inch reach, Apodaca has demonstrated high-level durability and technical striking, with all professional bouts going to the judges' scorecards. Currently on a three-fight win streak, Apodaca recently secured a unanimous decision victory over Devon McDonald at Fury FC 122 in July 2026, following wins against Shanna Gomez and Karine Cristine.

Mario Piazzon

Mario Piazzon is a Brazilian heavyweight mixed martial artist with a professional record of 10 wins and 1 loss. Standing 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighing 265 pounds, he is known for a fighting style rooted in judo and jiu-jitsu. His most recent performances include a unanimous decision victory over Andre Vieira in March 2024 and a second-round TKO win against Fernando Batista in September 2025. He is currently a top prospect competing in events like Dana White's Contender Series.

Guilherme Uriel

Guilherme Uriel is a Brazilian heavyweight mixed martial artist with a professional record of 7-2-0. Known for his explosive finishing ability, he competes primarily in the LFA and appeared on Dana White's Contender Series. His style is characterized by heavy strikes and opportunistic submissions. In his most recent outing at LFA 229, he secured a first-round victory via right hook and ground strikes, rebounding from a hard-fought encounter against Josh Hokit in 2025.

Sean Clancy Jr.

Sean Clancy Jr. is an undefeated Welterweight competitor from Scotland with a professional record of 8-0-0. Currently competing in Cage Warriors, he has established himself as a versatile and dangerous finisher with a 100% finishing rate. His recent momentum includes a second-round knockout of Melvin van Suijdam via a hook combo, a submission victory over Italo Gomes, and a clinical body shot stoppage against Andrey Augusto, showcasing his ability to win both on the feet and the mat.

Gary Balletto Jr.

Gary Balletto Jr. is an American mixed martial artist competing in the Welterweight division with a professional record of 11 wins and 3 losses. Primarily fighting under the CES MMA banner, he is known for a versatile finishing ability, utilizing both powerful striking and high-level grappling. He is currently on a four-fight winning streak, most recently securing a second-round TKO victory against William Dunkle in April 2025 and a TKO win over Bruno Quintanilha in November 2024.

Ronald Humphrey

Ronald Humphrey is an undefeated American mixed martial artist competing in the Welterweight division. Born on September 20, 2000, he stands 5'11" with a significant 77-inch reach. Known for his explosive striking and finishing ability, he has secured consecutive first-round stoppages. Most recently, he defeated Liam Hamill via punches at CFFC 151 in March 2026, following a dominant ground-and-pound victory over Dupree Stewart at LFA 219 in October 2025.

Alexis Miranda

Alexis Miranda is a Mexican middleweight mixed martial artist with a professional record of 9-2-0. Standing 6'2" with a 76.4-inch reach, he is known for a versatile finishing ability, utilizing both powerful strikes and technical submissions like the triangle choke. He is currently on a two-fight winning streak, most recently securing a split decision victory over Ricardo Chavez at UWC 57 in March 2026 and a first-round knockout via punches against Edward Figueroa in July 2025.

Nick Galanti

Nick Galanti is an American Middleweight fighter with a professional record of 7-1-0. Standing 6'1", he competes in Cage Fury Fighting Championships (CFFC), where he has secured five consecutive victories. His recent performances include a unanimous decision win over Austin Clayton at CFFC 152 and a first-round submission via rear naked choke against Derek Benoit. Galanti is known for his finishing ability, utilizing both powerful striking and a sharp submission game.

Carlos Petruzzella

Carlos Petruzzella is an Argentine middleweight MMA fighter with a professional record of 15-1-0. Standing 6'1" with a 72.8-inch reach, he utilizes a strong foundation in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He is currently on a two-fight winning streak, most recently securing a first-round victory over Lautaro Ayala via head kick, knee, and elbows in December 2025. This followed a quick doctor stoppage win against Diego Robledo and a competitive appearance in the LFA organization.