Contender Series 2026: Week 9

Alivia Bierley

Alivia Bierley is a United States bantamweight mixed martial artist with a professional record of 5 wins and 1 loss. Standing 5'7" with a 66-inch reach, she has built a dominant five-fight winning streak within the Fury FC organization. Her recent performances showcase her finishing ability, including a third-round TKO of Nikola Kacperska in July 2026 and a second-round TKO of Shanna Gomez in May 2026, alongside prior decision victories over Devon McDonald and Samantha Brister.

Summer Onley

Summer Onley is an undefeated English bantamweight prospect with a professional record of 6-0-0. Competing primarily in the FCC (Full Contact Contender) organization, she has established herself as a finisher with a high knockout rate. Her most recent victory was a second-round TKO via punches against Myllena Messias in March 2026. Prior to that, she secured a first-round knockout over Mônica Fontes and a unanimous decision victory against Thiciany Ferreira.

Sal Everett

Sal Everett is an undefeated American mixed martial artist competing in the middleweight division. Standing 6'3", he has built a professional record of 4-0-0, complemented by a strong amateur background. He is known for his clinical finishing ability, having secured all his recent victories in the first round. His latest performances include a submission win over Armus Guyton via rear naked choke, a four-second knockout of Wesley Drain, and a triangle choke victory against Ryan Hawkins.

Ozzy Martin

Ozzy Martin is an undefeated United States welterweight prospect with a record of 4-0-0 in professional MMA. Standing 6'0", he is known for his explosive finishing ability and rapid ascent in the New England circuit. His most recent performances include a 30-second victory over Ryan Jett at Cage Titans 77 and a 14-second finish against Rayne Wells. Martin has demonstrated a versatile offensive game, securing all of his professional wins via knockout or submission to strikes.

Roque Conceição

Roque Conceição is a Brazilian flyweight fighter with a professional record of 11-3-0. Standing 5'4" with a 67-inch reach, he is known for a versatile finishing ability that spans both powerful striking and technical submissions. In his most recent performance at Lemino Shooto.4 in March 2026, he secured a first-round knockout victory against Yamato Fujita. This followed a competitive appearance at the Dana White's Contender Series and a series of stoppage wins in regional promotions.

Alexander Chavez

Alexander Chavez is an undefeated Peruvian flyweight prospect with a professional record of 9-0-0. Competing primarily in the Inka FC organization, he has established himself as a versatile finisher with a 15-fight winning streak spanning his amateur and pro career. His recent performances include a second-round knockout of Francisco Neves in April 2026, a unanimous decision win over Victor Gabriel in December 2025, and a spectacular flying knee knockout against Tiago Xavier in September 2025.

Ryuho Miyaguchi

Ryuho Miyaguchi is a Japanese bantamweight fighter with a professional record of 7 wins and 1 loss. Standing 5'10" with a 68.5-inch reach, he is known for his clinical finishing ability and high-level grappling. His recent competitive run includes a unanimous decision victory over UFC veteran Teruto Ishihara and a first-round TKO of Yasuyuki Nojiri. Most recently, he represented Japan in the Road to UFC tournament, where he faced Chungreng Koren.

Mateus Soares

Mateus Soares is a Brazilian bantamweight mixed martial artist with a professional record of 11-2-0. Known for his explosive finishing ability, he currently competes in the LFA and is on a four-fight winning streak. His recent performances include a first-round knockout of Edson dos Anjos via punches in May 2026 and a first-round victory over Luiz Pacífico in November 2025. He also secured a unanimous decision win over Derick Borges and a third-round stoppage against Wallace Lopes.

Nell Ariano

Nell Ariano is an undefeated light heavyweight mixed martial artist from France with a professional record of 6-0-0. Standing 6'4", he competes in Cage Warriors, where he has established himself as a rising contender. His recent performances include a unanimous decision victory over Norbert Pietrzak in July 2026, a second-round knockout of Riku Urholin, and a third-round stoppage of Charles Joyner. He also holds wins over Danny Hartwell and Farshad Nazarnia.

Preston LaGrange

Preston LaGrange is an American middleweight mixed martial artist with a professional record of 6-1-0. Standing 6'3", he is known for his effective grappling and finishing ability, particularly via rear-naked choke. His recent performance includes a second-round submission victory over Dylan Diebitz at LFA 237 in July 2026, which followed a first-round submission win against Derek Benoit at XFC 54. He is currently on a two-fight winning streak.