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Future Legends: Five Decisive Clashes in Las Vegas on October 13 to Earn a UFC Contract
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The Dana White’s Contender Series 2026 is set to provide an exceptional springboard for five MMA prospects on October 13 in Las Vegas. On the card: breathtaking duels, including a bantamweight clash between Erick Visconde and Ilias Bulaid, as well as a first-time showdown between Aline Pereira and Smilla Sundell in the strawweight division. The event, broadcast live on UFC Fight Pass starting at 1 AM (French time), could very well redefine the future of several fighters.
To remember:
- Erick Visconde (17-3) vs Ilias Bulaid (9-0): a bantamweight clash for a UFC contract.
- Ilias Bulaid, undefeated and feared for his precise striking, faces a Visconde seeking recognition.
- Aline Pereira (3-2) challenges Smilla Sundell (2-0), ONE strawweight champion, in a 135-pound bout.
- The 10th edition of Dana White’s Contender Series 2026 will take place on October 13 in Las Vegas.
- Live broadcast on UFC Fight Pass starting at 1 AM, French time.
On October 13, 2026, the Dana White’s Contender Series returns in full force to Las Vegas for its tenth edition, promising fights as intense as they are decisive. Five MMA prospects, each carrying a dream: to secure a contract with the UFC. Among them, two matchups stand out in particular, promising a breathtaking spectacle.
Erick Visconde vs Ilias Bulaid: The Bantamweight Clash
The first headline fight pits Erick Visconde (17-3), a veteran of the Brazilian circuit, against Ilias Bulaid (9-0), one of the most feared prospects in European MMA. Undefeated and renowned for his surgical striking, Bulaid poses a major threat to Visconde, who is looking to prove his worth at the highest level. This duel could very well seal the fate of a future contender in the bantamweight division.
Aline Pereira vs Smilla Sundell: The Strawweight Wildcard
On the women’s side, Aline Pereira (3-2), an experienced fighter seeking a fresh start, will face Smilla Sundell (2-0), the ONE Championship strawweight champion. This 135-pound bout is a real test for Sundell, who is trying her luck in a new organization after two convincing victories. A matchup that could surprise the observers.
An Event Not to Be Missed
The evening, broadcast live on UFC Fight Pass starting at 1 AM (French time), looks set to be the perfect springboard for these five fighters. The Dana White’s Contender Series has already revealed stars like Georges St-Pierre or Israel Adesanya. Who will be the next to break through?
Between proven prospects and determined underdogs, Dana White’s Contender Series 2026 is shaping up to be a key event for the future of several fighters. In Las Vegas, on October 13, French and international MMA could well write a new chapter in its history.