UFC ‘Contender Series’ results, live coverage and full fight highlights | Season 10, Ep. 4

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 31: (L-R) Liam McCracken of England and Silvestre Sanchez of Mexico face off during Dana White's Contender Series season ten, week four official weigh-in at Palace Station Hotel & Casino on August 31, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)

It’s that time again!

Contender Series is back with 10 straight weeks of mixed martial arts (MMA) action, streaming at 7 p.m. ET TONIGHT (Tues., Sept. 1, 2026) on Paramount+.

In the main event, Welterweights collide as Patrick Rivera (13-4) fights Adam Darby (7-1). The co-main event sees a returning Middleweight as Brandon Holmes (6-1) takes on Modestino Rodrigues (7-1). In the “Featured” bout, Liam McCracken (8-1) tries to get a UFC contract just three years after getting hit by a bus as he takes on Silvestre Sanchez (9-1). Heavyweights hook ‘em up as Charlie Cleveland (6-1) fights Gabriel Lorenco (7-1). Finally, Adam Livingston (7-1) gets a second shot at a UFC contract against Hunter Smith (6-1).

‘Contender Series’ Quick Results:

Patrick Rivera vs. Adam Darby —
Brandon Holmes vs. Modestino Rodrigues -Liam McCraken vs. Silvestre Sanchez —
Charlie Cleveland vs. Gabriel Lorenco —
Adam Livingston vs. Hunter Smith — Livingston def. Smith via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

‘Contender Series’ Highlights & Results:170 lbs.: Patrick Rivera vs. Adam Darby185 lbs.: Brandon Holmes vs. Modestino Rodrigues155 lbs.: Liam McCraken vs. Silvestre Sanchez265 lbs.: Charlie Cleveland vs. Gabriel Lorenco155 lbs.: Livingston def. Smith via split decision

Week 4 starting off hot 🔥

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