UFC ‘Contender Series’ results, live coverage and full fight highlights | Season 10, Ep. 3

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 24: (L-R) Opponents Bella Mir and Alex Apodaca face off during the weigh-in for Dana White's Contender Series Season 10, Week 3 at the Palace Station Hotel & Casino on August 24, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Al Powers/Zuffa LLC)

It’s that time of year again!

Contender Series is back with 10 straight weeks of mixed martial arts (MMA) action, streaming at 7 p.m. ET TONIGHT (Tues., Aug. 25, 2026) on Paramount+.

In the main event, the daughter of Frank Mir and super prospect, Bella Mir (4-0), takes on Alex Apodaca (3-1). The co-main event sees two returning Heavyweights as Mario Piazzon (10-1) collides with Guilherme Uriel (7-2). In the “Featured” bout, Scottish killer Sean Clancy Jr. (8-0) fights former BKFC fighter, Gary Balletto (11-3). Welterweights hook ‘em up as Ronald Humphrey (4-0) takes on Alexis Miranda (9-2). Finally, CFFC Welterweight champion, Nick Galanti (7-1), locks horns with Carlos Petruzzella (15-1).

‘Contender Series’ Quick Results:

Bella Mir vs. Alex Apodaca —
Mario Piazzon vs. Guilherme Uriel —
Sean Clancy Jr. vs. Gary Balletto —
Ronald Humphrey vs. Alexis Miranda — Humphrey def. Miranda via submission (rear-naked choke) in round one
Nick Galanti vs. Carlos Petruzzella — Galanti def. Petruzzella via first round knockout

‘Contender Series’ Highlights & Results:135 lbs.: Bella Mir vs. Alex Apodaca265 lbs.: Mario Piazzon vs. Guilherme Uriel 170 lbs.: Sean Clancy Jr. vs. Gary Balletto170 lbs.: Ronald Humphrey vs. Alexis Miranda

ALL GRIT FOR THE FIRST ROUND SUB 😤

Ronald Humphrey is now 5-0 after that 1st Round finish!

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Final result: Humphrey def. Miranda via submission (rear-naked choke) in round one

185 lbs.: Nick Galanti vs. Carlos Petruzzella

DIDN'T TAKE LONG AT ALL ⏰

Nick Galanti corks a right hand into GNP to earn the knockout!

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Final result: Galanti def. Petruzzella via first round knockout

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