Dana Whites Contender Series: Season 10, Week 3 took place on August 25, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV, USA, headlined by Bella Mir vs Alex Apodaca. See full results, round-by-round breakdowns, fight statistics, win probabilities, where to watch, venue details, and the 5-fight card below.

Alex Apodaca defeated Bella Mir by unanimous decision at Dana White's Contender Series: Season 10, Week 3 on 25 August 2026, then received a UFC contract. All three judges scored the bantamweight main event 29-28 at Meta Apex in Las Vegas. Apodaca was the only winner who needed the scorecards on a night of four finishes.

Apodaca improved to 4-1 with her fourth consecutive victory, while Mir dropped to 4-1 after her first professional defeat. Every one of Apodaca's professional wins has come by unanimous decision, a useful contrast with the submission-heavy record of the opponent she beat.

Mir entered with a 2026 NCAA wrestling title and three first-round MMA submission wins. Apodaca, nine years older at 32, brought a Muay Thai background and had accepted the assignment as a replacement opponent. Her defensive grappling would prove every bit as important as her striking.

Apodaca's takedown defence and varied striking prevented Mir from consistently imposing her strongest weapons. She switched stances, mixed punches with body kicks and grew more effective through the second round. Mir landed hard shots of her own and threatened a late submission, but Apodaca remained composed through the closing grappling exchanges, even landing strikes from her back before the final horn.

The striking totals reflected Apodaca's success: she landed 48 significant strikes to Mir's 30. Mir completed only one of six takedown attempts despite accumulating 3:46 of control time. Her late back take kept the third round competitive, but it did not produce the finish she was chasing.

Their recent records help explain why the longer contest suited Apodaca. She had beaten Shanna Gomez on 30 January 2026 and Devon McDonald on 24 July, both by unanimous decision. Mir's previous two MMA appearances were first-round submission wins over Jessica Link-Davis on 24 June 2022 and Stephanie Calderon on 27 July 2025. Apodaca arrived accustomed to completing three rounds; Mir had spent roughly 13 months away from MMA competition.

Guilherme Uriel submitted Mario Piazzon just 50 seconds into the opening round of the heavyweight co-main event. Piazzon immediately attempted a takedown, but Uriel caught his neck and adjusted an arm-in standing guillotine. Piazzon lost consciousness in the hold, ending the contest before either heavyweight could establish a prolonged exchange.

Both Brazilians were returning to Contender Series with unfinished business. Uriel had lost to Josh Hokit in 2025, while Piazzon's disqualification victory on the 2023 series had not secured a contract. Uriel's second appearance produced a decisive finish and the UFC deal that had escaped him on his first visit.

Sean Clancy Jr maintained his perfect finishing record by stopping Gary Balleto Jr with ground strikes at 3:54 of round two. The Scot used kicks to manage distance before taking the fight down in the second round and advancing to mount. Punches and elbows forced the stoppage, moving Clancy to 9-0 after a performance that showed more than his striking range.

Ronald Humphrey submitted Alexis Miranda with a rear-naked choke at 4:03 of the first round after repeatedly disrupting him with takedowns and strikes. Miranda initially answered back and regained his feet, but Humphrey kept forcing him into difficult positions. Another takedown allowed Humphrey to work towards the back and secure the choke against his bloodied opponent.

Nick Galanti needed only 35 seconds to stop Carlos Petruzzella in the middleweight opener. Petruzzella defended an early takedown attempt, then was dropped by a heavy punch and overwhelmed by follow-up right hands. Galanti's finish was the quickest of the card and demonstrated that defending his wrestling did not make the standing exchanges safe.

Dana White awarded UFC contracts to all five winners, taking Season 10 to 15 signings across its opening three weeks. Apodaca's decision earned the same reward as the four stoppages beneath her. The distinction mattered on this card: she impressed through sustained execution rather than a single finishing sequence.

Humphrey received particularly strong praise during White's post-fight assessment. White highlighted how well-rounded he looked despite his limited professional experience, including his reactions when Miranda lowered his head. That endorsement followed a performance combining powerful takedowns, damaging strikes and a submission, rather than relying exclusively on the knockout threat he brought into the bout.

An unranked UFC bantamweight looks the sensible next test for Apodaca, rather than an immediate jump into title contention. She remained outside the official women's bantamweight top 15 in the rankings updated on 22 September 2026. Beating Mir established her readiness for a roster opportunity; proving herself against established UFC opposition is a separate challenge.

Mir would arguably gain more from another regional test than an immediate rematch, particularly against someone capable of resisting her initial takedown attempts. White identified experience in difficult fights as a missing part of her development after the defeat. The technical priority suggested by this performance is connecting her striking and wrestling more effectively, rather than depending on her grappling credentials to settle every exchange.

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Who won Bella Mir vs Alex Apodaca?

Alex Apodaca beat Bella Mir by unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the fight 29-28. Their bantamweight main event lasted the full 15 minutes on 25 August 2026 at Meta Apex in Las Vegas. Apodaca's victory also earned her a UFC contract.

Who received UFC contracts at DWCS Season 10, Week 3?

All five winners received UFC contracts: Alex Apodaca, Guilherme Uriel, Sean Clancy Jr, Ronald Humphrey and Nick Galanti. Apodaca secured her place after a decision victory over Bella Mir, while the other four winners finished their opponents. White announced the signings after the five-fight card.

What was the fastest finish at Contender Series Week 3?

Nick Galanti recorded the fastest finish, stopping Carlos Petruzzella with strikes 35 seconds into round one. Guilherme Uriel was next quickest, submitting Mario Piazzon at 0:50 of the opening round. Three of the five bouts ended in the first round, with Ronald Humphrey also earning an early submission.

What was Bella Mir's record after losing to Alex Apodaca?

Bella Mir's professional MMA record stood at 4-1 after the Apodaca defeat. She had previously won all four professional bouts, including first-round submissions of Stephanie Calderon, Jessica Link-Davis and Alma Cespedes. The Contender Series appearance was her first MMA fight since defeating Calderon on 27 July 2025.

Where can I watch the DWCS Season 10, Week 3 replay?

US viewers can watch Week 3 on Paramount+, which lists the 25 August 2026 episode and individual fight replays. The full event is listed at two hours and 12 minutes, while the Bella Mir vs Alex Apodaca replay runs 23 minutes including broadcast presentation. A subscription is required.