LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 21: (L-R) Jaden Ortega and Alvi Dasuyev of Russia face off during Dana White's Contender Series season ten, week seven official weigh-in at the Palace Station Hotel & Casino on September 21, 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. 22, 2026) on Paramount+. In the main event, former Bellator Middleweight standout, Norbert Novenyi Jr. (10-1), takes on Theo Haig (7-1), who is returning for a second chance at a contract. The co-main sees undefeated killers collide as Jaden Ortega (6-0) fights Alvi Dasuyev (9-0). In the “Featured” bout, top Flyweight, Marcos Degli (14-3), hooks ‘em up with Paris Moran (14-3). Undefeated Lightweights go at it as Peru’s Piero Guaylupo (11-0) fights Callum Connor (8-0). Finally, Light Heavyweights kickoff the card as Damian Piwowarczyk (11-0) takes on Emilio Quissua (8-0). ‘Contender Series’ Quick Results: Norbert Novenyi Jr. vs. Theo Haig — Novenyi Jr. defeats Haig via unanimous decision Jaden Ortega vs. Alvi Dasuyev — Dasuyev defeats Ortega via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27) Marcos Degli vs. Paris Moran — Degli defeats Moran via submission (RNC) Round 2, 4:46 Piero Guaylupo vs. Callum Connor — Guaylupe defeats Connor via unanimous decision (30-27 x3) Damian Piwowarczyk vs. Emilio Quissua — Piwowarczyk defeats Quissua via TKO (punches) Round 1, 4:55 ‘Contender Series’ Highlights & Results: 185 lbs.: Novenyi Jr. defeats Haig via unanimous decision Norbert Novenyi Jr wins by unanimous decison 📺: #DWCS on @paramountplus pic.twitter.com/qkbcwhbyT5 — UFC on Paramount+ (@UFConParamount) September 23, 2026 170 lbs.: Dasuyev defeats Ortega via unanimous decision Alvi Dasuyev DROPS Jaden Ortega 😳 📺: #DWCS on @paramountplus pic.twitter.com/ogePAHEplG — UFC on Paramount+ (@UFConParamount) September 23, 2026 125 lbs.: Degli defeats Moran via submission STANDING ONE-ARMED REAR NAKED CHOKE Marcos Degli gets the tap! 📺: #DWCS on @paramountplus pic.twitter.com/upbEZHcae6 — UFC on Paramount+ (@UFConParamount) September 23, 2026 155 lbs.: Guaylupe defeats Connor via unanimous decision Guaylupa drops Connor, but somehow he survives 😳 📺: #DWCS on @paramountplus pic.twitter.com/4GVCATziFu — UFC on Paramount+ (@UFConParamount) September 22, 2026 205 lbs.: Piwowarczyk defeats Quissua via TKO PIWOWARCZYK STOPS QUISSUA AT THE END OF THE FIRST ROUND 📺: #DWCS on @paramountplus pic.twitter.com/PrtTyMVrjQ — UFC on Paramount+ (@UFConParamount) September 22, 2026 For more Contender Series news and notes, be sure to hit up our comprehensive archive right here.