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 — Darby def. Rivera via doctor stoppage (swollen eye) Round 3, 2:42 Brandon Holmes vs. Modestino Rodrigues – Rodrigues def. Holmes by knockout (punch) Round 1, 0:15 Liam McCraken vs. Silvestre Sanchez — Sanchez def. McCraken via knockout (punch) Round 3, 2:44 Charlie Cleveland vs. Gabriel Lorenco — Lorenco def. Cleveland via TKO (punches) Round 1, 2:02 (HIGHLIGHTS!) Adam Livingston vs. Hunter Smith — Livingston def. Smith via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) ‘Contender Series’ Highlights & Results: 170 lbs.: Darby def. Rivera via doctor stoppage Kerry Hatley calls this one off in R3 💪 Adam Darby walks away with the TKO! [ #DWCS | LIVE on @ParamountPlus ] pic.twitter.com/iZ9vnw0q4X — UFC on Paramount+ (@UFConParamount) September 2, 2026 185 lbs.: Rodrigues def. Holmes by knockout RIGHT FROM THE START ⏰ Modestino Rodrigues earns the knockout in 15 seconds!!!! [ #DWCS | LIVE on @ParamountPlus ] pic.twitter.com/rArESSvLEY — UFC on Paramount+ (@UFConParamount) September 2, 2026 155 lbs.: Sanchez def. McCraken via knockout A LEFT HAND FOR THE AGES 😳 Silvestre Sanchez with the clean hook to earn the knockout! [ #DWCS | LIVE on @ParamountPlus ] pic.twitter.com/f32rDWI3FQ — UFC on Paramount+ (@UFConParamount) September 2, 2026 265 lbs.: Lorenco def. Cleveland via TKO RIGHT HAND HITS HOME 🏠 Gabriel Lorenco gets the TKO in R1 for a huge win! [ #DWCS | LIVE on @ParamountPlus ] pic.twitter.com/IVoLAMmJzz — UFC on Paramount+ (@UFConParamount) September 1, 2026 155 lbs.: Livingston def. Smith via split decision Week 4 starting off hot 🔥 [ Adam Livingston | #DWCS is LIVE NOW on @ParamountPlus ] pic.twitter.com/3ivR0hgCRL — UFC (@ufc) September 1, 2026 For more Contender Series news and notes, be sure to hit up our comprehensive archive right here.