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

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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)

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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 – 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.: Patrick Rivera vs. Adam Darby185 lbs.: Rodrigues def. Holmes by knockout155 lbs.: Sanchez def. McCraken via knockout265 lbs.: Lorenco def. Cleveland via TKO155 lbs.: Livingston def. Smith via split decisionFor more Contender Series news and notes, be sure to hit up our comprehensive archive right here.

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