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 — Apodaca def. Mir via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) (DETAILS)
Guilherme Uriel vs. Mario Piazzon — Uriel def. Piazzon via submission (standing guillotine) Round 1, 0:50
Sean Clancy Jr. vs. Gary Balletto — Clancy Jr. def. Balletto via TKO (elbows) Round 2, 3:54
Ronald Humphrey vs. Alexis Miranda — Humphrey def. Miranda via submission (rear-naked choke) Round 1, 4:03
Nick Galanti vs. Carlos Petruzzella — Galanti def. Petruzzella via knockout (punch) Round 1, 0:35
‘Contender Series’ Highlights & Results:
135 lbs.: Apodaca def. Mir via unanimous decision
265 lbs.: Uriel def. Piazzon via submission
170 lbs.: Clancy Jr. def. Balletto via TKO
170 lbs.: Ronald Humphrey def. Alexis Miranda via submission
185 lbs.: Nick Galanti def. Carlos Petruzzella via knockout
Final result: Galanti def. Petruzzella via first round knockout
