Week 9 of Dana White's Contender Series is scheduled for Tuesday, October 6 and takes place at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada.
This event is made up of five Main Card fights, which features a UFC Women's Bantamweight fight between Alivia Bierley and Summer Onley.
For those that are unfamiliar with the Contender Series, it is an ongoing series where rising prospects attempt to make an impression on Dana White, the CEO of the UFC.
Alvia Bierley vs. Summer Onley - Fight to go the Distance - No
Our top pick for Week 9 of the Contender Series looks for the fight between Alvia Bierley and Summer Onley to end inside the distance.
Bierley enters this fight with an MMA record of 5-1 and her most recent MMA fight resulted in a win against Nikola Kacperska by TKO back in July 2026.
She has only been a professional MMA fighter since May 2024, but has already been making a name for herself. In fact, Bierley has won five fights in a row, three of which have been won by KO/TKO.
As for Onley, she enters this fight with an MMA record of 6-0 and her most recent MMA fight was a win against Myllena Messias by TKO back in May 2026.
Similar to her opponent, Onley has been a professional MMA fighter since June 2024. Further, Onley has won five of her six MMA fights by KO/TKO.
Both fighters have shown tremendous ability to end their fights inside the distance, especially recently. For that reason, backing this fight to end inside the distance is our best bet.
Matchup Stats
Alivia Bierley | Summer Onley | |
5-1 | Record | 6-0 |
Win | Last Fight | Win |
5'7" | Height | 5'7" |
137 lbs | Weight | 135 lbs |
30 | Age | 32 |
Sal Everett vs. Ozzy Martin - Fight to go the Distance - No
Our second pick for Week 9 of the Contender Series looks for the fight between Sal Everett and Ozzy Martin to end inside the distance.
Everett enters this fight with an MMA record of 4-0. His most recent outing was a win against Armus Guyton, who he beat by submission back in July 2026.
He has only been a professional MMA fighter since August 2025, but already looks to be a promising prospect if he can earn a contract in the UFC.
Most notably, Everett has won all four of his MMA fights inside the distance, which includes two wins by submission and two wins by KO/TKO.
As for Martin, he also enters this fight with an MMA record of 4-0 and he most recently beat Ryan Jett TKO back in July 2026.
Like his opponent, Martin has won all four of his MMA fights inside the distance. This includes four wins by KO/TKO.
With both fighters vying for a coveted UFC contract, they will likely be looking for some type of finish to impress Dana White.
For that reason, backing this fight to end inside the distance is our play.
Matchup Stats
Sal Everett | Ozzy Martin | |
4-0 | Record | 4-0 |
Win | Last Fight | Win |
6'3" | Height | 6'0" |
185 lbs | Weight | 170 lbs |
29 | Age | 24 |
Location, Date, Time
Location: UFC Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada
Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM ET
How to Watch Dana White's Contender Series Week 9
Fans can stream the Dana White's Contender Series Week 9 event on Paramount+.
Dana White's Contender Series Week 9 Fight Card
Fight | Weight Class |
Alivia Bierley vs. Summer Onley | Women’s Bantamweight |
Sal Everett vs. Ozzie Martin | Welterweight |
Roque Conceicao vs. Alexander Chavez | Flyweight |
Ryuho Miyaguchi vs. Mateus Soares | Bantamweight |
Nell Ariano vs. Preston LaGrange | Light Heavyweight |
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