The final week of Dana White’s Contender Series Season 10 has arrived in Las Vegas. It’s been a season defined by incredible talent, action-packed matchups, and athletes’ dreams coming true.
With UFC contracts on the line for the last time this season the pressure has never been higher. Elite fighters from around the world meet for an opportunity to impress Dana White and the matchmakers and earn the final spots on the roster.
Ten fighters will step into the Octagon on Tuesday, October 13, ready to showcase their skills on the final card of the season. Catch the action live on Paramount+ starting at 7:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. PT as Season 10 comes to close.
DWCS S10, Episode 10 Fight Card
Ilias Bulaid vs. Erick Visconde
Smilla Sundell vs. Aline Pereira
Will Rentz vs. Luis Francischinelli
Douglas da Lapa vs. Davi Cabral
Jason Asher vs. Greg Foster
Meet the Fighters
Ilias Bulaid
Undefeated Moroccan prospect Ilias "The Blade" Bulaid (9-0) brings an explosive, elite kickboxing background into his quest to secure a UFC contract and become one of the roster's most dynamic fighters. Transitioning to MMA in 2017, the 31-year-old has blended his devastating strikes with a robust takedown defense.
Driven by a promise made to his late father and a deep commitment to providing for his wife and five children, Bulaid fights proudly for his flag. Focused entirely on his own capabilities ahead of his upcoming bout against Erick Visconde, Bulaid views this matchup as just the next milestone in his long-term ambition to leave a lasting legacy in the sport.
Erick Visconde
Brazilian LFA Featherweight Champion Erick "The Viscount" Visconde (17-3) brings an unmatched intensity and a well-rounded skillset to the Octagon. He has a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt alongside dangerous striking capabilities. Raised in the rugged agricultural interior of Mato Grosso, the 29-year-old made the sacrifice of leaving his wife and businesses behind in Brazil to relocate to Los Angeles to pursue a 17-year UFC dream.
Visconde is renowned for his resilience, as evidenced by winning his LFA title over five rounds with a broken hand. He plans to drag Ilias Bulaid into deep waters, secure a stoppage, and claim the contract he believes will change his family’s life forever.
Smilla Sundell
Born in Stockholm, Sweden, undefeated bantamweight Smilia “The Hurricane” Sundell (2-0) has already carved out an extraordinary combat sports legacy at just 21-years-old. Built on a formidable Muay Thai foundation, she made history as the youngest female to ever win a world title in the sport. At just 17-years-old, she became the ONE Women’s Strawweight Muay Thai World Champion. S
he now brings that elite form into a high-stakes clash against Aline Pereira, looking to push the pace and dictate the action from the start. With her sights set on a victory, the young Swedish star is ready to deliver another statement performance and cement her status on the global stage.
Aline Pereira
Karate Combat Champion and sister of UFC megastar Alex, 36-year-old Brazilian Aline Pereira (3-2) brings a lethal kickboxing pedigree into her quest for a UFC contract. Training out of Glover Teixeira’s gym in Connecticut, Pereira’s path to the Octagon is marked by profound resilience. She overcame struggles with alcohol that she credits combat sports for saving her, now she balances her professional career with motherhood.
Bringing the trademark “Pereira left hand” and an aggressive, technical style, she faces Smilla Sundell looking to secure a statement knockout, step out of her brother's shadow, and etch her own name into the UFC.
Will Rentz
Will "Iron Will" Rentz (8-2) brings a suffocating, chaos-driven fighting style into his quest for a UFC contract. The 27-year-old’s journey to the Octagon is rooted in personal triumph, having used martial arts as a lifeline to pull himself out of a crippling battle with severe depression. Rentz has been supported unconditionally by his family since abandoning college to pursue his dream, and he is driven to validate their faith in him.
Facing the tall and talented Luis Francischinelli, Rentz plans to lean on his unbreakable mental strength and drag his opponent into deep waters. He intends to deliver another trademark finish to secure a spot on the roster.
Luis Francischinelli
Standing at 6'6" with an unconventional, devastating striking arsenal and a 6-1 professional record built entirely on finishes, Brazilian welterweight Luis Francischinelli brings a towering presence into his clash against Will Rentz. Overcoming a challenging upbringing in São Paulo where martial arts saved him from a troubled path, the 30-year-old endured immense hardship after arriving in the U.S. with nothing in 2021, eventually turning heads by sparring with heavyweight Alexander Volkov. Driven by the sacrifices of his wife and inspired by his newborn daughter, Francischinelli views this fight as a crucial milestone. Knowing it’s the next vital step on his lifelong journey to secure a UFC contract and change his family’s legacy forever.
Douglas da Lapa
Undefeated Brazilian middleweight Douglas "Robozin" da Lapa (6-0) brings an explosive Muay Thai-based striking style and Luta Livre grappling skills into his high-stakes DWCS clash. Boasting five knockouts on his professional record, the 27-year-old Rio de Janeiro native once believed he would never be able to compete at the same level again after undergoing hand surgery.
He draws deep motivation from his late grandmother, using her advice to keep going as he continues to pursue his lifelong dream. Facing Davi Cabral, Douglas is ready to turn his ultimate goal into reality when he steps into the Octagon on Tuesday night.
Davi Cabral
Undefeated Brazilian prospect Davi "Young Lion" Cabral (7-0) brings a world-class grappling pedigree into his pursuit of a UFC contract. A decorated multi-time Jiu-Jitsu champion, the 27-year-old transitioned to MMA after relocating to Texas in 2021 with his wife, Carol. Known for a versatile style capable of trading on his feet or dominating on the mat, Cabral fights with deep emotional purpose.
Facing Douglas DeLapa, Cabral is providing for his young family while honoring the legacy of his late mentor, Bruno Granola. Eager to deliver an explosive finish that gets fans out of their seats, Cabral is ready to prove he belongs on the global stage.
Jason Asher
Undefeated American featherweight Jason “All Smoke” Asher (5-0-0) boasts five knockouts on his professional record. The 26-year-old brings dangerous power and style into his fights. Facing Greg Foster, Asher leans on his explosive striking and intensity to dictate the pace of the bout.
He will look to overwhelm his opponent from the start and showcase his finishing instinct. With a massive opportunity in front of him, Asher is ready to secure a statement victory and prove he belongs on the global stage.
Greg Foster
Fighting out of the renowned MMA Lab, American featherweight Greg Foster brings an impressive 8-1 professional record into his high-stakes matchup. The 34-year-old has proven he can finish fights anywhere, boasting a well-rounded skillset that includes both TKO victories and submission finishes.
Facing fellow striker Jason Asher, Foster will need to lean on his experience and tactical acumen to navigate a dangerous matchup. He’ll look to use every tool at his disposal to control the pace and neutralize his opponent. With a UFC contract on the line, Foster is ready to put on a career-defining performance and secure a statement win.
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