The fourth week of Dana White's Contender Series' tenth season took place on Tuesday at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas. The five-bout fight card featured four finishes and resulted in five UFC contract offers.
Adam Darby, Modestino Rodrigues, Silvestre Sanchez, Gabriel Lorenço and Adam Livingston were awarded UFC contracts following their wins. Check out highlights from the event.

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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).
Patrick Rivera vs. Adam Darby —
Brandon Holmes vs. Modestino Rodrigues –
Liam McCraken vs. Silvestre Sanchez —
Charlie Cleveland vs. Gabriel Lorenco — Lorenco def. Cleveland via knockout (punches) Round 1, 2:02
Adam Livingston vs. Hunter Smith — Livingston def. Smith via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

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