The final week of the 2026 Dana White's Contender Series (DWCS) just dropped, and it’s giving major main character energy. We officially have four new signees heading to the big leagues, and the drama was at an all-time high.
The Results
In the main event, Erick Visconde went the distance against Ilias Bulaid in a featherweight scrap. Visconde revealed he actually broke his hand in the second round, which stopped him from showing his full potential. Dana White wasn't totally sold, wanting to see more from him before giving the green light for a UFC debut.
Then there was the hype-heavy matchup between Aline Pereira—the sister of two-time champ Alex Pereira—and 21-year-old Smilla Sundell. Sundell pulled off a unanimous decision win. Even though White wasn't originally feeling it, matchmaker Mick Maynard stepped in and overruled the decision, securing Sundell a UFC contract anyway. Talk about a plot twist.
Standout Performances
Luis Francischinelli is officially the prospect to watch. Standing at a massive 6-foot-6 in the welterweight division, he demolished Will Rentz with a first-round TKO. That win puts his pro record at 7-0, with every single victory ending in a TKO.
Also staying undefeated at 7-0 is middleweight Douglas da Lapa, who grabbed a late TKO over Davi Cabral, continuing his trend of finishing almost everyone he fights. Finally, the card kicked off with an absolute banger at lightweight, where Greg Foster snagged a decision win over Jason Asher.
Why it matters
These four fighters are officially punching their tickets to the UFC, signaling the end of a packed 2026 season. With prospects like the undefeated Francischinelli joining the ranks, the talent pool just got a serious upgrade. Real talk: it’s gonna be a W for the UFC to have this kind of energy coming up through the pipeline.
