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 — Sanchez def. McCraken via knockout (punch) Round 3, 2:44
Charlie Cleveland vs. Gabriel Lorenco — Lorenco def. Cleveland via TKO (punches) Round 1, 2:02
Adam Livingston vs. Hunter Smith — Livingston def. Smith via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
A LEFT HAND FOR THE AGES 😳 Silvestre Sanchez with the clean hook to earn the knockout! [ #DWCS | LIVE on @ParamountPlus ] pic.twitter.com/f32rDWI3FQ — UFC on Paramount+ (@UFConParamount) September 2, 2026
RIGHT HAND HITS HOME 🏠
Gabriel Lorenco gets the TKO in R1 for a huge win!
[ #DWCS | LIVE on @ParamountPlus ] pic.twitter.com/IVoLAMmJzz
— UFC on Paramount+ (@UFConParamount) September 1, 2026
Week 4 starting off hot 🔥
[ Adam Livingston | #DWCS is LIVE NOW on @ParamountPlus ] pic.twitter.com/3ivR0hgCRL
— UFC (@ufc) September 1, 2026
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