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Dana White’s Contender Series Season 10, Week 7 live results: Round-by-round updates, highlights and winner (September 22, 2026)

Dana White’s Contender Series Season 10, Week 7 live results: Round-by-round updates, highlights and winner (September 22, 2026)

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By: Ryan Wohl

The UFC is back at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, for another week of Dana White’s Contender Series! This is the seventh week of Dana White’s Contender Series’ 10th season. Including tonight’s action, there are four more weeks of Season 10 of DWCS. So far, 28 fighters have been awarded a UFC contract in the current season of Dana White’s Contender Series. 

A three-round Middleweight contest between Norbert Novenyi Jr. vs. Theo Haig is headlining tonight’s DWCS card. Novenyi is 10-1 with nine finishes, while Haig is 7-1 with seven submissions. On DraftKings Sportsbook, Novenyi Jr. is a -425 favorite, with Haig being the underdog at +330. 

DraftKings Network is providing DWCS Season 10, Week 7 live results, round-by-round updates, unofficial scorecards, highlights, and the official winner throughout the card. We’ll also have live coverage of Norbert Novenyi Jr. vs. Theo Haig, Jaden Ortega vs. Alvi Dasuyev, Marcos Degli vs. Paris Moran, Callum Connor vs. Piero Guaylupo, and Emilio Quissua vs. Damian Piwowarczyk, including round-by-round updates and final results. Refresh this page throughout the event for the latest live updates.

How to watch DWCS Season 10, Week 7

  • Date: Tuesday, September 22
  • Start time: 7:00 p.m. ET
  • TV/Stream: Paramount+
  • Location: Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada

DWCS Season 10, Week 7 results

Follow the official results from every featured fight on the card below. The table will be updated immediately after each bout concludes.

FightWinnerMethodRound/Score
Norbert Novenyi Jr. vs. Theo HaigNorbert Novenyi Jr.Unanimous Decision 29-28, 29-28, 29-28
Jaden Ortega vs. Alvi DasuyevAlvi DasuyevUnanimous Decision 30-27, 30-27, 29-28
Marcos Degli vs. Paris MoranMarcos Degli SubmissionRound 2
Callum Connor vs. Piero GuaylupoPiero Guaylupo Unanimous Decision 30-27, 30-27, 30-27
Emilio Quissua vs. Damian PiwowarczykDamian PiwowarczykKO/TKORound 1

DWCS Season 10, Week 7 Contract Winners

  • Damian Piwowarczyk
  • Piero Guaylupo
  • Callum Connor
  • Marcos Degli
  • Alvi Dasuyev
  • Jaden Ortega

Norbert Novenyi Jr. vs. Theo Haig round-by-round updates

Result: Norbert Novenyi Jr. defeats Theo Haig by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).

9:19 p.m. ET: Round 1

Right away, Novenyi hurt Haig with a right hand. Then Haig controlled Novenyi on the ground. Novenyi got up, but Haig landed another takedown.  

10-9 Haig

9:25 p.m. ET: Round 2

Novenyi landed multiple huge power punches in the second round. Haig then scored a takedown, but Novenyi was attempting a submission. Novenyi and Haig both appeared extremely tired in the second round. 

10-9 Novenyi Jr., 19-19

9:31 p.m. ET: Round 3

Novenyi focused on taking Haig down in the first two minutes of the third round. Both fighters weren’t overly aggressive in the third, as they didn’t have much energy left. 

10-9 Novenyi Jr., 29-28 Novenyi Jr.

9:34 p.m. ET: Norbert Novenyi Jr. defeats Theo Haig by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

In the Main Event of Season 10, Week 7 of DWCS, Norbert Novenyi Jr. beat Theo Haig by unanimous decision. Novenyi has won his fourth consecutive fight and is now 11-1 in his career. Haig falls to 1-2 in his previous three contests and is 0-2 on Dana White’s Contender Series. Novenyi recorded 37 total strikes, 27 significant strikes, six takedowns, and 5:36 of control time in this fight. Haig landed two of 10 takedown attempts with 15 significant strikes and 4:37 of control time. 


Jaden Ortega vs. Alvi Dasuyev round-by-round updates

Result: Alvi Dasuyev defeats Jaden Ortega by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28).

8:44 p.m. ET: Round 1

Right away, Dasuyev showed his elite punches and kicks. With 1:30 into the round, Dasuyev scored a knockdown. Ortega didn’t do much in the opening round.

10-9 Dasuyev

8:51 p.m. ET: Round 2

Dasuyev hurt Ortega again at the beginning of the second round. Ortega showed tremendous toughness in this round as he kept fighting back. Both fighters connected with big punches, and neither backed down. Dasuyev seems more tired than Ortega heading into the final round. 

10-9 Ortega, 19-19

8:57 p.m. ET: Round 3

Both fighters were tired, so their output was lower. Dasuyev still landed a ton of significant punches in the third. This was a close round, but Dasuyev inflicted more damage. 

10-9 Dasuyev, 29-28 Dasuyev

9:00 p.m. ET: Alvi Dasuyev defeats Jaden Ortega by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

In the co-main event of tonight’s DWCS card, Alvi Dasuyev defeats Jaden Ortega by unanimous decision. Dasuyev moves to 10-0 and hands Ortega his first career loss. This was another unbelievable contest, with both fighters having a chance to earn a contract. Dasuyev was +500 to win this fight by decision on DraftKings Sportsbook.

Dasuyev finished the fight with 92 total strikes, 88 significant strikes, two takedowns, and 1:23 of control time. Ortega had 77 total strikes, with 76 of them being significant strikes. 


Marcos Degli vs. Paris Moran round-by-round updates

Result: Marcos Degli defeats Paris Moran by second-round submission.

8:20 p.m. ET: Round 1

Degli landed a takedown a minute into the fight. Degli dominated Moran in the first round.

10-9 Degli

8:29 p.m. ET: Marcos Degli defeats Paris Moran by second-round submission 

With less than 20 seconds left in the second round, Marcos Degli defeated Paris Moran by submission. Degli is now on a 13-fight winning streak and has 12 finishes in that span. Degli moves to 15-3 with 14 finishes in his career and hasn’t suffered a loss since March 2022. Degli used a rear-naked choke to finish the fight but only had one arm locked in, which is impressive. 

Before the contest, Degli was +450 to win by submission and +1400 to win by first-round submission.


Callum Connor vs. Piero Guaylupo round-by-round updates

Result: Piero Guaylupo defeats Callum Connor by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).

7:45 p.m. ET: Round 1

Guaylupo pressured Connor at the beginning of this fight. Connor responded with multiple leg kicks and punches. With three minutes remaining in the round, Connor landed a low blow on Guaylupo. Guaylupo continued to fight afterward. This was a fantastic back-and-forth round, with both fighters landing many big shots. Guaylupo severely hurt Connor and landed a knockdown. 

10-9 Guaylupo

7:51 p.m. ET: Round 2

After being hurt in the first round, Connor returned and looked good in the second. Guaylupo once again displayed his tremendous power. This was another highly entertaining round as both fighters went toe to toe, landing huge punches. 

10-9 Guaylupo, 20-18 Guaylupo

7:58 p.m. ET: Round 3

Guaylupo and Connor continued their fast pace in the third and final round. Guaylupo’s power and accuracy were difference-makers in this contest. Connor’s face was covered in blood at the end of the fight. This was one of the best fights in this season of Dana White’s Contender Series. 

10-9 Guaylupo, 30-27 Guaylupo

8:01 p.m. ET: Piero Guaylupo defeats Callum Connor by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Piero Guaylupo beat Callum Connor by unanimous decision in an instant classic! At 21 years old, Guaylupo moves to 12-0 while Connor suffers his first career MMA loss. Guaylupo was +350 to win by decision before the contest on DraftKings Sportsbook. They combined to land 478 total strikes in this fight. Connor landed 265 significant strikes while Guaylupo landed 209.


Emilio Quissua vs. Damian Piwowarczyk round-by-round updates

Result: Damian Piwowarczyk defeats Emilio Quissua by first-round knockout.

7:26 p.m. ET: Damian Piwowarczyk defeats Emilio Quissua by first-round knockout 

In the first round of tonight’s DWCS card, Damian Piwowarczyk scored a first-round knockout against Emilio Quissua. Piwowarczyk moves to 12-4 with 11 finishes and has extended his winning streak to four. This is Quissua’s first loss, as he began his career 8-0. Piwowarczyk was +200 to win by knockout and +380 by KO/TKO/DQ in the first round before the contest on DraftKings Sportsbook.

Piwowarczyk’s size advantage stood out early in the first round. Quissua landed a bunch of strikes again on Piwowarczyk after pressuring him. Quissua connected on a big head kick with under two minutes left. When Piwowarczyk started to be more aggressive late in the round, he found a ton of success.


DWCS Season 10, Week 7 FAQs

Here are answers to some of the most common questions about DWCS Season 10, Week 7.

What is Dana White’s Contender Series?

In this show, rising prospects compete, trying to impress Dana White and earn a UFC contract. 

Who won Norbert Novenyi Jr. vs. Theo Haig?

Norbert Novenyi Jr. defeats Theo Haig by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).

Who won Marcos Degli vs. Paris Moran?

Marcos Degli defeats Paris Moran by second-round submission.

Who won Jaden Ortega vs. Alvi Dasuyev?

Alvi Dasuyev defeats Jaden Ortega by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28).

Who won Callum Connor vs. Piero Guaylupo?

Piero Guaylupo defeats Callum Connor by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).

Who won Emilio Quissua vs. Damian Piwowarczyk?

Damian Piwowarczyk defeats Emilio Quissua by first-round knockout.

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Ryan is a University of Arizona graduate and Philadelphia native. Since 2024, he has been a writer for DraftKings Network, primarily covering combat sports. He is a big Philly sports fan and loves to collect sneakers, as well.
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