Piero Guaylupo VS Callum Connor

Piero Guaylupo defeated Callum Connor by unanimous decision at Dana White's Contender Series Season 10, Week 7 on September 22, 2026, sweeping all three judges 30-27 in a lightweight contest at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas. Guaylupo controlled the pace across all three rounds, keeping Connor under consistent pressure and preventing him from finding an offensive foothold. A knockdown by Guaylupo during the bout underscored his physical edge; Connor survived but could not mount a sustained comeback. Both fighters entered undefeated — Guaylupo at 11-0 with 10 finishes, Connor at 8-0 with 6 — making it a high-stakes matchup of two elite contender-level prospects.

In the Lightweight division, someone's "0" has to go when undefeated Peruvian Piero "El Lobo" Guaylupo (11-0) meets unbeaten Englishman Callum "007" Connor (8-0). Guaylupo, a rising 21-year-old star, brings immense national pride and aggressive forward pressure to the cage. Connor steps into the Apex aiming to utilize his sharp technique and showcase the continued rise of UK MMA on the Contender Series platform. Both fighters have dominated their respective regional scenes, but only one can take the leap to the UFC roster.