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Result Summary
Alivia Bierley defeated Summer Onley by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) in the women's bantamweight main event of Dana White's Contender Series Season 10, Week 9 on October 6, 2026. Bierley controlled all three rounds with higher output, landing 47 significant strikes and securing two takedowns against Onley's 33 significant strikes and 1:12 of control time. A cut that opened near Bierley's right eye in the second round offered Onley an opportunity, but Bierley answered with a takedown and ground-and-pound to close the round strongly and maintain her edge on the cards. The decision handed Onley her first professional loss, ending an undefeated 6-0 run that included five finishes and the Full Contact Contender women's bantamweight title, while Bierley improved to 6-1 on a six-fight winning streak.
Fight Overview
Women's bantamweight is a division the UFC actively targets for DWCS signings, and Alivia Bierley and Summer Onley both bring their unfinished potential to the APEX cage hoping to earn the coveted contract. In a weight class where the UFC roster regularly turns over, the winner of this bout could step directly into a meaningful ranked matchup within months of signing.
Keys to Victory
Alivia Bierley
- Impose her will through wrestling or physical pressure to establish early control and prevent Onley from dictating the pace.
- Show finishing instincts in every exchange — women's bantamweight DWCS contracts go to fighters who threaten the stoppage.
- Trust composure and game planning over pure aggression, banking clean rounds while staying dangerous throughout all three.
Summer Onley
- Use forward aggression and output volume to keep Bierley from settling into her preferred tactical rhythm.
- Seek submission or TKO finishes in the second and third rounds where Bierley's gas tank may give Onley an opening.
- Stay disciplined, avoid emotional fighting, and demonstrate UFC-ready skill level by showing the complete game plan.
Last 5 fights
Alivia Bierley
- W Nikola Kacperska
- W Shanna Gomez
- W Devon McDonald
- W Samantha Brister
- W Nadia Chmil
Summer Onley
- W Myllena Messias
- W Monica Carvalho Fontes Rodrigues
- W Thiciany Miranda Ferreira
- W Ana Carolina Araujo
- W Flordinice Muniz
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