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\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSmilla Sundell Dominates Aline Pereira to Earn UFC Contract in DWCS Season 10 Finale<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n Earlier tonight, in Season 10, Week 10 of Dana White\u2019s Contender Series, Smilla Sundell defeated Alex Pereira\u2019s sister, Aline Pereira, to secure a UFC contract. Let\u2019s find out how!<\/p>\n For the first two rounds, Smilla Sundell controlled the pace. She constantly moved forward and kept Aline Pereira under pressure without giving her time to breathe. The former ONE Women\u2019s Strawweight Muay Thai World Champion showcased her Muay Thai skills by clinching with Pereira and landing devastating knees to the midsection throughout the fight. Her kickboxing background also helped her throughout the bout.<\/p>\n LAS VEGAS, NEVADA \u2013 OCTOBER 13: Smilla Sundell of Sweden throws a punch against Aline Pereira of Brazil in their women\u2019s bantamweight fight during the Dana White\u2019s Contender Series Season 10, Week 10 event at UFC Apex on October 13, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger\/Zuffa LLC)<\/p>\n Although Sundell controlled much of the action, Pereira landed effective counters and caught her with a few devastating left hooks.<\/p>\n LAS VEGAS, NEVADA \u2013 OCTOBER 13: Aline Pereira of Brazil throws a punch against Smilla Sundell of Sweden in their women\u2019s bantamweight fight during the Dana White\u2019s Contender Series Season 10, Week 10 event at UFC Apex on October 13, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger\/Zuffa LLC)<\/p>\n In the final round, the Brazilian managed to take Sundell down, but the latter quickly returned to her feet. The 21-year-old then punished Pereira with a devastating knee to the head as the latter attempted another takedown.<\/p>\n LAS VEGAS, NEVADA \u2013 OCTOBER 13: Smilla Sundell of Sweden fights against Aline Pereira of Brazil in their women\u2019s bantamweight fight during the Dana White\u2019s Contender Series Season 10, Week 10 event at UFC Apex on October 13, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger\/Zuffa LLC)<\/p>\n After 15 minutes of nonstop back-and-forth, \u201cThe Hurricane\u201d cruised to a unanimous decision (29-28 x 3), which was enough to earn a UFC contract.<\/p>\n Although many fans argued that Aline Pereira won the fight because of the damage she inflicted on Sundell\u2019s face, the undefeated Swedish fighter landed more strikes, maintained a higher output throughout the bout, and controlled the pace for most of the minutes, as noted above.<\/p>\n LAS VEGAS, NEVADA \u2013 OCTOBER 13: Smilla Sundell of Sweden celebrates after fighting against Aline Pereira of Brazil in their women\u2019s bantamweight fight during Dana White\u2019s Contender Series Season 10, Week 10 event at UFC Apex on October 13, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger\/Zuffa LLC)<\/p>\nFight recap<\/h2>\n
Smilla Sundell vs. Aline Pereira \u2013 Highlights<\/h2>\n