# Dana White on Contender Series Week 10

> UFC CEO Dana White reveals Contender Series Season 10 delivered 46 contracts with 21-year-old Smilla Sundell and Greg Foster among stars.
- Title: Dana White on Contender Series Week 10 · UFC | Shortify
- Summary: UFC CEO Dana White reveals Contender Series Season 10 delivered 46 contracts with 21-year-old Smilla Sundell and Greg Foster among stars. UFC CEO Dana White…
- Keywords: dana white, contender series, smilla sundell, greg foster, ufc, season 10, contract winners, mick maynard, brendan allen, joaquin buckley, mike malott, ufc apex
- Source: UFC — https://ufc.com/news/dana-white-contender-series-week-10-tuf-1-memories-star-power-mike-malott-more
- Published: 2026-10-15T00:12:07+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: dana white, contender series, smilla sundell, greg foster, ufc, season 10, contract winners, mick maynard, brendan allen, joaquin buckley, mike malott, ufc apex
## Contender Series Season 10
UFC CEO Dana White fielded media questions at the post-fight press conference after Week 10 of Season 10.

> There's no doubt. What we've experienced in the short amount of time that we've been with paramount is crazy, madness
## 46 Contracts Signed
Four more contracts were handed out on the final week of Season 10, matching the season record for UFC contract winners.

> 46
## Smilla Sundell Wins
Sweden's 21-year-old former Muay Thai world champion Smilla Sundell defeated Aline Pereira by unanimous decision after three rounds.

> Smilla Sundell of Sweden throws a punch against Aline Pereira of Brazil
## Dana White on Sundell
White admitted he wasn't initially keen on signing 'The Hurricane' but changed his mind after matchmaker Mick Maynard praised her potential.

> So, my thing was, she's 21, she's got nothing but time. Get some more fights, and then come back next year
## Greg Foster Wins
34-year-old lightweight Greg Foster earned a contract after his strong performance against Jason Asher.

> You fight exactly the way you fought tonight
## Dana White on Foster
White said Foster's cardio and pressure tactics made him a viable UFC prospect despite his age.

> The guy had unstoppable cardio, put unbelievable pressure on this kid, and stayed in his face the whole night
## TUF 1 Memories
White recalled the iconic Forrest Griffin vs. Stephan Bonnar fight from The Ultimate Fighter Season 1 finale.

> Forrest Griffin wasn't going to come. I had to get him on the phone and f****** talk him into it
## The Scion Moment
White described how the Scion (a car company) wanted the fight so badly it changed UFC's trajectory.

> The scion used to be a car company that doesn't exist anymore
## Dana White on TUF 1
White said the 2005 fight was a catalyst for UFC's mainstream explosion but differed from today's Contender Series.

> Linear television was huge, and there was no social media
## Brendan Allen
Middleweight contender Brendan Allen secured a victory over Christian Leroy Duncan but faces a potential big matchup.

> I think when you have a body of work like he has
## Mike Malott
Canadian welterweight Mike Malott faces Joaquin Buckley in a main event fight in Edmonton, Alberta.

> This is a big fight for him
## 10 Seasons of Contender Series
With 10 seasons of Dana White's Contender Series, White remains fired up for Tuesday nights.

> We all do!
## Dana White's View
White emphasized that winning big fights can help fighters gain fan recognition, similar to Anderson Silva's journey.

> Anderson Silva was the world champion, and it took us a while for people to start caring about anderson silva
## What Happens Next
Smilla Sundell, Greg Foster, and Brendan Allen could all secure major UFC opportunities in the coming months.

> It's just [for] some guys it takes a little longer
## Key takeaway

UFC CEO Dana White announced 46 contracts were signed at Contender Series Season 10's final week, including 21-year-old Swedish fighter Smilla Sundell and 34-year-old Greg Foster.