Ryuho Miyaguchi is set to compete in "Dana White's Contender Series," a stepping stone to the world's top fighter, the UFC!
Ryuho Miyaguchi, a fighter affiliated with U-PROJECT (Cobra Kai mixed martial arts dojo), has been confirmed to compete in "Dana White's Contender Series (DWCS) Season 10 Week 9," which will be held at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, USA on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 (local time).
"Dana White's Contender Series" is a stepping stone to the UFC, where promising fighters from around the world compete for a contract with the UFC. In this series, Miyaguchi will face Matheus Soares from Brazil in the bantamweight division.
Since his professional debut in 2023, Miyaguchi has accumulated a record of 7 wins and 1 loss in Japan, with 6 of those wins coming by KO or TKO, demonstrating his impressive finishing ability with an 86% success rate.
In 2025, he won the 2025 Shooto Rookie of the Year title. Furthermore, in the same year, he defeated Sadayoshi Nojiri by first-round knockout and Teruhito "Yashabo" Ishihara by decision, making his presence felt on the top stage in Japan.
In May 2026, he participated in "Road to UFC Season 5." In the first round, he faced Chungreng Koren and suffered a submission loss via rear-naked choke in the second round, but he has now earned another chance to challenge for the world title.
His opponent, Matheus Soares, is from Brazil and has a professional record of 11 wins and 2 losses. Of those 11 wins, 9 have been by KO or TKO, and he is a hard-hitting fighter with an 82% finish rate. At LFA 234 on May 29, 2026, he defeated Edson dos Anjos by 1st round TKO and is currently on a four-fight winning streak.
With both players possessing high scoring ability, this match promises to be a thrilling contest with an exciting finish.
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This audition-style event was launched in 2017 by Dana White, CEO of the mixed martial arts organization UFC. It is known as a stepping stone to the UFC, where promising fighters from around the world clash for a contract with the UFC.
[Tournament Overview]
Tournament Name / Dana White's Contender Series Season 10 Week 9
Date: October 6, 2026 (Tuesday, local time)
Venue: UFC APEX (Las Vegas, USA)
Matchup: Ryuho Miyaguchi (Cobra Kai Mixed Martial Arts Dojo) vs. Matheus Soares (Brazil)
Streaming / Available on U-NEXT from 8:00 AM JST on Wednesday, October 7th.
