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DWCS 95 video: Preston LaGrange stuns Nell Ariano with short-notice KO

Preston LaGrange delivered a stunning upset in Dana White’s Contender Series 95, knocking out France’s Nell Ariano in a short-notice bout to secure a UFC contract. The middleweight prospect stepped in on late notice to face Ariano, a rising contender with an undefeated record, in a high-stakes matchup at Meta Apex in Las Vegas.

LaGrange’s explosive knockout sent shockwaves through the MMA world, marking one of the most dramatic moments of DWCS Season 10’s Week 9, which aired on Paramount+ and featured multiple fighters battling for UFC opportunities. The victory adds to LaGrange’s growing reputation as a fighter capable of delivering under pressure, while Ariano’s defeat adds intrigue to his path forward in the sport.

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