Roque Conceicao submits Alexander Chavez in first round at DWCS Week 9

Triangle choke closes at 3:37, lifts him to 12-3

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 49m1 min read

Via @UFCNews on X

What happened: Conceicao finished Chavez by triangle choke at 3:37 of Round 1. The flyweight bout took place at Meta APEX as part of Dana White's Contender Series Season 10, Week 9.

Why it matters: Contender Series bouts decide UFC contract offers, making first-round finishes a differentiator for hopefuls. A submission win in under four minutes puts Conceicao in the contract conversation coming out of Week 9.

By the numbers: Conceicao moved to 12-3-0 with the victory. Finish time: 3:37 of Round 1, by submission.

What to watch: Watch for Dana White's contract announcements to close Week 9 and confirm whether Conceicao earns a UFC deal.

Sources

@UFCNews 2026-10-08T12:01:39.584965+00:00

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