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Nell ArianoW W W W W · +107 Elo last 5
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Preston LaGrangeW W L W W · +68 Elo last 5
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CONTENDER SERIES 2026 : WEEK 9
Nell Ariano vs Preston LaGrange
DateOct 6, 2026
DivisionLight Heavyweight
StatusScheduled
VenueMeta APEX
BroadcastPARAMOUNT+
Start times & how to watch
Start time & how to watch
Main card starts Tuesday, October 6, 2026 — watch on PARAMOUNT+.
- US East (ET)
- Tue 7:00 PM
- US West (PT)
- Tue 4:00 PM
- United Kingdom
- Wed 12:00 AM
- Central Europe
- Wed 1:00 AM
- Australia (Sydney)
- Wed 10:00 AM
- Your time
Nell Ariano
Elo1636Solid
3Y trend1529 → 1636
Fight Overview
Round3
Time5:00
6-0-0Record6-1-0
TBDAgeTBD
6'4"Height6'3"
-Reach-
206 lbsWeight185 lbs
Light HeavyweightWeight ClassLight Heavyweight
Preston LaGrange
Elo1623Solid
3Y trend1529 → 1623
What changed?
Checked daily by Combat Edge. Times show when we recorded an update, not when it was announced.
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Nell Ariano owns a 13-point Elo edge (solid). Tracked UFC stat edges are limited for this matchup. There are no clean shared-opponent matches in tracked pro MMA history.
Compare Nell Ariano and Preston LaGrange across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
Nell ArianoPreston LaGrange
Elo edge
Nell Ariano1636+21 last move
Preston LaGrange1623+28 last move
Model forecast and your pick
Inspect the model’s probability and Elo baseline, then make your own call before the card starts.
Combat Edge Model
Frozen pre-fight · v0.7-2026-08-28Fight forecast
53%Nell Ariano47%Preston LaGrange
Model favoriteNell Ariano
Elo baseline52% for Nell Ariano
Matchup adjustment+1 pts vs Elo
Win probability computed before the fight from point-in-time Elo, records, and matchup data. The baseline shows what Elo alone expected; the adjustment is not a certainty. Analytics, not betting advice.
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Forecast context
Model + Elo agreeWhat separates the fighters
Nell Ariano leads the full model at 53%. Elo agrees, and the complete matchup model strengthens that lean by 1 point.
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Stat advantages
Nell ArianovsPreston LaGrange
No tracked UFC stat edge yet.
Finishing profile
Nell ArianoKO/TKO leads 67% of wins
Preston LaGrangesubmission leads 67% of wins
Common opponents
No clean shared-opponent match found in tracked pro MMA history.
Tale of the tape
Nell Ariano vs Preston LaGrange is a scheduled Light Heavyweight fight on CONTENDER SERIES 2026 : WEEK 9. Nell Ariano enters with a 6-0-0 record and Preston LaGrange enters with a 6-1-0 record. Combat Edge tracks the matchup preview, UFC stats, Elo edge, shared opponents, event date, venue, and full fight card.
Nell Ariano vs Preston LaGrange quick answers
When is Nell Ariano vs Preston LaGrange?
Nell Ariano vs Preston LaGrange is listed for CONTENDER SERIES 2026 : WEEK 9 on Oct 6, 2026 at 7:00 PM EST.
What event is Nell Ariano vs Preston LaGrange on?
Nell Ariano vs Preston LaGrange is listed on CONTENDER SERIES 2026 : WEEK 9.
What are the records for Nell Ariano vs Preston LaGrange?
Nell Ariano enters with a 6-0-0 record and Preston LaGrange enters with a 6-1-0 record.
What division is Nell Ariano vs Preston LaGrange?
Nell Ariano vs Preston LaGrange is listed as a Light Heavyweight fight.
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