Aline Pereira, sister of former UFC two-division champion Alex Pereira, faced a setback in her career after losing on Dana White's Contender Series. The 36-year-old former kickboxer aimed to emulate her brother's success but suffered a unanimous decision defeat to Smilla Sundell from Sweden.

In the fight, Pereira was unable to cope with Sundell's relentless pressure and high volume of punches, leading to her defeat. This loss brings Pereira's professional MMA record to three wins and three losses since she began her career in 2022.

After the match, UFC President Dana White expressed uncertainty about offering a contract to the 21-year-old Sundell, despite her victory. However, after discussions with his team, he was convinced to reconsider. Sundell commented on her win, saying, "I was scared but I believe everything happens for a reason and I'm really happy it worked out."

Meanwhile, Alex Pereira, at 39, remains one of the most successful fighters in UFC history, having previously held titles in both the middleweight and light-heavyweight divisions. In June, he sought to make history by winning a title in a third division but fell short against heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane.

In other news, White addressed Sean Strickland's recent claims about fighter pay, highlighting that Strickland had signed a new contract in May. Strickland had expressed dissatisfaction with MMA, stating he would prefer boxing due to better financial opportunities. White responded, "When isn't Sean Strickland upset about something or doesn't have something to say?" He emphasized that Strickland's contract was recent, making his complaints less valid.