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Mario Piazzon news
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The gist
Mario Piazzon fights Guilherme Uriel on DWCS Aug. 25, 2026, seeking a UFC contract. A win could secure his UFC deal after a 2023 disqualification win.
Background
Mario Piazzon, a Brazilian heavyweight, is competing on Dana White's Contender Series for a second time. He previously won in 2023 via disqualification after his opponent landed an illegal knee. Since then, he has posted a 4-1 record and is on a two-fight winning streak, including a unanimous decision over Andre Vieira in March 2026.
How it unfolded
- Sep 26, 2023Piazzon defeated Alexander Soldatkin by disqualification on DWCS after Soldatkin landed an illegal knee.
- May 2024Piazzon fought Michel Lomba, but the bout was omitted from his record due to ineligibility.
- Jul 2024Piazzon finished Andre Vieira in the second round.
- Mar 20, 2026Piazzon beat Andre Vieira again by unanimous decision in a rematch.
- Aug 24, 2026Piazzon and Uriel had an intense face-off, touching foreheads at weigh-ins.
- Aug 25, 2026Piazzon is scheduled to fight Guilherme Uriel in the co-main event of DWCS Season 10, Week 3.
Who’s saying what
- Piazzon
- Piazzon says he likes the hostile atmosphere and vows to 'slice' Uriel's face.
- Analysts
- Analysts note Piazzon's experience and winning streak, but Uriel is also a tough opponent.
Still unverified
The May 2024 fight against Michel Lomba was omitted from Piazzon's record due to ineligibility, and the entire card was stricken from Tapology due to lack of proper documentation.