Aieza Bertolso earns UFC contract via first-round submission on DWCS

What happened

Aieza Bertolso defeated Camila Reynoso via first-round submission at Dana White's Contender Series 94 on September 29 in Las Vegas. According to Low Kick MMA, the Brazilian strawweight ended the bout at 3:02 of the opening round with an inverted D'Arce choke. This victory moved her professional record to 8-0, while dropping Reynoso to 9-2.

The fight began with a brief striking exchange before Bertolso took Reynoso down. Low Kick MMA reported that she worked from the top, adjusting her hold as the Argentine fighter attempted to escape. By wrapping her legs around Reynoso's head and tightening the choke, Bertolso forced the tap midway through Round 1.

Following the card, Dana White handed out contracts to all four winners on the shortened schedule. Low Kick MMA noted that White made Berlolso's deal official, praising her skills both standing and on the ground. He stated she would be a strong addition to the UFC’s 115-pound division.

Bertolso arrived at the event with an LFA strawweight title, which she won in September 2025 by submitting Edilania Silva. Low Kick MMA highlighted that Tuesday's finish added an inverted D'Arce choke to her resume of rear-naked chokes, kneebars, and armbar wins. It was her fifth submission victory in eight professional fights.

What the sources say

Both outlets confirm that Aieza Bertolso defeated Camila Reynoso by first-round submission at DWCS Week 8, thereby earning a UFC contract low Kick MMA provides the technical details of the inverted D'Arce choke and the fight time (3:02). Cageside Press focuses on the post-fight reaction, quoting Berlolso's happiness with the planned finish and her desire for immediate title contention.

A key distinction is the source of Berlolso's motivation. Low Kick MMA frames the victory as a validation of her grappling skills against a opponent on a three-fight winning streak. Cageside Press adds that Berlolso terrorized teammates with this specific submission in camp and intends to stay humble to avoid complacency. She stated, “I always think that your opponent... can beat you,” emphasizing rigorous preparation.

While Low Kick MMA lists the other new UFC signees (Ian Escuza, Adama Diop, George Staines), it does not include direct quotes from Berlolso about her future plans beyond White's praise. Cageside Press provides Berlolso’s specific ambition to fight for a belt “sooner rather than later” and her belief in being a complete fighter with strong stand-up and ground games.