Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 9 Week 5 Results Live
Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 9, Week 5
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When & Where
The Contender Series rolled on with Season 9, Week 5 on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, airing at 8:00 PM ET. The event was hosted at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Fight Line-Up
- Women’s Strawweight: Shanelle Dyer (6-0) vs. Carol Foro (8-1)
- Lightweight: Chasen Blair (7-3) vs. Samuel Sanches (10-1)
- Light Heavyweight (Catchweight): Felipe Franco (8-0) vs. Freddy Vidal (3-0)
(Vidal missed weight by four pounds, leading to a catchweight bout.) - Featherweight: Cam Teague (9-1) vs. Lerryan Douglas (12-5)
- Heavyweight Headliner: Anthony Guarascio (4-0) vs. Steven Asplund (5-1)
Event Breakdown
- The card started with Dyer vs. Foro and Blair vs. Sanches, featuring unbeaten talents fighting for a spot in the UFC.
- Franco vs. Vidal had added drama after Vidal’s weight miss, which created buzz even before the fight began.
- Cam Teague entered with redemption on his mind, determined to prove himself after a previous DWCS setback.
- In the main event, rising heavyweight Anthony Guarascio met Steven Asplund, a short-notice replacement, in a clash with UFC contracts potentially on the line.
Closing Thoughts
Week 5 of Season 9 was another reminder of why the Contender Series is a crucial proving ground for MMA’s future stars. With redemption arcs, last-minute changes, and undefeated fighters all vying for recognition, every fight carried the weight of a career-defining opportunity. The event delivered drama, intensity, and the promise of new names soon joining the UFC roster.
