Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 9, Week 5
Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 9, Week 5
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Event Details
On Tuesday, September 9, 2025, the ninth season of Dana White’s Contender Series continued with Week 5. The action kicked off at 8:00 PM ET, streaming live on ESPN+.
Location
The fights were staged at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, the hub for DWCS events.
Fight Card
- 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 weighed in heavy at 210 lbs, forcing a catchweight bout.) - Featherweight: Cam Teague (9-1) vs. Lerryan Douglas (12-5)
- Heavyweight Main Event: Anthony Guarascio (4-0) vs. Steven Asplund (5-1)
Highlights
The night brought plenty of intrigue:
- Freddy Vidal’s weight miss created headlines before the action even began, but the fight still went forward at catchweight.
- Cam Teague returned with determination, eager to secure a contract after falling short in a previous DWCS showing.
- The main event saw undefeated Anthony Guarascio collide with Steven Asplund, a late replacement who stepped up with confidence.
- The opening bouts, including Dyer vs. Foro and Blair vs. Sanches, added fresh talent and intensity to the card.
Conclusion
Week 5 of Season 9 showcased everything fans love about the Contender Series — hungry fighters, high-pressure moments, and career-defining opportunities. From unexpected weigh-in drama to powerful main event clashes, every fight held massive stakes. The event once again delivered a platform where the next UFC stars could emerge.