Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 9 Week 5 Today Show
Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 9 Week 5 Today Show
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Date & Time:
The event was held on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, starting at 8:00 PM ET, broadcast on ESPN+.
Venue:
The fights took place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, the regular home for Contender Series cards.
Match 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 at 210 lbs, four pounds over the limit, so the fight went ahead at catchweight.) - Featherweight – Cam Teague (9-1) vs. Lerryan Douglas (12-5)
- Heavyweight Main Event – Anthony Guarascio (4-0) vs. Steven Asplund (5-1)
Fight Night Overview:
- The Franco vs. Vidal matchup carried extra tension due to Vidal’s weight miss, adding pressure on him to deliver despite the setback.
- Cam Teague entered Week 5 looking to redeem himself after a previous DWCS loss, facing Brazilian veteran Lerryan Douglas in a high-stakes featherweight battle.
- In the main event, undefeated heavyweight Anthony Guarascio squared off with Steven Asplund, who stepped in on short notice. Both men were determined to prove they deserve a UFC roster spot.
- Earlier on the card, Shanelle Dyer vs. Carol Foro and Chasen Blair vs. Samuel Sanches brought fresh undefeated prospects eager to impress Dana White.
Final Thoughts:
Week 5 of Season 9 once again highlighted why the Contender Series is so important for the UFC’s future. It mixed drama, redemption, and breakout performances, giving several fighters a chance to turn dreams into reality. From the heavyweight main event to the intense undercard battles, this week’s card lived up to expectations and left fans excited to see who earned UFC contracts.