Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 9 Week 5 Full Show

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Date & Time:

Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Start Time: 8:00 PM ET (available on ESPN+)

Location:

UFC APEX, Las Vegas, Nevada

Match Card (Main Card – 5 Fights):

  1. Women’s Strawweight (115 lbs)
    • Shanelle Dyer (6-0-0) vs. Carol Foro (8-1-0)
  2. Lightweight
    • Chasen Blair (7-3-0) vs. Samuel Sanches (10-1-0)
  3. Light Heavyweight (Catchweight)
    • Felipe Franco (8-0-0) vs. Freddy Vidal (3-0-0)
    Note: Vidal missed weight at 210 lbs, so the fight proceeded at catchweight.
  4. Featherweight
    • Cam Teague (9-1-0) vs. Lerryan Douglas (12-5-0)
  5. Heavyweight (Main Event)
    • Anthony Guarascio (4-0-0) vs. Steven Asplund (5-1-0)

Match Review & Build-up Highlights:

  • Freddy Vidal vs. Felipe Franco created drama when Vidal came in 4 pounds over the light heavyweight limit. Despite the setback, the fight went ahead at catchweight, but it placed Vidal under pressure to perform.
  • Cam Teague returned to DWCS for redemption after his earlier 2024 appearance. Facing experienced Brazilian fighter Lerryan Douglas, Teague was eager to prove he belongs in the UFC.
  • Main Event: Guarascio vs. Asplund featured Anthony Guarascio defending his undefeated record against Steven Asplund, who stepped in as a replacement. The heavyweight clash carried huge stakes, with both fighters looking to make an immediate statement.
  • Dyer vs. Foro and Blair vs. Sanches showcased undefeated and rising prospects, adding extra intrigue to the card. These matchups were especially important for Dana White’s evaluation of potential UFC signings.

Conclusion:

Season 9, Week 5 of Dana White’s Contender Series brought together a mix of redemption stories, undefeated records, and last-minute drama. From Cam Teague’s second chance to Felipe Franco’s showdown with overweight Freddy Vidal, the night was filled with high-stakes opportunities.

The main event between Guarascio and Asplund capped off an exciting evening where every fighter battled for the ultimate prize: a UFC contract. Week 5 proved once again why DWCS is the perfect stage for future stars of mixed martial arts.