Why Week 5 Matters
Dana White's Contender Series returns to the APEX with Contender Series 2025: Week 5, a five-fight slate tailor-made for contract chaos. Historically, Week 5 shows have produced breakouts across every weight class, and this lineup blends blue-chip wrestle-boxers, slick strikers, and proven finishers looking to punch their tickets to the DWCS Hall of “got the call.”
Main Storylines & Matchups to Watch
Heavy Hitters: Asplund vs Guarascio
Expect early violence when Steven Asplund meets Anthony Guarascio in a matchup that screams bonus. If Asplund’s forward pressure collides with Guarascio’s counters, blink and you’ll miss it. Circle the bout page: Fight: Asplund vs. Guarascio.
Latin American Showdown: Vidal vs Franco
Freddy Vidal thrives on pocket exchanges, while Felipe Franco brings pace and volume. The winner positions himself as a plug-and-play action fighter for a short-notice debut. Full bout details: Fight: Vidal vs. Franco.
Striker vs. Striker (With Kicks!): Dyer vs Foro
Muay Thai-laced pressure meets long-range shot selection when Shanelle Dyer squares up with Carol Foro. Feints, calf kicks, and a sneaky clinch could be the difference. Tale of the tape: Fight: Dyer vs. Foro.
Grapple First, Ask Questions Later: Teague vs Douglas
Cam Teague is a chain-wrestling grinder who forces mistakes; Lerryan Douglas can scramble and strike in transition. Whoever wins scrambles likely wins minutes—and the scorecards. Preview the pairing: Fight: Teague vs. Douglas.
Power vs Composure: Sanches vs Blair
Samuel Sanches brings explosiveness; Chasen Blair answers with fundamentals, footwork, and defensive awareness. It’s a classic DWCS litmus test: upside vs. reliability. Bout page: Fight: Sanches vs. Blair.
Event Info
Name: Contender Series 2025: Week 5
Date: 10 September 2025, Wednesday, 3:00 AM
Location: USA — Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Full Fight Card — Contender Series 2025: Week 5
Ordered Bouts
- Steven Asplund vs. Anthony Guarascio — Fight: Asplund vs. Guarascio
- Freddy Vidal vs. Felipe Franco — Fight: Vidal vs. Franco
- Shanelle Dyer vs. Carol Foro — Fight: Dyer vs. Foro
- Cam Teague vs. Lerryan Douglas — Fight: Teague vs. Douglas
- Samuel Sanches vs. Chasen Blair — Fight: Sanches vs. Blair
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