Contender Series 2025: Week 5 Results and Contract Winners
Dana White’s Contender Series returned with Week 5 of 2025 on September 10, and fans got exactly what they paid for — electric finishes and contract-worthy performances.
The main event exploded from the bell as Steven Asplund knocked out Anthony Guarascio in just 16 seconds — a devastating display of power and precision.
Steven Asplund earns the third-fastest knockout in #DWCS history after taking down Anthony Guarascio in just 16 seconds 😤 pic.twitter.com/fWe3LbXKBf
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) September 10, 2025
Asplund’s post-fight personality also won over viewers, instantly becoming a fan favorite.
I guess I'm now a fan of Steven Asplund. This dude is funny af. 🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/ruGJNDFmZZ
— 𝓚𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓕𝓲𝓰𝓰𝔂 👹🩸 (@ChampFiggy) September 10, 2025
Next up, Lerryan Douglas made his mark with a flash KO over Cam Teague in 36 seconds — another highlight-reel moment.
Lerryan Douglas gets the KO in just over 30 seconds 🤯 #DWCS pic.twitter.com/OQyMmXo9Ke
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) September 10, 2025
In a compelling back-and-forth, Freddy Vidal snatched a victory over Felipe Franco with a rear-naked choke just 12 seconds before the final horn.
Freddy Vidal gets the submission with just 12 seconds left in the fight 🤯 #DWCS pic.twitter.com/X9Pt3rFtKI
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) September 10, 2025
Samuel Sanches blasted through Chasen Blair for a first-round KO — and his adrenaline-charged celebration said it all.
Samuel Sanches was fired up after his first round knockout 🔥#DWCS pic.twitter.com/QwX8IqPNnq
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) September 10, 2025
The only decision on the card saw Carol Foro outpoint Shanelle Dyer with steady pressure and clean counters — the kind of composure Contender Series loves to reward.
Contender Series 2025: Week 5 Full Results
- Main Event: Steven Asplund def. Anthony Guarascio — KO (R1, 0:16)
- Lerryan Douglas def. Cam Teague — KO (R1, 0:36)
- Freddy Vidal def. Felipe Franco — Submission (RNC, R3, 4:48)
- Samuel Sanches def. Chasen Blair — KO (R1, 2:01)
- Carol Foro def. Shanelle Dyer — Unanimous Decision (30-27, 29-28×2)
Week 5 delivered in every way — blistering knockouts, a buzzer-beating submission, and one grueling decision. By the end of the broadcast, all five winners were awarded UFC contracts, underscoring why Dana White’s Contender Series remains the sport’s premier talent pipeline.
You can also check out every KO from DWCS Week 5 right here at MMAtown too.
FAQs — Week 5 Highlights & Contracts
Who got UFC contracts from Contender Series Week 5?
All five winners earned contracts: Steven Asplund, Lerryan Douglas, Freddy Vidal, Samuel Sanches, and Carol Foro.
Who won each fight on Week 5?
Asplund def. Guarascio (KO), Douglas def. Teague (KO), Vidal def. Franco (RNC), Sanches def. Blair (KO), Foro def. Dyer (UD).
What was the fastest knockout at Contender Series Week 5?
Steven Asplund’s 16-second KO over Anthony Guarascio was the fastest finish of the night.
Which fight went the distance?
Carol Foro vs. Shanelle Dyer was the lone decision, with Foro winning unanimously.
Where did Contender Series Week 5 stream?
On ESPN+ as part of Dana White’s Contender Series.
