Following the fourth round, Dana White’s Contender Series Season 9 continues with Week 5 (aka DWCS 81), live from UFC Apex in Las Vegas on September 9. The fight card features five bouts, with MMA prospects looking to impress and earn a UFC contract.
In the main event, Anthony Guarascio (4-0) of Largo, FL faces Steven Asplund (5-1) of Minneapolis, MN at heavyweight. In the co-main event, Cam Teague (9-1) of Mobile, AL takes on Brazil’s Lerryan Douglas (12-5) at featherweight.
Also on the card is a 210-pound catchweight bout between Felipe Franco (8-0) of Brazil and Freddy Vidal (3-0) of New York. A lightweight contest pits Chasen Blair (7-3) of San Diego, CA against Brazil’s Samuel Sanches (10-1).
The event opener is a flyweight matchup between Shanelle Dyer (6-0) of England and Carol Foro (8-1) of Brazil.
DWCS 81: Guarascio vs Asplund results
Get DWCS 81: Guarascio vs Asplund full fight card results below.
- Steven Asplund def. Anthony Guarascio by KO (R1, 0:16)
- Lerryan Douglas def. Cam Teague by KO (R1, 0:36)
- Freddy Vidal def. Felipe Franco by submission (rear-naked choke, R3, 4:48)
- Samuel Sanches def. Chasen Blair by KO (punches, R1, 2:01)
- Carol Foro def. Shanelle Dyer by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
UFC contract winners: Carol Foro, Shanelle Dyer, Samuel Sanches, Lerryan Douglas, and Stephen Asplund
DWCS 81: Guarascio vs Asplund live blog
DWCS Season 9, Week 5 video highlights
Check out some of the best moments from tonight’s event below.
UFC contract winners
The list of UFC contract winners at DWCS Season 9, Week 5 includes five names: Carol Foro, Shanelle Dyer, Samuel Sanches, Lerryan Douglas, and Stephen Asplund
Post-fight press conference
The post-fight press conference rounds out the event.
Steven Asplund KO's Anthony Guarascio in 16 seconds
Steven Asplund (6-1) of Minneapolis, MN knocks out Anthony Guarascio (4-1) of Largo, FL in 16 seconds with punches at heavyweight.
Lerryan Douglas KO's Cam Teague in first round
Lerryan Douglas (13-5) of Brazil scores a quick KO with punches against Cam Teague (9-2) of Mobile, AL. The featherweight bout was over in 36 seconds.
Freddy Vidal submits Felipe Franco in third round
Freddy Vidal (4-0) of New York defeats Felipe Franco (8-1) of Brazil via rear-naked choke. The 210-pound catchweight bout ended at 4:48 into the round.
Samuel Sanches KO's Chasen Blair in first round
Samuel Sanches (11-1) of Brazil knocks out Chasen Blair (7-4) of San Diego, CA, with punches to the head and body in the first round at lightweight. The official time was 2:01 of the round.
Carol Foro defeats Shanelle Dyer by decision
Kicking off the action, Carol Foro (9-1) of Brazil defeats Shanelle Dyer (6-1) of England by unanimous decision at flyweight. The judges scored it 30-27, 29-28, and 29-28.
DWCS Season 9, Week 4 highlights
In case you missed it, you can watch the highlight moments from last Tuesday’s event below.
DWCS 81: How to watch and start time
DWCS 81 airs live on ESPN+. The start time is 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT.