Dana White’s Contender Series Week 5 Preview: Matchups in Las Vegas

As the tenth season of Dana White’s Contender Series reaches its midpoint, the upcoming Week 5 event in Las Vegas promises to showcase several promising fighters. This week marks the first appearance of bantamweights in the series, with Isaac Moreno and Reginaldo Junior set to compete, both aiming to secure a spot on the UFC roster.

Moreno, who has an undefeated record, is coming off a notable first-round stoppage against UFC veteran Darian Weeks. Meanwhile, Junior, representing the Fighting Nerds team, is on a five-fight winning streak, including three first-round finishes. The event will also feature undefeated light heavyweights Quentin Pasley and Arlind Berisha, with both fighters looking to join the UFC after successful performances.

Additionally, middleweights Martin Kozak and Christian Echols will compete, with Kozak aiming to become the fifth Slovakian fighter to earn a UFC contract. Kwon WonIl returns for a second season, facing Brazilian Apollo Gomes, while the night opens with a flyweight bout between Colton Loud and Christian Natividad. Each fighter is eager to make their mark and potentially secure a UFC contract.