Dana White's Contender Series 2026 Week 5 results: Quentin Pasley lands brutal KO to earn UFC contract — SkimNews
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- Quentin Pasley earned a UFC contract with a first-round TKO of Arlind Berisha via two flush elbows to the head, despite entering the bout with just two pro fights on his resume as a light heavyweight prospect from Connecticut
- Isaac Moreno, a 28-year-old welterweight entering off back-to-back TKOs at Fury FC, earned a UFC contract via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) over Reginaldo Junior
- Martin Kozak (6-foot-4 middleweight) earned a UFC contract with a second-round TKO of Christian Echolls after battering him across the Octagon
- Christian Natividad ("The Hawaiian Punch") earned a UFC contract at flyweight with a first-round TKO of Colton Loud via immediate pressure and overwhelming offense
- Apollo Gomes defeated Kwon Won by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) but was the only winner not awarded a contract
- Three of the five Week 5 fights ended in finishes while the other two went to the final bell, with Dana White calling four contracts a difficult decision on Tuesday's card airing on Paramount+
Why it matters: Four contracts from a single five-fight card is a heavy yield for the UFC's developmental pipeline, with three finishes underscoring how decisively White rewarded stoppages over decisions. Apollo Gomes' unanimous decision win going unrewarded despite the victory reinforces that going the distance on DWCS remains a tough sell even when you win.
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