It’s that point!
Contender Collection retains rolling on for 10 straight weeks of blended martial arts (MMA) motion. Week 5 goes down tonight at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+ from inside UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, in entrance of UFC CEO, Dana White, in addition to his cadre of matchmakers.
As has develop into customary for this system of late, all 4 fighters earned UFC contracts final week.
In the principle occasion this night, Dan Hooker’s protege, Aaron Tau (8-0), takes on Elijah Smith (6-1), the son of former UFC fighter, Gilbert Smith. The co-main occasion sees Heavyweights conflict as 6’8” Brazilian Tallison Teixeira (6-0) fights fellow Brazilian, Arthur Lopes (6-1). The “Featured” bout has Welterweight knockout artists as Benjamin Bennett (6-1) clashes with Joey Hart (6-1). Yura Naito (6-0), who has all first spherical finishes, fights Cameroon slugger Ateba Gautier (5-1). To kick off week six, two Light-weight hopefuls return to the present for a second time as Dylan Mantello (8-3) takes on Ahmad Suhail Hassanzada (11-3).
‘Contender Collection’ Fast Outcomes:
Aaron Tau vs. Elijah Smith — Smith def. Tau through unanimous choice
Tallison Teixeira vs. Arthur Lopes — Teixeira def. Lopes through knockout (punches) in spherical one
Benjamin Bennett vs. Joey Hart — Bennett def. Hart through cut up choice (29-28×2, 28-29)
Yura Naito vs. Ateba Gautier — Gautier def. Naito through technical knockout (ground-and-pound) in spherical two
Dylan Mantello vs. Ahmad Suhail Hassanzada — Hassanzada def. Suhail through submission (rear-naked choke) in spherical three
‘Contender Collection’ Highlights & Outcomes:
135 lbs.: Aaron Tau vs. Elijah Smith
Last outcome: Smith def. Tau through unanimous choice
265 lbs.: Tallison Teixeira vs. Arthur Lopes
Last outcome: Teixeira def. Lopes through knockout (punches) in spherical one
170 lbs.: Benjamin Bennett vs. Joey Hart
Last outcome: Bennett def. Hart through cut up choice (29-28×2, 28-29)
185 lbs.: Yura Naito vs. Ateba Gautier
Last outcome: Gautier def. Naito through technical knockout (ground-and-pound) in spherical two
155 lbs.: Dylan Mantello vs. Ahmad Suhail Hassanzada
Last outcome: Hassanzada def. Suhail through submission (rear-naked choke) in spherical three
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