The Contender Series is back with another thrilling night of MMA action. Tonight at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+, week five will showcase four fighters who secured UFC contracts last week. The main event features Aaron Tau facing off against Elijah Smith, while the co-main event will see Tallison Teixeira take on Arthur Lopes. The featured bout includes Benjamin Bennett competing against Joey Hart, and Yura Naito squaring off against Ateba Gautier. Week six will commence with Dylan Mantello meeting Ahmad Suhail Hassanzada for the second time.
Quick Recap:
- Aaron Tau vs. Elijah Smith
- Tallison Teixeira vs. Arthur Lopes
- Benjamin Bennett vs. Joey Hart — Bennett wins via split decision
- Yura Naito vs. Ateba Gautier — Gautier wins by technical knockout in round two
- Dylan Mantello vs. Ahmad Suhail Hassanzada — Hassanzada wins by submission in round three
Highlights & Match Results:
- 135 lbs.: Aaron Tau vs. Elijah Smith
- 265 lbs.: Tallison Teixeira vs. Arthur Lopes
- 170 lbs.: Benjamin Bennett vs. Joey Hart
- Result: Bennett wins via split decision
- 185 lbs.: Yura Naito vs. Ateba Gautier
- Result: Gautier wins by technical knockout in round two
- 155 lbs.: Dylan Mantello vs. Ahmad Suhail Hassanzada
- Result: Hassanzada wins by submission in round three
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