Dana White signs four fighters following week 5 of DWCS
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 4:29 AM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026
UFC president Dana White awarded four promotional contracts following the fifth week of Dana White's Contender Series. Headliner Quentin Pasley earned his spot by knocking out Arlind Berisha with ground elbows. Martin Kozak secured a contract after finishing Christian Echols with second-round punches. Christian Natividad also earned a deal by recording a 70-second technical knockout victory over Colton Loud. Additionally, Apollo Gomes won a unanimous decision over Kwon WonIl but did not receive a contract, highlighting White's focus on finish-oriented performances. Isaac Moreno also fell short of a contract despite defeating Reginaldo Junior by unanimous decision.
- •Quentin Pasley, Martin Kozak, Christian Natividad, and Apollo Gomes participated in week 5.
- •Four fighters earned UFC contracts through knockout performances.
- •Isaac Moreno and Apollo Gomes both won by decision but did not receive contracts.
- •White has issued 24 total contracts during the current DWCS season.
- 4:29 AMYahoo Sports — Dana White Hands Out 4 More UFC Contracts After DWCS Week 5
"UFC president Dana White handed out four more contracts following Week 5 of DWCS, which featured plenty of exciting finishes. Check out all of the fighters that White signed to the UFC below. Dana White Hands Out 4 More Contracts In the headliner, Quentin Pasley knocked out Arlind Berisha to earn a UFC contract. Pasley […] The post Dana White Hands Out 4 More UFC Contracts After DWCS Week 5 appeared first on HEAVY.
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