At Dana White's Contender Series, Week 5 featured a compelling middleweight fight between Dylan Budka and Chad Hanekom. The event took place at UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, on September 05, 2023. Here's a breakdown of the fight dynamics and key moments.
Fight Dynamics
The fight between Budka and Hanekom was largely contested in tight quarters, with both fighters trying to gain an advantage in the clinch and along the fence. There wasn’t a great deal of effective striking from range.
Rounds 1 & 2
Budka was slightly more effective in short bursts in each of the first two rounds. He put Hanekom on his back in each frame and looked for submission opportunities that never really materialized.
Dylan Budka UFC Fight Pass Highlights
Other Fights from Week 5
Besides the Hanekom vs. Budka fight, other notable bouts took place during Week 5 of Dana White's Contender Series.
- Dione Barbosa vs. Rainn Guerrero: Barbosa secured a first-round submission win, extending her record to 6-2 overall and her winning streak to three.
- Jean Silva vs. Kevin Vallejos: Silva dominated the fight, especially in the later rounds, leading to a unanimous decision victory.
- Serhiy Sidey vs. Ramon Taveras: Sidey won by knockout after landing a clinical one-two combination.
- Rendson Ribeiro vs. Bruno Lopes: Both fighters swung big shots from the outset, but neither managed to land anything major.
Contract Winners
Historically, Week 5 has produced the second fewest graduates over the first six seasons, with just 18 fighters earning contracts thus far.
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Week 5 Contract Winners:
Here is a summary of the fighters who earned contracts in Week 5:
| Fighter | Weight Class | Method of Victory |
|---|---|---|
| Dione Barbosa | Flyweight | Submission |
| Jean Silva | Featherweight | Decision |
| Serhiy Sidey | Bantamweight | KO |
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