Dana White's Contender Series: Season 5, Week 1
Dana White's Contender Series: Season 5, Week 1 took place on August 31, 2021 in Las Vegas, USA, headlined by Matheus Scheffel vs Azamat Murzakanov. See full results, round-by-round breakdowns, fight statistics, win probabilities, where to watch, venue details, and the 4-fight card below.
Fight Results
4 of 4 fights completed — 2 KO/TKO · 1 Decision (Unanimous) · 1 Decision (Split)
| Bout | Winner | Method | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matheus Scheffel vs Azamat Murzakanov | Azamat Murzakanov | KO/TKO | R1 (3:00) |
| Joanderson Brito vs Diego Lopes | Joanderson Brito | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (0:12) |
| Victor Altamirano vs Carlos Candelario | Victor Altamirano | Decision (Split) | R3 (5:00) |
| Leonardo Damiani vs AJ Fletcher | AJ Fletcher | KO/TKO | R1 (2:24) |
Full Fight Card
Main Event · 3-round bout · 2:35 AM UTC
Matheus Scheffel vs Azamat Murzakanov
Light Heavyweight
Matheus Scheffel
17% · 5.88
VS
Azamat Murzakanov
83% · 1.20
Winner: Azamat Murzakanov · KO/TKO · Round 1 (3:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Matheus Scheffel: 0:00 · Azamat Murzakanov: 0:00
3-round bout · 1:55 AM UTC
Joanderson Brito vs Diego Lopes
Featherweight
Joanderson Brito
49.9% · 2.00
VS
Diego Lopes
50.1% · 2.00
Winner: Joanderson Brito · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (0:12)
Fight Statistics
Control — Joanderson Brito: 0:00 · Diego Lopes: 0:00
3-round bout · 1:25 AM UTC
Victor Altamirano vs Carlos Candelario
Flyweight
Victor Altamirano
62.8% · 1.59
VS
Carlos Candelario
37.2% · 2.69
Winner: Victor Altamirano · Decision (Split) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Victor Altamirano: 0:00 · Carlos Candelario: 0:00
3-round bout · 1:00 AM UTC
Leonardo Damiani vs AJ Fletcher
Welterweight
Leonardo Damiani
38.8% · 2.58
VS
AJ Fletcher
61.2% · 1.63
Winner: AJ Fletcher · KO/TKO · Round 1 (2:24)
Fight Statistics
Control — Leonardo Damiani: 0:00 · AJ Fletcher: 0:00
Win Probabilities & Odds
Pre-fight win probabilities (implied decimal odds in parentheses)
| Bout | Fighter 1 | Fighter 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Matheus Scheffel vs Azamat Murzakanov | 17% (5.88) | 83% (1.20) |
| Joanderson Brito vs Diego Lopes | 49.9% (2.00) | 50.1% (2.00) |
| Victor Altamirano vs Carlos Candelario | 62.8% (1.59) | 37.2% (2.69) |
| Leonardo Damiani vs AJ Fletcher | 38.8% (2.58) | 61.2% (1.63) |
Where to Watch
Looking for live or catch-up coverage of Dana White's Contender Series: Season 5, Week 1 2021? Use the country breakdown below for TV and streaming options.
United Kingdom
Check early prelims separately from prelims and the main card on the official event listing. Republic of Ireland access differs.
United States
Venue & Location
Event venue, local timezone, and map details for fight night.
UFC Apex
- Location
- Las Vegas, NV, USA
- Capacity
- 30,000
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles