This week on the Contender Series, the UFC Apex will shake as talented heavyweight prospects Anthony Guarascio and Steven Asplund throw down in a sure-fire DWCS 81 main event slugfest. In the co-main bout, featherweight bruiser Cameron Teague locks horns with current LFA title-holder LerryAn Douglas.
DWCS 81 Main Event
Impressing in his latest outing to the cage back in April, Guarascio captured the CFFC 265-lb title with a dominant first round knockout over Contender Series alum Bailey Schoenfelder. Although only 3-0 as a professional, “The Daywalker” has displayed a great deal of promise as an up-and-coming mixed martial artist ahead of DWCS 81’s main event.
Cutting his teeth on the stacked Midwest regional circuit, Asplund has become a staple attraction of all LFA events taking place in Minnesota. Currently in the midst of a two-fight winning streak ahead of DWCS 81, “Concrete” aims to cement his place as a fresh new threat in the UFC’s hardest-hitting division with a statement win over his undefeated adversary.
DWCS 81 Co-Main Event
Almost a year removed from his first endeavor on the show, where he lost to the surging Kevin Vallejos, Teague has kept quite an active schedule, taking three fights since the loss, getting his hand raised in all of them. Now a much more seasoned veteran the second time around going into DWCS 81, “Chaos” brings with him a renewed sense of determination to finally secure his UFC contract.
The proud owner of a four-bout win streak, Douglas put a stamp on his legacy in the LFA after a quartet of fantastic knockouts, culminating in his capturing of the company’s featherweight strap. In recent weeks, Brazil has seen a handful of elite athletes bop their way into the UFC, and “Gunslinger” is primed to continue that trend with a stalwart performance in Las Vegas.
Here’s how to watch DWCS 81
Online Streaming: You can catch the entire card on ESPN+, but you will need to subscribe in order to do so. Right now, the company is offering a monthly or yearly subscription of $11.99 and $119.99 respectively. For those who want to get more bang out of their buck, there is also the monthly Disney Bundle Deal, which offers ESPN+, Hulu, and Disney+ for $16.99 with included commercials, or $26.99 for no commercials at all.
Start Time and Date: The Main Card will begin at 8pm ET on September 9th.
Bout Order for DWCS 81
Main Card:
Steven Asplund vs. Anthony Guarascio (Heavyweight Main Event)
LerryAn Douglas vs. Cameron Teague (Featherweight Co-Main Event)
Freddy Vidal vs. Felipe Franco (Light Heavyweight)
Chasen Blair vs. Samuel Sanches (Lightweight)
Shanelle Dyer vs. Caroline Foro (Strawweight)
