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Four fighters earn UFC contracts at Contender Series Week 5

Quentin Pasley, Isaac Moreno, Martin Kozak and Christian Natividad secured contracts after winning their bouts.

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Dana White’s Contender Series Week 5 awarded UFC contracts to four fighters, according to CBS Sports: Quentin Pasley, Isaac Moreno, Martin Kozak and Christian Natividad.

Pasley earned his contract after stopping Arlind Berisha with two elbows from side control. The light heavyweight prospect entered the bout with two professional fights.

Moreno defeated Reginaldo Junior by unanimous decision. The 28-year-old welterweight had entered the contest after two knockout wins at regional promotion Fury FC.

Martin Kozak secured his contract with a second-round technical knockout of Christian Echols. The 6-foot-4 middleweight was among the evening’s stoppage winners.

Christian Natividad stopped Colton Loud by first-round technical knockout at flyweight. Natividad, known as “The Hawaiian Punch”, has nine professional fights.

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