DWCS Season 10, Episode 8 Preview: Abushaar vs. Staines Headlines

Dana White’s Contender Series (DWCS) returns to action tonight, September 29, 2026, for the eighth episode of its tenth season. The event, which streams on Paramount+ beginning at 7 p.m. ET, features a pivotal lightweight main event as Loai Abushaar faces unbeaten prospect George Staines. Abushaar, standing at 6'4", enters the cage with a professional record of 7-1, while Staines, a teammate of Paddy Pimblett, looks to maintain his perfect 10-0 record. The event is expected to feature a full card of bouts, including a co-main event heavyweight clash between Zaurbek and his opponent, as the promotion continues its search for new talent to add to the UFC roster. This episode is part of a ten-week series highlighting aspiring mixed martial artists aiming to secure a professional contract with the UFC. Fans and analysts will be watching closely as Staines attempts to translate his undefeated regional success to the promotion’s premier developmental platform.

Source: MMA Mania.