George Staines Secures UFC Contract with First-Round Finish at DWCS

George Staines officially earned a spot on the UFC roster following an impressive performance during Week 8 of Contender Series Season 10. The event, held Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas, featured a headline featherweight clash between Staines and Loai Abushaar. Staines, a former Cage Warriors standout and teammate of Paddy Pimblett, ended the contest in the opening round with a decisive knockout victory. The finish came via a vicious slam that rendered his opponent unable to continue, effectively punching his ticket to the promotion. Both fighters had initially focused on trading low kicks during the early exchanges before the sudden ending. With this win, Staines transitions to the UFC, marking the latest success for the training camp out of which he operates. The performance served as the highlight of the evening's card as the prospect looks toward his promotional debut.

Source: MMA Mania.